On Tuesday March 1^st, a group of 35 community leaders from the region will travel to Atlanta to participate in “Greater Augusta Day” at the Capitol. The group consists of both private and public sector leaders and is a collaborative effort of the Augusta Metro, Columbia County and Burke County Chambers of Commerce.

This annual trip, held during the session of the Georgia General Assembly, is a regional initiative aimed at advocating for legislative issues that are important to the Greater Augusta Region. Participants also use the opportunity to strategically highlight the existing economic strengths of our region for future business and commerce.

Highlights of the day’s itinerary include:

• Meetings with State Leaders at the Capitol

• Legislative discussions with representatives and senators from the region

• Briefings by policy experts on public education finance reform

• Lunch at the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce with guest speaker Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Chris Carr

• State Department Visits

• A Reception and Dinner with State Leaders