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Some say lobbying is influence peddling, pure and simple. Lobbyists themselves say they provide helpful information to legislators. No matter how you view the process, the real beneficiaries are the state's business interests.

For the eighth year, we offer our annual listing of the state's most powerful citizens - the 100 Most Influential Georgians, a roster of individuals who wield influence in business, government, politics, public policy, education, the judiciary and other areas that impact every aspect of every Georgian's daily life.

For the eighth year, we offer our annual listing of the state's most powerful citizens - the 100 Most Influential Georgians, a roster of individuals who wield influence in business, government, politics, public policy, education, the judiciary and other areas that impact every aspect of every Georgian's daily life.

For the eighth year, we offer our annual listing of the state's most powerful citizens - the 100 Most Influential Georgians, a roster of individuals who wield influence in business, government, politics, public policy, education, the judiciary and other areas that impact every aspect of every Georgian's daily life.

For the eighth year, we offer our annual listing of the state's most powerful citizens - the 100 Most Influential Georgians, a roster of individuals who wield influence in business, government, politics, public policy, education, the judiciary and other areas that impact every aspect of every Georgian's daily life.

For the eighth year, we offer our annual listing of the state's most powerful citizens - the 100 Most Influential Georgians, a roster of individuals who wield influence in business, government, politics, public policy, education, the judiciary and other areas that impact every aspect of every Georgian's daily life.

Waffle House's Joe Rogers, Jr. explains how the Norcross-based 24-hour restaurant chain's hurricane response effort worked - and why.

To those dedicated to education, the arts and community building, Ann Cramer is the face of IBM.