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Georgia Trend 40 Under 40 2006

This year is quite a milestone in 40 Under 40 history. First, 2006 marks the 10th year in which Georgia Trend has sought to identify those individuals who will lead our state's commercial, cultural, academic and governmental institutions into the future.

Swimming Upstream

PSC Chair Angela Speir, a self-described "Southern Christian lady," doesn't shy away from conflict. She's voted against all the rate increases that have come before her, and she's an outspoken critic of the behind-the-scenes political negotiations that are the commission's hallmark.

Ready or Not?

Georgia businesses are grappling with the "what-ifs" of a flu pandemic, worrying about how to keep their employees safe and their companies viable. Health officials say the question isn't whether we'll be hit, but when.

Testing, Testing

Private schools take justifiable pride in their students' SAT scores — it's something they work at. Most say it's not just a matter of successful test-taking strategies, but the whole academic experience that makes the difference.

Corporate Training

As businesses work to comply with government regulations, increase productivity and retain good employees, corporate trainers are teaching banking procedures, media tactics, management skills - and a lot more.

General Rodeheaver: A True Leader

As commander of the Georgia Army National Guard's 48th Brigade Combat Team, Brigadier General Stewart Rodeheaver put the community building tactics he honed in economic development with Georgia Power to work for the people of Iraq