#RoadtoAPR: My journey towards my Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)

By: Ronnika A. McFall, MBA, APR My passion for public relations and communications drives me to want to take the field as seriously as I possibly can. Our specialization is unique, welcoming, and misunderstood at times by people outside of our area of expertise who may need our services. Receiving my accreditation has separated me […]

By: Betsy Helgager Hughes, Co-Chair of DE&I After a couple years of intense personal reflection, along with co-moderating a racial understanding group on Facebook, ADLA (Awakening Dialogue Leading to Action), I’ve come to the conclusion that Black History Month should never be acknowledged or celebrated the same way again by any company, school, organization, or […]

A Message from 2022 Chapter President Lisa Tilt How many times in December did you say: “I’ll work on that after the holidays?” I said it and heard it often – a likely symptom of the past couple of years. The procrastination was a temporary, needed relief and I welcomed the down time to clear […]

In both her personal and professional lives, Lisa Bigazzi Tilt mostly has moved to the beat of her own drum…or really, whatever instrument felt most appropriate at the time. “I started playing the piano at age four, chorus soon thereafter, then began the clarinet in middle school and through high school, with some guitar along […]

Hello, PRSA Georgia friends! December is here and…whew…we made it! In this pandemic, each year has felt like five – but is it me, or does time seem to go simultaneously fast and slow? Well, you’re doing great. And if you’re not, that’s ok too – I know you’ll get there, friend. Pandemic or not, […]

The PRSA Georgia Chapter is proud to announce the winner of the 2021 Multicultural PRism Scholarship, Kaniya Bates! Kaniya is a student at Oglethorpe University majoring in Communications. Kaniya’s passion and goal is to work for a non-profit organization that will advocate for emerging majorities. She will be honored during our Annual PRSA Georgia  First […]

Denise Grant to retire after 38 years of Chapter service, Board selects Victoria Stanton as new Chapter Administrator Hello, Chapter members! I hope you and your loved ones are staying well as we savor the last few days of summer. Our Chapter is also entering a new season, which brings important updates and exciting news […]

PRSA Georgia is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with all our members as we continue to strengthen our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all emerging majorities. Hispanic Heritage Month starts on September 15th and finishes on October 15th, and it celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came […]

Elections for Chapter officers, Directors-at-Large, and Assembly Delegates will be held during the virtual Annual Meeting of the Georgia Chapter on October 7, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. The Nominating Committee* is pleased to present the following nominees to fill open Chapter leadership positions in 2022:  PRESIDENT-ELECT Caroline Huston, APR  TREASURER Kristie Benson, APR SECRETARY Daniel […]

From calling the Dawgs to calling the shots in her fast-tracked comms career, Whitney Jones is a true PR star. No really – in 2018, she was named PRSA Georgia’s Rising Star, which annually recognizes one up-and-coming PR pro with demonstrated leadership chops in the profession and the Chapter. So it came as no surprise […]