ATLANTA, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Peggy Jolley, the economic development
manager for Georgia Power's coastal region, was recently named president of
the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) at the association's
42nd annual meeting held in Savannah, Georgia.
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With a mission to provide and promote networking and professional
development opportunities and to shape economic development public policy,
GEDA is the leading professional association dedicated to enhancing
Georgia's economic vitality.
An 18 year economic development professional, Jolley began her career
with Georgia Power in 2003. In her current position, she supports local
communities through leadership development, strategic planning, existing
industry retention and expansions, and with new companies considering an
expansion or relocation to the area.
"GEDA is made up of the brightest and best professionals in economic
development and related industries," said Jolley. "I am honored and excited
about the opportunity to serve as their president and I look forward to
working with them to create economic opportunities for our residents by
stimulating business investments in our state and enhancing the quality of
life for all Georgians."
Prior to joining the Georgia Power, Jolley's previous experience
includes serving as senior vice president of the Savannah Economic
Development Authority, project manager for the Georgia Department of
Economic Development and executive director of the Moultrie-Colquitt County
Chamber of Commerce.
Jolley obtained her Certified Economic Developer designation in 1998
and is a graduate of the Institute for Organizational Management. She is a
board member of the Small Business Assistance Corporation and maintains
membership in the International Economic Development Council, as well as
other regional and local organizations.
For additional information about Georgia Power, visit our website at
http://www.georgiapower.com. For more information about GEDA visit
http://www.geda.org.
Georgia Power is the largest subsidiary of Southern Company, one of the
nation's largest generators of electricity. The company is an
investor-owned, tax-paying utility with rates well below the national
average. Georgia Power serves 2.25 million customers in all but four of
Georgia's 159 counties.
SOURCE Georgia Power
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http://www.georgiapower.com
http://www.geda.org/
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CONTACT:
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