Grady Memorial Hospital – Grady is the only level-one trauma hospital in the northern part of the state and it has been hemorrhaging money for years. Budget woes came to a head about a year ago when Grady officials worried they could not make payroll, much less update aging equipment. Metro Atlanta business leaders stepped in, found funding, took over the board and hired a new CEO, Michael Young. After a few months on the job, he joins us with his plans to resuscitate this 950-bed facility that so critical to the region.

How has religion shaped Georgia's history? – And how can an understanding of its impact help us tackle social issues in the future? Dr. David Williams, Professor of Religion at UGA and author of a new book From Mounds to Megachurches: Georgia's Religious Heritage joins us with his insights.

Next week on Georgia Weekly – GPB’s Susanna Capelouto, Jim Galloway of the AJC and Matt Towery of Insider Advantage join Susan Hoffman for a review of 2008 and a look ahead to the 2009 legislative session.