By definition, a university seeks to expose inquisitive, enthusiastic students to ideas and experiences that lead them to discover how they can contribute to society and build communities. Mercer University, a private university founded in Macon in 1833 with…
The second edition of Georgia Gold – our focus on Georgia companies that are at least 50 years old – takes us from the mountains to the coast and points in between, to businesses dealing in stuff you walk…
As a declaration of independence from oil barons far away, alternative energy represents a span of solutions to replace fossil fuels with renewable resources. It has become increasingly clear that the potential to capitalize on the shift is huge,…
From his days as a missionary in Brazil to his time as an Atlanta minister, the late Wayne Smith held the notion that peace and harmony in the world could be achieved through the creation of one-at-a-time friendships. After…
Roman Coley Davis never realized how quickly fishing could get old until it was all he had to do. So he concocted another game plan. Davis had been medically retired from the Army, with a traumatic brain injury and…
Dr. Jennifer Frum Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, University of Georgia West Virginia native Dr. Jennifer Frum was bitten by the international bug after traveling and living, briefly, in Europe as a teenager. Later, with degrees in…
"We will deepen the port. Make no mistake,” says Chris Clark, president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and one of the most aggressive supporters of the Regional Transportation Referendum (RTR), also known as the T-SPLOST. The…
Georgia’s credit unions managed to glide easily through what became difficult times for other financial institutions. Continuous expansions, membership growth and rising assets stand as testaments to conservative lending practices and a family atmosphere among the state’s credit unions.…
“I was the typical capitalist – you know, Earth is mine for the taking.” – Ray Anderson The notions of corporate environmental sustainability and social responsibility are as old as the concept of business itself. Matter of fact, it was…
One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to programs offering a master’s degree in business administration. Schools have long been tailoring their courses to fit the particular needs of their students and the state’s business community. But the sustained…
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