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Old 08-20-2013, 02:07 PM
 
Location: Atlanta's Castleberry Hill
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This Jewish guy Arthur Blank is perhaps the most influential Atlantan right now. Just today Home Depot profits are surging, and his company stock is a leader in the financial world. I admire Arthur Blank because of his passion and vision for the City of Atlanta. I think many have forgotten that he also donated alot of his money toward the new music hall that was never built near the Arts Center. Why all may not agree with the new Stadium, I'm happy that a billionaire is determined to invest money and vision in a city that badly needs it.
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Old 08-20-2013, 02:21 PM
 
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I admire Bernie Marcus more. Arthur Blank is a control freak.
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Old 08-20-2013, 03:20 PM
 
Location: The Greatest city on Earth: City of Atlanta Proper
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As far as private citizens go it is close tie between Blank and Sam Massell. Obviously though, Mayor Reed is the strongest leader in the city at the moment since he has political power and a amicable working relationship with the State government.
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Old 08-20-2013, 04:09 PM
 
Location: St Simons Island, GA
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This Jewish guy Arthur Blank is perhaps the most influential Atlantan right now. Just today Home Depot profits are surging, and his company stock is a leader in the financial world. I admire Arthur Blank because of his passion and vision for the City of Atlanta. I think many have forgotten that he also donated alot of his money toward the new music hall that was never built near the Arts Center. Why all may not agree with the new Stadium, I'm happy that a billionaire is determined to invest money and vision in a city that badly needs it.
"This Jewish Guy"? Really?

I say Anne Cox Chambers has influence beyond the understanding of most citizens, because she makes her contributions without fanfare. Countless charitable organizations have balanced their budgets at years end because of her largesse.
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Old 08-20-2013, 05:21 PM
 
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I have to agree with Lovin, when I read "This jewish guy" it struck me the wrong way.

Considering the thread is a complimentary one about Blank and that you're not a poster that has been known to spew hate and stir the pot I gave you the benefit of the doubt and spun it that you meant

"Hey look at this jewish guy, who is not a S-WASP, and the success and influence he's been able to have in the american south which over the years hasn't necessarily been a safe haven for those that are jewish"

To answer the question, maybe it's just me, but besides those in general with deep pockets, developers more specifically in my mind, yield a huge amount of influence in shaping this city. You can pick any Chairman/CEO at one of the big development companies in the metro and there's your answer- Cousins, Regent Partners, Jamestown, various homebuilders and unfortunately Novare and Dewberry. They shape traffic patterns, impact tax revenue, and overall quality of life and 9/10 because of this power, they get what they want from government.
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Old 08-20-2013, 07:57 PM
 
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well I had no idea he was jewish, so I learned something
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