Georgia Trend - September 2007

Gene Asher
Art of the Meal

Capital View

Krista Reese,

How much you like Capital Grille might depend on what you’re looking for. But its entrees, including the Delmonico steak, are outstanding.

Political Notes

Life Without Grady

Tom Crawford,

If political leaders in Fulton and DeKalb won’t make the governance changes that Grady Memorial Hospital needs, then the General Assembly should put it under control of a state authority.

Opinions

Georgia’s Winning Wines

Krista Reese,

The state’s burgeoning wine industry is producing a surprising array of reds, whites, pinks and dessert wines, as reflected in the results of Georgia Trend’s inaugural tasting of Georgia wines.

Economic Development Features, Features

Lights, Camera, Kudzu

Jerry Grillo,

It’s been more than 30 years since Deliverance jump-started Georgia’s film industry, and now movies, TV, commercials and videos have a $450-million impact on the state’s economy. But the competition is fierce, especially from other Southern states ready for their close-ups.

Business Industry, Features

Healing Hearts

Jerry Grillo,

Angioplasty, once performed only at hospitals with onsite cardiac surgery capabilities, is now available at 10 smaller community institutions in Georgia, thanks to a ground-breaking study.

Business Industry, Features

How Sweet The Sound

Jerry Grillo,

Hometown music festivals around the state draw legions of fans who come with lawn chairs to sit in and cash to spend. The celebrations combine culture, commerce and civic pride. There’s often a charitable cause and always a good time.

Features, People

Big Banking Presence

Susan Percy,

Wachovia’s Bill Liginfelter says his bank’s size and structure is a plus, when it comes to customer service and community involvement. As chairman-elect of the Metro Atlanta chamber, he’ll be tackling some tough transportation problems.

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