On Wednesday, February 1, a group of more than 50 public and private sector leaders from the region will travel to Atlanta to participate in “Greater Augusta Day” at the Capitol. The trip is a collaborative effort of the Augusta Metro, Burke County and Columbia 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:

• Legislative discussions with representatives and senators from the region

• Briefings on Atlanta Beltline and public/private sector economic development

• Lunch with guest speaker Governor Nathan Deal at the James H. Sloppy Floyd Building

• Update from the Georgia Department of Transportation