A Message from Chapter President Karen Cole

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 […]

Redefining your Writing Rhythm: How to Find the New Inspirations that can Fuel your Next Smash Hit by Jamie Cwalinski Whether through your car radio, personal music player or the speaker of your favorite restaurant or retailer, odds are you’ve heard the Goo Goo Dolls’ hit song “Iris” sometime during the last two decades. The […]

Metro Atlanta public relations professional John Smiles says he chose a career in PR because he always felt he could promote anything. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama, where he studied communications, majoring in public relations. Today, the long standing PRSA Georgia member serves as the Senior Director of Marketing and […]

This month, we celebrate Pride – a chance to reflect on the progress made for those in the LGBTQ+ community, to learn about the issues most impacting their lives today and to speak up for those whose voices have been marginalized. While the community has seen significant victories in the last year (including protection from […]

The PRSA Georgia Chapter is proud to announce the application period for its 2021 Multicultural PRism Scholarship. First awarded in 2019, the Chapter’s scholarship supports students in their commitment to the practice of public relations and was formed to improve diversity in the field. Applications are being accepted for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing public […]