Tommy Nobis Center
Atlanta Falcons defensive star Tommy Nobis was the first player ever drafted by the football franchise in late 1965 and was later known as “Mr. Falcon.” When he was not on the gridiron, Nobis volunteered his time with the Georgia…
Georgia Trend - January 2026
Economic Development Around the State
Suwanee Manufacturing: Socomec is investing close to $10 million in an electrical component and systems facility in Gwinnett County. The company, which specializes in power switching, monitoring, conversion and energy storage, will create 300 new jobs. Atlanta Expansion: Salesforce Inc. is…
Data Center Dominance
Georgia has always been proud of its superlatives, and now it has a new one squarely focused on the future:…
2026 100 Most Influential Georgians
This year’s Georgian of the Year, Grady Health System President and CEO John Haupert, got to where he is today not only because of his years of experience and hard work, but also because of his can-do mindset. That attribute…
2026 Hall of Fame Inductees: Shan Cooper & Dan Amos
Shan Cooper People Always Shan Cooper doesn’t use the word “retired.” Instead, she calls it “a life of maximum flexibility,” allowing her to remain actively involved with her granddaughters, serve on corporate and nonprofit boards, act as a senior advisor…
Georgian of the Year: John Haupert
John Haupert has one of the easiest commutes in Atlanta. While almost everyone else idles in the city’s perpetual conga line of traffic, Haupert is rocking and rolling for 10…
