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2007 Most Influential Georgians: Profiles A-L

Georgia Trend Staff,

There is an old Korean proverb that takes a stab at power, influence and the distinction between the two: “Power lasts 10 years; influence not more than a hundred.” Our ninth edition of the 100 Most Influential Georgians puts the spotlight on individuals whose influence has been tested over time, as well as some who have only recently ascended to positions of great power.

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2007 Most Influential Georgians: Profiles M-Z

Georgia Trend Staff,

There is an old Korean proverb that takes a stab at power, influence and the distinction between the two: “Power lasts 10 years; influence not more than a hundred.” Our ninth edition of the 100 Most Influential Georgians puts the spotlight on individuals whose influence has been tested over time, as well as some who have only recently ascended to positions of great power.
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Johnny Isakson: Common Ground

Susan Percy,

Longtime Republican Johnny Isakson was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2003, after three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, 17 years in the Georgia General Assembly and three years as chairman of the state board of education. His reputation is that of a consensus builder, skilled at working with colleagues from both parties.

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2007 Hall of Fame

Georgia Trend Staff,

2007 Inductees to Georgia Trend's Most Influential Georgians Hall of Fame are retired Georgia-Pacific chairman and CEO Pete Correll, philanthropist and Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus, and newspaper publisher Billy Morris.

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Saxby Chambliss: Capital Influence

Susan Percy,

Saxby Chambliss, Georgia's senior senator, is one of the most visible lawmakers in Washington. Although he became in Washington. Although he became chair of the Senate's agriculture committee early in his first term, he says following in the footsteps of Richard Russell and Sam Nunn is humbling.