The Georgia Chamber’s Center for Rural Prosperity held its third annual Rural Day at the Capitol in Atlanta, bringing together speakers and attendees from rural communities across the state.
Participants interacted with members of the Georgia General Assembly’s Rural Caucus and listened to presentations by several state leaders. Speakers included Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper; Tim Lowrimore, President and CEO of the Georgia Forestry Association; Rachel Kinsaul, 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year from Morgan County High School; Bryan Williams, Chief Credit Officer at Farmers and Merchants Bank; and Jason Dunn, Executive Director of the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority.
Tiffany Holmes, Deputy Director of the Georgia Chamber Foundation, said: “Rural Day at the Capitol gives rural communities a voice in the policy process. It’s an opportunity to share real experiences and strengthen understanding between community leaders and state decision-makers.”
Morning panel discussions addressed issues related to agriculture, education, and workforce development that affect rural areas throughout Georgia. The event emphasized the chamber’s ongoing work to support policies aimed at strengthening rural economies and expanding opportunities statewide.
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce was established in 1911 and is recognized as the largest business advocacy group in Georgia. It represents tens of thousands of members throughout the state with offices located in Atlanta, Brunswick, and Tifton. In 2025, it launched a long-term strategic plan called Georgia|2050 designed to maintain economic growth over the next quarter-century. More information about these initiatives can be found on their website at https://www.gachamber.com/.
For further details about the Center for Rural Prosperity’s activities supporting rural communities in Georgia, visit https://www.gachamber.com/.
