Honors
2018 Hall of Fame
T. Rogers Wade Chair of the Governor’s Defense Initiative Chair of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation He says he’s retired several times, but T. Rogers Wade’s behind-the-scenes influence on Georgia politics and public policy just won’t quit. That influence spans…
100 Most Influential Georgians of 2017: Wielding Power
The 2017 roster of the state’s top leaders and people making an impact on the lives and livelihoods of all Georgians.
2017 Hall of Fame: Lasting Influence
Hank Huckaby and Alicia Philipp join Georgia Trend’s Most Influential Hall of Fame.
2017 Georgian of the Year: Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black
An emphasis on economic development and an expanded Georgia Grown program are strengthening the state’s $74-billion agribusiness industry thanks to Gary Black.
Hall of Fame: Lasting Influences
Arthur Blank Co-founder, The Home Depot Owner, Atlanta Falcons Atlanta When Arthur Blank founded The Home Depot with Bernie Marcus in 1978, no one knew how significantly their home-improvement superstore would change not only their own lives, but the lives…
100 Most Influential Georgians
Here in Georgia, we have a lot to be proud of: a strong economy, top-rated universities, nationally recognized restaurants – the list goes on. And while it can be easy to take all this for granted, it’s because of many…
100 Most Influential Georgians
Georgia Trend’s 2015 list of 100 Most Influential Georgians includes, as always, some new names and some old ones, as leadership changes and recent achievements combine with resignations, retirements, course corrections and shifts in power to shake the list up.…
Georgian Of The Year: Higher Education, Higher Stakes
University System Chancellor Hank Huckaby has brought a new stability to Georgia’s public colleges
Hall Of Fame: Lasting Influence
Ray Anderson Chairman Interface, Inc. Atlanta Age: 76 Ray Anderson has been counting down to zero for 16 years, and he won’t be happy until his company hits rock bottom. “We’ve made a lot of progress toward our goal of…
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