COVER STORY

The Georgia-China Connection
By Susan Percy
A new air route and a new trade office highlight the multibillion-dollar ties that bind the state to the world’s largest marketplace.

ABOUT THE COVER: John Glenn of J. Glenn Photography took the cover photo of the lanterns at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.

FEATURES

The Doctor Dilemma
By Jerry Grillo
Georgia’s medical schools are in a new era of expansion, trying to keep up with the demands of a rapidly-growing state already lagging behind in the number of physicians available to treat its citizens.

Celebrating Revitalization
By Ben Young and Ed Lightsey
This year’s Heart and Soul of Georgia bus tour showcased nine Metro Atlanta communities that are rehabbing, refurbishing and rethinking their downtowns.

Easing The Pain
By Mary Anne Dunkin
Pain centers throughout the state treat patients with back problems, arthritis, migraines or cancer using a combination of medications, physical therapy, interventions and education.

Classic City Classic
By Krista Reese
Allen’s, an Athens fixture for nearly 50 years, is back. The legendary bar and grill that hosted generations of students and locals has a new location, new owners and a new business plan.

OUR STATE

Thomasville/Thomas County: History Repeating
Thomasville enjoys a 21st-century boom
Plus, Thomasville/Thomas County At-A-Glance
By Ed Lightsey

Buckhead: Experience In Growth
Luxury appeal, strong leadership yield prosperity
Plus, Buckhead At-A-Glance
By Matt Hennie

Harris County: The Spillover Effect
Nearby growth supercharges small towns
Plus, Harris County At-A-Glance
By Karen Kennedy

Liberty County: A Healthy Mix
Military and industrial expansion
Plus, Liberty County At-A-Glance
By Randy Southerland

DEPARTMENTS

Organizations: Honor Flight Fayette
By Shannon Wilder

The GreenRoom
By Ben Young

Political RoundUp
By Tom Crawford

Neely Young: Breaking Away
This year’s LINK trip participants found out that Denver has much to teach Atlanta and Georgia about transportation, hospitals and water resource management.

Business Casual: In Search Of Harmony
By Susan Percy
For the China-bound, two-handed business card exchanges sounded easy enough, but multiple-toasting prospects caused some concern.

Profile: Interpreting The Landscape
By Patty Rasmussen
Naturalist Stacia Hendricks shares her love of the Georgia coast and its flora and fauna

Legends: Passing Sensation
By Gene Asher
Zeke Bratkowski logged 4,854 total offensive yards in three years at UGA

Art Of The Meal: Pedal To The Mettle
By Krista Reese
The family-run Blue Bicycle in Dawsonville serves up an interesting combination of French favorites and Southern standbys and works hard to make guests feel at home.

Politics: The Real Fun Begins
By Tom Crawford
A look at the highlights of Bob Barr’s career illustrates his potential for injecting wackiness into the dullest of races. He’s always been a walking political time bomb, ready to explode with something quotable.