2021 Georgia Trustees
One of the reasons Georgia is a great place to do business is the caliber of its business leaders. Not only are they successful in their careers, they tend to be focused on improving the quality of life for individuals…
Mary Ann DeMuth
100 Most Influential Georgians
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy,” said Martin Luther King Jr. His words are as applicable today as they…
Georgia Rises as a Manufacturing Magnet
Manufacturing is hitting its stride in Georgia. Nearly every week announcements surface about new or expanding facilities, many of them big, recognizable names. In aerospace, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and Pratt & Whitney top a roster of about…
Georgia Ports’ 75 Years of Success
When the state legislature created the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) in 1945, it would have been difficult to predict the ports’ phenomenal success all these years later. But legislators laid the groundwork for growth, and GPA’s original goal of operating…
Sustainable Georgia Roundup
Cleaner Water: The expansion of Roswell’s Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility has begun. The $300-million project aims to increase wastewater treatment capacity from 24 million to 32 million gallons per day to accommodate the area’s expected growth and development. The…
Trendsetters: Edible Environments
Decatur’s Cory Mosser has had a varied career, but food has always been his focus. After stints as farm manager, local retail grocer and chef, among others, he was inspired six years ago to create Natural Born Tillers, a small…
Tempting Travelers to Take Flight
For Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the impact of the coronavirus pandemic resembles the steep decline of a roller coaster. The world’s busiest and North America’s most efficient airport at the end of last year became nearly deserted a few…
Sustainable Georgia Roundup
Coal Ash Bill Passed. Coal ash, the waste left over from coal-fired electric power plants, has been shown to contain heavy metals that can cause cancer, nervous system damage and a host of diseases if it leaks into rivers or…
Trendsetters: Angling Adventure
Two hours north of Atlanta, a serene haven and a successful fly-fishing business await anglers hoping to land wild trout in the 3- to 12-pound range. Blackhawk Fly Fishing offers a private angling experience along about two miles of the…
Telemedicine Tipping Point
The coronavirus has upended our world and caused a sudden pivot in many traditional practices, including the practice of medicine. In response to the surge in appointment cancellations due to patients’ fears of contracting the virus, physicians and other healthcare…
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