Laura Berrios

Brasfield & Gorrie took the top spot for large businesses, followed by Alston & Bird, Berkshire Hathaway, LocumTenens and the Walton County School District.

Eight newcomers were among the 28 workplaces ranked in the large category, which is companies with 500 or more employees. Here’s a sampling.

Brasfield & Gorrie is a nationally recognized construction firm and one of the region's best workplaces.

By Laura Berrios – For the AJC Vocal jazz artist Karla Harris has risen to the heights of her profession through performing and recording.

Georgia's Dream Team of teen cyclists and adult coaches returned from a 5-week epic ride during summer's hottest days with many personal goals achieved.

Yvonne David of Johns Creek is helping to close the digital gap for those behind in technology.

Susan Perdue has always lived in a silent world.

Lynn Hirsch never made many lasagnas when her kids were growing up. It wasn’t a family favorite.

Joe Vella of Decatur has spent a lifetime collecting postcards and has perhaps the world’s most extensive collection.

Not having a cake on your birthday can be one of the many disheartening outcomes of food insecurity.