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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…
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…
Data Center Dominance
Georgia has always been proud of its superlatives, and now it has a new one squarely focused on the future:…
Upfront
New Life for Historic Schoolhouse
History buffs have another place to add to their bucket list, after Georgia…
Ups, Downs and In-betweens
Fraud Alleged: State Rep. Sharon Henderson (D-Covington) has been indicted by a grand jury on two counts of theft of government funds and 10 counts of making false statements. Federal prosecutors allege she collected $17,811 in unemployment benefits from a…
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…
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…
Opinion
Tackling Healthcare Deserts
As we honor our Georgian of the Year John Haupert, it’s worth looking at healthcare deserts in Georgia and how affordable treatment remains an obstacle in many zip codes throughout the state. Kudos to Grady Memorial Hospital for building its freestanding…
Duncan’s Narrow Path to Nomination
On the week that former Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan announced his candidacy to run as a Democrat for governor, I woke up to a text from a former Democratic state House member. The message contained only a 2019 photo,…
The Times, They Are A-Changin’
Welcome to the new Georgia. As even the most casual observers of politics know, Georgia has become one of the nation’s most competitive battleground states over the last decade. Beginning with former state House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams’ narrow loss…
Good Prospects for Warner Robins
In 2026, Warner Robins’ economy should modestly outperform the U.S. economy. The sanguine forecast reflects recent economic development success, above-average population growth, a match of the area’s workforce skills with employers’ needs, and low business and living costs. Robins Air…
Our State
Cobb County: Knocking It Out of the Park
Cobb County had a winning year in 2025, and the state’s third largest county aims to build on that success.…
Downtime
Where Art Meets Appetite in Trilith
Located 30 minutes south of Atlanta, the 235-acre master-planned Town at Trilith development is attracting filmmakers, travelers and entrepreneurs. With its claim to fame being proximity to world-famous Trilith Studios (known for Marvel and other blockbuster film productions), the quaint…
Catching up with... Jill Savitt
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is an immersive museum and center in Downtown Atlanta that honors and explores the history of domestic civil rights and global human rights. The Center is home to the papers of Martin…
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