The First Annual Southwest Georgia Day at the Capitol January 11. The theme slogan for the day was “Showing the Rest of Georgia, the Best of Georgia.” The event was made possible by Senator Freddie Powell Sims, Representative Gerald Greene, Audrey Murphy Lee, and Michelle McKelly. Various businesses and organizations throughout South Georgia were invited to showcase their products and services. Albany Technical College, Andrew College, One Sumter County, Omaha Brewing, ShaLo's Event Center, Job Pro Services, Rollin Smoke, and Rural Leader Magazine participated. Rural Leader Magazine’s 2017 Forty under Forty Class was also recognized during the event with Senate Resolution number 581 by Senator Freddie Powell Sims. #
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