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With an impressive resume that includes shaping narratives for DeKalb County, Southern Company Gas and now the High Museum of Art – with plenty of industry accolades and awards along the way – there’s one professional accomplishment for Kristie Swink Benson, APR that rises above. Obtaining her accreditation in public relations. It was hard work […]

As Morgan Smith-Williams accelerated through the ranks of Georgia’s state government, she found that having a trusted mentor was key. Participating in PRSA Georgia’s 360 Mentoring Program in 2019, she transitioned from following the boss to being the boss. Since joining PRSA Georgia in 2014, Smith-Williams has sought out the informal advice of many Chapter […]

By John Elsasser with perspectives from PRSA Chair T. Garland Stansell As the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) increase across the country, businesses of all sizes face potential disruptions in the weeks ahead. Health officials are still gauging how widespread the virus might become in the United States. (As of March […]

An Emory University graduate with degrees in English and Political Science, Elyse Hammett, APR, knew how to think for herself and solve complex problems when she entered the workforce. But her academic experience did not teach her classical PR elements that her colleagues learned at well-regarded marketing and public relations schools. So in the late […]

It’s not lost on me that PRSA Georgia has been present at the start of every chapter of my career, and now I’m in a position to shepherd what’s next for our almost 75-year-old organization. As I look at the coming year, I see it through the three below lenses. As you continue reading, I […]

In December, we launched our new PRSA Georgia Chapter website. As a result of the update, some of your Chapter member profile information did not carry over. As we embrace the fresh start of a new year, this is a great opportunity to review and make updates so your profile details are current. Follow the […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]