Sarah Freeman has been named Chapter Champion for December, noting her volunteer service with the Membership, Recruitment and Engagement Committee. She has brought a personal touch to this role by contacting nearly 75 new members with information about the Chapter and how to get involved. She is also the first to volunteer for assignments on […]
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PRSA Georgia: Serving members across the state
We are fortunate to have a Chapter that serves the entire state. While Atlanta is home (personally or professionally) to a majority of our members, there are pockets of the state like Savannah, Athens, Columbus and others that have loyal and dedicated members. In the Athens area, there are nearly 25 members who have started […]
Advice for new PR graduates
How to Wow New Colleagues June. Graduation excitement is in the air and for many of these graduates, the first day of their career is approaching. This is an exciting and, at times, intimidating next step. So, here are a few tips to keep in mind to wow your new colleagues from day one. Yes, […]
Georgia Southern University earns Certification for Education in Public Relations
The Georgia Southern University public relations program is one of only 52 programs globally, and the first affiliated with the PRSA Georgia Chapter, to earn the prestigious Certification for Education in Public Relations (CEPR) from PRSA. The CEPR program is managed by PRSA at the national level with a rigorous review process following […]
Keep Calm and Communicate On
As most communicators do, I went back to a previous draft – in this case, my 2020 welcome letter to you, My Chapter | Our Chapter | Next Chapter – to ground me before drafting a thank you and year-end wrap up. At that time, “roaring ‘20s” had a good ring to it. Now, I might substitute […]
Chapter Chat: Dr. Hazel Cole
Dr. Hazel Cole is not only the first member of her family to earn a Ph.D., but she’s also a pioneering force at the University of West Georgia (UWG), serving as associate professor and PR concentration head, and as the faculty advisor for the school’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter. She is […]
Passing of the Gavel
In a time-honored tradition, the current and former PRSA Georgia Chapter presidents “passed the gavel” to incoming 2020 President Elizabeth McMillan, APR, at the Dec. 5 monthly meeting. Each December, former Chapter presidents gather at the meeting to participate in this tradition to welcome the incoming president. See a list of past Chapter presidents.
Calling all Grads: Special Discount to Join PRSA Georgia!
We understand that emerging young professionals get the most of their membership when they can network with their peers at Chapter and industry events, and that’s why PRSA Georgia has approved a special membership offer for recent graduates who are current PRSSA members, as well as those who are not PRSSA members. If you are […]
PRSA Georgia Announces Inaugural Forty Under 40 List
National PR Professional Organization’s Second Largest Chapter Celebrates Georgia’s Rising Communications Stars ATLANTA (March 29, 2019) – PRSA Georgia, the second largest Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, is honored to introduce its inaugural Forty Under 40 list, honoring the state’s best and brightest young communications professionals. The Chapter will recognize its inaugural […]
Seeking Members to Pilot the New 360 Mentoring Program
We are pleased to announce PRSA Georgia is launching the Chapter’s first formal mentorship platform, the 360 Mentoring Program. From professional development to expanding your industry network, participating in a mentorship program provides unparalleled opportunities to grow as a PR practitioner this year. We’re currently recruiting mentee members to participate in the inaugural 360 Mentoring Program. Our […]