Q&A with Burt Jones | Up for the Challenge
Burt Jones took office in January as Georgia’s 13th lieutenant governor and hit the ground running, presiding over the state Senate during the often-contentious 2023…
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Honoring Women
Since 1987, March has been designated Women’s History Month. But as recently as the 1970s, women’s history was relatively unknown among the general public and it wasn’t taught in K-12 classes. The movement to change all that began in 1978…
Agents of Change
What does it mean to be a leader? For some, it’s helping others find their strengths and empowering them to advance in their own careers. For others, it’s growing a consensus and making sure everyone’s opinions matter. For these four…
2023 Legislative Guide: Focus on Funding
This year’s legislative session convened Jan. 9 and will likely adjourn the end of March. This should be a laid-back session following last year’s elections, but it is also an opportunity for new lawmakers on both sides of the aisle…
Georgia Trustees: Donna Hyland and Dan Amos
Non Sibi Sed Aliis. The translation from Latin means “not for self, but for others.” It’s the motto of the first Georgia Trustees who were charged in 1732 by England’s King George II with establishing the new colony of Georgia.…
2023 Georgian of the Year: Successfully Selling the State
It was 2010 and Gov. Sonny Perdue’s last legislative session had ended. And Pat Wilson was tired. He’d served as director of government affairs, promoting the legislative agenda of the first Republican elected governor in Georgia since Reconstruction, for the…
2023 Hall of Fame: Calvin Smyre – Lawmaker and Statesman
It is hard to imagine the Georgia House of Representatives without its dean: Calvin Smyre, the Columbus Democrat who served for 48 years and was the longest-tenured member of the legislature when he retired last year. An early mentor told…
2023 100 Most Influential Georgians: A Most Inspiring Group
This year’s Georgian of the Year Pat Wilson may be the state’s top salesperson, working to attract companies that will invest millions and create hundreds of new jobs. However, he is hardly alone in promoting Georgia’s advantages. Every day, thousands…
A Drive to Thrive
For Verónica Maldonado-Torres, the goal in business and in life is to thrive. It’s part of a trademarked mindset and approach – “Driven to Thrive” – she made the centerpiece of her consulting company, VMT Consulting, and now of her…
Georgia Trend 2022 40 Under 40
For the 26th year, Georgia Trend is celebrating 40 of the state’s brightest stars under the age of 40. As always, the individuals recognized here awe and inspire us. These outstanding young leaders make their homes throughout Georgia and represent…
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