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 […]
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Event Recap: B2B is the Bomb
In September, the Chapter held an in-person panel at Arketi headquarters, featuring five B2B industry communication pros who shared their experiences and why they love their communication careers in B2B, moderated by Arketi Senior Account Executive, Elizabeth Edel. Problem solving, holistic storytelling, creativity and constant learning were among the top reasons that this group of […]
Membership Benefits: Focus on Government Communicators
All PR pros face challenges in their daily roles. However, working in the public sector, particularly within local or state government, brings unique challenges of balancing internal communications with leadership and staff, appropriate responsiveness to elected officials, and engagement and education of residents and community members – all with high expectations. And usually with a […]
Say Hello Again to Agency Tours, Fingers Crossed
The average office occupancy rate has leveled off as hybrid work arrangements are widely being adopted across corporate America— highly flexible and evolving work patterns that allow workers to have a big say in how often, when or even whether they do any in-person office work. However, the vast majority of universities are returning to […]
2023 Georgia Chapter Leadership: Open for Nominations
The Nominating Committee will meet in July to select nominees for all open Georgia Chapter Officers, Board of Directors and Assembly Delegate positions for 2023. Members can recommend active Georgia Chapter members for consideration: anyone who has been engaged in Chapter activities and served in leadership roles on committees. Please familiarize yourself with our volunteer […]
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, […]
#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 […]
Black History Month Can Never Be Celebrated The Same Way Again
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
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 […]
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 […]