vol. XX no. 2 SHIRLEY FRANKLIN Atlanta Mayor Builds City from Bottom to Top   CONTENTS BUILDING ATLANTA FROM BOTTOM TO TOP Atlanta’s “Sewer Mayor” Mayor Shirley Franklin gives State of Business an early look back on her two terms in office as she talks roads, airports, Timbuktu, and the impact of Robinson and Georgia State. GROWING, GROWING, GROWN Atlanta has matured, but what’s next? Seven Robinson graduates comment on the future of key business sectors. A GUIDING FORCE Robinson’s Board of Advisors provides insight, access and support: outgoing and incoming chairs Tom Body and Pete Petit tell how this group of business leaders makes it happen. INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS See how Robinson helps connect Atlanta to the world. MUTUAL INFLUENCE Unique Honorary Board unites Robinson with the Atlanta real estate community. THE MAN WHO RUNS GEORGIA Georgia’s first COO, Robinson alum Jim Lientz, brings a dose of private business to public service.

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