PRSA Georgia

Congratulations to Laura Mercer, #PRSAGeorgia’s 2026 Rising Star Award recipient! From securing national media coverage to leading the Chapter’s Professional Development Committee, Laura exemplifies leadership and excellence in PR. Well deserved, Laura! #PhoenixAwards

🌟 Congratulations to Ronnika A. McFall, MBA, APR, #PRSAGeorgia’s 2026 Shining Star Award recipient! An accomplished comms executive, Ronnika leads with expertise in crisis communications, reputation management and service to the profession. Well deserved! 👏 #PhoenixAwards

Congratulations to Renae Jackson, PRSA Georgia’s 2026 Luminary Star Award recipient! As the Chapter's DEI committee board liaison, Renae champions meaningful connections, community engagement and stronger organizational cultures. Well deserved, Renae! #PhoenixAwards #PRSAGeorgia

Happy Halloween from PRSA Georgia! 🎃 Wishing our members and friends a fun-filled day with good company, great stories, and a few spooky surprises. 👻

Congrats to Lee Thomas on the Distinguished PR Award! 🏆 As Georgia Film Office Director (2010-2026), she helped make Georgia a global filming destination. In FY2022, the industry generated a record $4.4B, and in 2019 she was named Georgia Trend’s Georgian of the Year. 🎬

🎊 PRSA Georgia proudly announces our 2026 Order of the Phoenix Inductee: Past President Jasmine Hoffman, MBA, APR, Fellow PRSA! Congratulations on your selection and for your lasting impact on our Chapter. 👏

⏱ Less than 3 weeks until the PRSA Georgia Awards! Get your ticket before prices increase after Nov. 2 at 11:59 p.m. 🎟️ Members: $155 | Non-Members: $185 | PRSSA students: $65 Celebrate excellence with Georgia’s PR community! Tickets: ow.ly/WRsO5101ca6

Burnout reset! 🌅 At our Oct. 15 meeting, Hilary Philips of Collective Wellness Consulting shared strategies to manage stress and restore balance: prioritize sleep, limit screen time, enjoy low-demand activities and make room for play. Thanks to Inspir8 and everyone who joined!

What happens when a career in communications becomes a platform for advocacy? Norma Stanley has spent 35+ years in marketing and comms and nearly four decades championing the disability community. Get to know Norma’s journey in this month’s #ThroughMyLens from #PRSAGeorgia.

This is your last chance to put your brand in the spotlight at the PRSA Georgia Awards Celebration! 🎉 Connect with communications professionals, elevate your organization’s visibility, and make an impact through our sponsorship opportunities. More: ow.ly/ZX9R50ZZ88s

Meet our October Chapter Champion, Myesha Jones! As a one-person communications team, Myesha knows the value of meaningful connections and a supportive PR community. Join us in celebrating her! #PRSAGeorgia #ChapterChampion

Our #PRSAGeorgia community continues to grow stronger! This #WelcomeWednesday, we're welcoming our new members and thanking returning members for their continued commitment to connection, collaboration, and professional growth. Here's to growing a stronger PR community!

Savannah-area PR pros, let's connect! Join PRSA Georgia for an evening of networking and community at The Alida Hotel on Oct. 22. Grab a beverage, enjoy the outdoor setting and meet fellow PR & communications pros from across coastal Georgia. ow.ly/oI2050ZWG0P

Final reminder! Join #PRSAGeorgia Oct. 15 for The Burnout Reset with Hilary Phillips. Learn to recognize burnout, build resilience & use practical nervous system-based strategies to navigate stress, change & competing priorities. Register now! ow.ly/pb0k50ZUqR3

Early bird pricing for the PRSA Georgia Awards Celebration ends this Friday, Oct. 9! Join us Nov. 12 to celebrate the best in Georgia communications. Get your ticket or table: ow.ly/7sYV50ZUqM9

🏆 The 2026 PRSA Georgia Phoenix Award finalists are here! Congrats to the communications professionals, teams & organizations recognized for their outstanding work! 👏 See the complete list: ow.ly/j2Ek50ZSEpr Winners will be announced at our November Awards Celebration!

Feeling stretched thin? Join us Oct. 15 for The Burnout Reset with Hilary Phillips for practical strategies to navigate stress & burnout. Register: ow.ly/tKXa50ZSEiR

⏰ Final reminder! PRSA Georgia members are invited to Leff & Associates’ 60 Second Pitch Fest on Oct. 5. Pitch your story to a panel of journalists in 60 seconds — then get direct feedback. 📍 Studio B, GPB | 6 p.m. 💲 $50/$25 students Register: leffsatlantamedia.com/subscr…

How can PR pros help brands show up in AI answers? 🤖 Last week, communicators joined David Burnett for PRSA Georgia’s AI Visibility workshop and left with practical strategies—from building brand authority to creating AI-friendly pitches, answer pages and a 30-day action plan.

Last chance to register! PRSA Georgia's APR Jumpstart starts Oct. 6. Learn from experienced APRs & prep for your Panel Presentation and Exam. Register: ow.ly/GZnL50ZSmsQ