Net Gains
Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins is a still a champion
Georgia Trend - March 2007
Lake Effect
Mercer Reynolds relishes his role of developer and caretaker of his family’s land.
County Excellence Awards
Meet the winners of the 2007 County Excellence Awards sponsored by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia and Georgia Trend. This year’s top county awards go to Johnson, Randolph, Crisp, Dawson, Troup, Chatham and Carroll; Wilkinson, Baldwin, Johnson, Laurens and Washington share an award for a joint project.
The Gift That Keeps On Giving
A $100 million-plus gift to Emory University in 1979 started the school on a dramatic upward path. Now another gift will continue the transformation, leaders say, and bring the university national recognition.
Last Aid
Nearly all of us will encounter severe illness at the end of our lives. As the population ages and costs escalate, health-care providers and patients will have to look at end-of-life care in new ways. And it starts with the conversation nobody wants to have.
Driving The Brain Train
The idea of a commuter rail line from Atlanta to Athens is hardly new, but Gwinnett developer Emory Morsberger thinks the time is right. The project will require lots of money, lots of political clout and some new attitudes.
Construction Choreography: Making The Pieces Fit
More and more nonprofits are turning to program managers to oversee construction budgets, handle zoning issues, keep building projects on schedule and generally serve as owner’s advocate.
Bullish On Columbus
Columbus is poised for substantial growth, thanks to Fort Benning, Aflac and the coming Kia plant. The big push won’t begin until 2008.
