The Georgia Historical Society held its 10th anniversary trustees gala in Savannah on Saturday night and Gov. Nathan Deal inducted two new trustees– Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian and Georgia Power CEO Paul Bowers. Trustees appointed by the English king began governing the colony of Georgia after James Oglethorpe founded it on Feb. 12, 1733. The boats of the governor and the Historical Society, for recognizing two worthy “new Georgia trustees” whose public service reflect the highest ideals of the original colonial trustees, are RISING….
Atlanta Hawks give back
They may not have played basketball since early March, but the Atlanta Hawks are making an impact on their hometown off the court. First the team announced that it was converting State Farm Arena into an early-voting center, the state’s largest in a time where more Georgians are voting early than ever. Now it is partnering with Atlanta Public Schools for the Hawks at Home program that encourages students to learn basketball skills and stay healthy in a time where many are still stuck at home. Hopefully the NBA will tip off around Christmas, but in the meantime for their civic efforts the Hawks are RISING…
