RuralLeaderMag.com | SEPTEMBER 2018

Greetings! Editor’s Note

As editor, I am pleased to present to you the 2018 Rural Leader Forty under Forty Honorees. The judges, once more, had the difficult task to select forty outstanding leaders from Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.

The leaders represent the rich talent, skill, and vast knowledge that can be found in small town America. Again, I was extremely impressed with the level of expertise and accomplishment found among this year's honorees. Their exemplary service to the people in small communities is a testament to their dedication. Without such leaders, who pour daily back into the essence of communities abroad, Small Town America would undoubtedly cease to thrive.

Therefore, I continue to be committed to acknowledging the efforts and contributions of leaders in small rural communities. I understand all too well the significance of their efforts. My hope is that the Forty under 40 Honors encourage young leaders in the knowledge that what they do each day matters.

As always, I hope you enjoy this issue and continue to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google +, and LinkedIn.

Thanks again for your continual support!

Sincerely,

Kuanita E. Murphy, PhD Publisher/Editor-in-Chief

First State Bank of Randolph County Cuthbert-Shellman

Post Office Box 141 Cuthbert, Georgia 39840 229-732-3791 229-679-5344