Saxby Chambliss and Chris Womack Appointed 2026 Georgia Trustees
The Georgia Historical Society announced today that Saxby Chambliss, former U.S. Senator, and Chris Womack, Chairman, President, and CEO of Southern Company, will be inducted by the Georgia Historical Society and the Office of the Governor as the newest Georgia Trustees on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Trustees Gala in Savannah.
Are You Engaging the Right Generation? The Truth About Effective Community Outreach
For years, business generosity was synonymous with a company’s s community outreach, but new research from the 2025 Generosity by the Generations Report confirms that this definition has dramatically shifted. While community impact remains a crucial element of the generosity conversation, it is no longer the primary driver for most employees’ loyalty.
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S&P Global Research Reveals Data Center Investments Moving The U.S. Macro Needle
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Community Health Fair Connects UGA with Normaltown Neighbors
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Alan Weiler Wins Leadership Award from Business Officers Organization
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Randy Hunt, Agent with Georgia Farm Bureau, on Investing in the Type of Future You Want to See
Every dollar you spend has the power to help shape the future of our communities, our state, and our country. Customers today have hundreds of options - it’s almost overwhelming. Randy Hunt encourages us to find companies that share our values and strengthen our local economies. Choose partners who reinvest your dollars back into the things you value most
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