COVER STORY
40 Under 40: The Best & Brightest
Edited By Shannon Wilder
For the 11th year, we spotlight 40 high-achieving Georgians under the age of 40. They come from business, government, media, nonprofits, education and the arts.
ABOUT THE COVER: Photographers at Haigwood Studios in Roswell took the cover shot and inside photos of a representative quartet of our 2007 40 Under 40 honorees. They are, from left, Brian Brodrick, Jovita Moore, William A. Taylor, Jr. and Laura Mathis.
FEATURES
Transportation Gridlock: Can Atlanta's Traffic Be Fixed?
By Jerry Grillo
Congestion on metro area roads and interstates is harming our health, our environment and our economy. It costs the region $2 billion every year and is taking a toll on our ability to attract new industry. Solving the problem will take time, leadership, political willpower, courage – and a lot of money.
Educating With Faith
By Patty Ghezze
Private schools with religious missions are thriving in Georgia. There are Catholic schools, Jewish schools, Muslim schools and a host of Christian schools. Some teach doctrine, some emphasize values. Some teach evolution, some teach creation theory and some teach both.
Glenn Richardson: Taking Aim At Property Taxes
By Susan Percy
Georgia’s speaker is pushing hard for taxes on goods and services that would replace property taxes – and drastically alter the way local governments operate. He says citizens and property owners like the idea, but local officials are less enthusiastic.
Healthcare Heroes
By Ed Lightsey
Meet five Georgians who make a big difference in the lives of the people they encounter in the course of their workdays. For some, the work is quiet and routine. For others, it’s a matter of life or death.
Rethinking Retail: Walk This Way
By Katheryn Hayes Tucker
Shopping is increasingly pedestrian-oriented as enclosed malls are being eclipsed by mixed-use communities and open-air lifestyle centers, with more greenspace and less pavement.
Prepaing For Takeoff
By Ed Lightsey
Gulfstream’s expansion in Savannah will mean more than 1,000 well-paying jobs for the community. Local and state leaders are making sure there are well-trained workers available to fill them.
OUR STATE
Gainesville/Hall County: Staying Ahead Of The Curve
Vision 2030 Helps Leaders Plan For Growth
Plus,
Gainesville/Hall County At-A-Glance
By Karen Kennedy
Clayton County: Chang In The Air
Airport Sparks Growth And Redevelopment
Plus,
Clayton County At-A-Glance
By Randy Southerland
Athens/Clarke County: A Seismic Shift
Changing The Face Of Georgia’s Classic City
Plus,
Athens/Clarke County At-A-Glance
By Ben Young
DEPARTMENTS
Organizations: Tommy Nobis Center
By Shannon Wilder
The GreenRoom
By Ben Young
Political RoundUp
By Tom Crawford
Neely Young: Examining The Great Plan
One critic calls Glenn Richardson’s tax proposal the “antithesis” of basic Republican concepts and says it might just as well have come from Ted Kennedy.
Business Casual: Food For The Soul
By Susan Percy
Nourishing bodies, souls and psyches with banana pudding, pot roast, action figures and kindness.
Trend Radar
By Ed Lightsey
State Of The Economy: The Office Market Outlook
By Jeffrey Humphreys
Investors have been keen to purchase Atlanta’s higher quality office buildings, but their overall appetite for these properties may be sated.
Profile: Making Ideas Reality
By Patty Rasmussen
From real estate to fund raising to governing Grady, Tom Bell finds his niche in Atlanta
Legends: My Biggest Sports Thrills
By Gene Asher
A lifelong sports fan recalls great moments from hometown heroes and sports icons alike
Art Of The Meal: Seasonal In Savannah
By Krista Reese
At Local 11 Ten, it’s a matter of thinking globally and eating locally – using fresh seasonal ingredients in innovative dishes.
Politics: In All Fairness
By Tom Crawford
Our esteemed lawmakers have always had a tendency to give tax breaks and exemptions to people who don’t really need them; but it’s gotten out of control in recent years.
