Georgia Trend - January 2006

A Voice in the Wilderness

Now is the time to put more dollars back into the educational system. The governor will probably use recent revenues to build back reserves. The legislature doesn't have education on its radar.

2006 Most Influential Georgians Hall of Fame

In professional sports, an athlete earns induction into his or her sport's Hall of Fame only after having been retired for several years. It doesn't work quite that way for Georgia Trend's Most Influential Georgians Hall of Fame, which is reserved for those individuals whose credentials rate permanent status on any list of prominent Georgians.

Georgia Lobbyists: Here's The Buzz

Some say lobbying is influence peddling, pure and simple. Lobbyists themselves say they provide helpful information to legislators. No matter how you view the process, the real beneficiaries are the state's business interests.

The 100 Most Influential Georgians [S-Z]

For the eighth year, we offer our annual listing of the state's most powerful citizens - the 100 Most Influential Georgians, a roster of individuals who wield influence in business, government, politics, public policy, education, the judiciary and other areas that impact every aspect of every Georgian's daily life.

The 100 Most Influential Georgians [M-R]

For the eighth year, we offer our annual listing of the state's most powerful citizens - the 100 Most Influential Georgians, a roster of individuals who wield influence in business, government, politics, public policy, education, the judiciary and other areas that impact every aspect of every Georgian's daily life.

The 100 Most Influential Georgians [G-L]

For the eighth year, we offer our annual listing of the state's most powerful citizens - the 100 Most Influential Georgians, a roster of individuals who wield influence in business, government, politics, public policy, education, the judiciary and other areas that impact every aspect of every Georgian's daily life.

The 100 Most Influential Georgians [A-F]

For the eighth year, we offer our annual listing of the state's most powerful citizens - the 100 Most Influential Georgians, a roster of individuals who wield influence in business, government, politics, public policy, education, the judiciary and other areas that impact every aspect of every Georgian's daily life.