Murky Issue?
This is the conclusion I’ve reached after years of studying the issue, and I hope it’s not too late for me to weigh in. I more or less had decided that the Georgia Environmental Protection Division would likely rule against…
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Tackling the "Summer Slide"
By now we’re entering a part of the summer where laziness has perhaps taken hold. It’s perfectly understandable and hearkens back to a time when businesses would shut down half the week in many Georgia communities. For parents, it can…
From the Publisher: Georgia Music on My Mind
Georgia has such a rich musical heritage – from Johnny Mercer to CeeLo Green, there is no denying the wellspring of talent that has originated here or its societal influence. Consider titans like Otis Redding, James Brown and Ray Charles,…
From the Publisher: Let’s End Wishful Recycling
It was great to read this month’s “Catching Up” with Novelis CEO Steve Fisher (page 90). As far as the processing end of recycling goes, business is booming. In addition to Novelis, many other recycling companies are based in or…
From the Publisher: Unrivaled Inspiration
I was sad to hear that former President Jimmy Carter was entering hospice. But these days the sadness of concern for someone’s health is lessened by the many reappraisals and reappreciations that come with the news of impending loss. It…
From the Publisher: Transforming Trails and Transit
It’s exciting to read about the transformative projects taking place throughout Georgia in this month’s issue. The BeltLine section on page 90 was particularly interesting because of the impact it’s had on Atlanta and the potential to replicate it in…
From the Publisher: Diversity is Fundamental
Soon it will be spring, and I can’t wait. One of my favorite pastimes is to have my coffee outside in the morning and watch the creatures descend upon our habitat. First the cardinals and finches start fluttering around the…
From the Publisher: New Industrial Revolution
The first issue of the new year contains a feature on the energy sector and how Georgia utility companies are faring with the federal government’s transformative investment in advancing clean energy. It’s already a big year for clean energy in…
From the Publisher: Education Wishlist
I wrote last month about homelessness and housing, and how reducing millage rates and property taxes could negatively affect funding for government services. Getting into the impact on how the funding of our public schools would also be adversely affected…
From the Publisher: The Homelessness Puzzle
I know how fortunate I am, with a loving family, a terrific job and a great home. I also know not everyone has what I have. Our inaugural Georgia 500 issue, which debuts this month, contains an excellent section on…
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