Special recognition planned for past inductees; event to be held May 7 at the St. Regis Atlanta Neville Isdell April 3, 2009 - (ATLANTA) - Coca-Cola Chairman Neville Isdell and Georgia State President Emeritus Carl Patton are the 2009 inductees into the Business Hall of Fame at Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business. The 25th Anniversary Hall of Fame dinner, scheduled for May 7 at the St. Regis Atlanta, also will pay tribute to the 64 previous inductees who comprise this distinguished group of business and community leaders. Carl Patton "This will be a special Hall of Fame celebration in many ways," said Parker H. "Pete" Petit, chairman of the Robinson College Board of Advisors, which is sponsoring the event. "We are honoring the leader of one of the world's most iconic brands as well as our university's former president, who has been a main contributor to the growth and development of downtown Atlanta. Finally, as the Hall of Fame marks its 25th anniversary," added Petit, "we will pay tribute to the entire group of inductees for their enormous contributions to business and our community." Scott Slade, Georgia State graduate and host of Atlanta's Morning News on News/Talk 750 WSB Radio, will serve as master of ceremonies. More information>> Contact Gary McKillips 404-413-7077 mckillips@gsu.edu

The largest business school in the South and part of a major research institution, the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, an epicenter of business and a gateway to the world. With programs on four continents and students from 150 countries, the College is both worldwide and world class. Its part-time MBA program is ranked number five in the nation and has been in the top 10 for 13 consecutive years. The College has 200 faculty, 7,400 students and 65,000 alumni. Noted for an emphasis on educating leaders, the Robinson College and Georgia State have produced more of Georgia's top executives with graduate degrees than any other school in the nation.