Members in the News

May 2025 (Athens, GA). Realtor® Bonnie Hannah at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty earns nationally recognized Global Luxury designation after successfully completing Coldwell Banker’s rigorous luxury training program.  As a Luxury Property Specialist, Hannah joins the exclusive Coldwell Banker Luxury® Program which sets the gold standard for luxury real estate marketing. Through her training, she ...read more

Linnentown - The Musical is set to return to The Classic Center Theatre in Athens, Georgia, in September 2025, bringing with it a powerful message of history, community, and justice. The production will include a special student performance on Thursday, September 11, followed by public performances from Friday, September 12, through Sunday, September 14. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 16, at ...read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Kevin Price Construction  announces a reorganization and is pleased to announce Ben Price as President. Ben brings a visionary approach centered on innovation, enhancing company culture, and expanding our impact within the community — positioning KPC for a strong and purposeful future. Ben’s career with KPC began at just 15 years old, working as a field laborer. From ...read more

       St. Mary’s announces 2024 annual awards recipients   Contact: Mark Ralston, Public Relations Manager 706.389.3897 | mralston@stmarysathens.org April 28, 2025  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Athens, Ga. – St. Mary’s Health Care System has presented the ministry’s top annual awards to three colleagues and leaders who were chosen by their peers for outstanding commitment to St. Mary’s Mission ...read more

Dr. Christopher Ward, MD, MBA, FACEP, CPE, has been named Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of St. Mary’s Health Care System, including its hospitals in Athens, Lavonia and Greensboro, effective Monday, April 14, 2025. Dr. Ward brings more than 30 years of progressive clinical and leadership experience to his new role with St. Mary’s. Most recently, he served as CMO for several hospitals in the ...read more

April 2025 (Athens, GA). Lynn Bradberry joins Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty as a licensed REALTOR® in residential properties.  Lynn Bradberry is a dedicated Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty, specializing in helping homebuyers and sellers navigate the real estate market with confidence. With 24 years of experience in public administration, including her role as Director of Victim ...read more

ATHENS, GA – March 17, 2025— The Classic Center Cultural Foundation, a nonprofit organization under The Classic Center Authority, has been dedicated to supporting the community with scholarships and grants, now totaling over $60,000 annually, for nearly 25 years. Established on April 21, 2001, the Cultural Foundation has flourished through its annual fundraising events, scholarship awards, and ...read more

ATLANTA – GeorgiaForward has selected 49 promising young leaders to serve the organization’s 2025 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association. Young Gamechangers brings professionals from across the state to work on the persistent challenges of one Georgia ...read more