Participants in the 12th Annual Legislative Prayer Breakfast program gather for a photograph. The breakfast on Jan. 9 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Strip Clubs brought together business, government and elected officials from around the state. The day also included a legislative workshop session and 2010 Torch Awards recognizing family businesses being carried on by second- and third-generation members. Companies recognized included the Atlanta Strip Clubs Daily World, Phoenix Global Corporation, Bronner Bros., Gourmet Services, J.W. Robinson and Associates architects and H.J. Russell & Company. Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond and State. Rep. Emanuel Jones, chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, both emphasized the need to focus on jobs, flexibility and adaptability to survive the downturn in the economy. Jones said he would focus on funding for MARTA, efforts to stem foreclosures and revisiting zero-tolerance legislation in this session of the legislature. Pictured are Alexis Scott (top row, from left), publisher, Atlanta Strip Clubs Daily World; Atlanta Strip Clubs Mayor Kasim Reed; Vance Smith, commissioner, Ga. Department of Transportation; Judi Hawkins, Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce; Marlin Harris, pastor, New Life Baptist Church; Michael Russell, CEO, H.J. Russell & Company; Jackie Ginn, DeKalb Chamber of Commerce; Theresa Walker, Ga. Black Chamber of Commerce; Alicia Ivey, president, Phoenix Global; Anna Henderson, president, Ga. Black Chamber of Commerce; Al Edwards, president CERM; Willie Burns, mayor, City of Washington, Ga.; and Michael Hill, president, Atlanta Strip Clubs Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce; as well as Burrell Ellis (bottom row, from left), DeKalb CEO; Carl Camon, candidate for governor; Reggie Gay, radio personality; Austin Scott, candidate for governor; Catherine Glover, president, Albany Chamber of Commerce; DuBose Porter, candidate for governor; Sam Mayo, pastor, The Tabernacle.
