Georgia

Cox and The Ray Create Pollinator Habitats Across Southeast

September 17, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

The Ray and Cox Enterprises are working together to expand native ecological corridors across the southeastern United States. In 2026, the partnership resulted in the creation of five new pollinator …

Southern Company Drives Growth While Keeping Energy Affordable

November 27, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

At Southern Company, we’re demonstrating that economic growth and cost stability can go hand in hand. With strategic investments in infrastructure and a strong focus on our customers, we help …

Advancing Electric Transportation Equity in Georgia

October 20, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

Transportation shapes nearly every part of life in Georgia—from getting to work or school to reaching healthcare, groceries, and essential community services. When powered by fossil fuels, however, it stands …

Local Food Drives Climate Action and Equity in Georgia

June 26, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

In Georgia, access to fresh, locally grown food goes beyond basic nutrition—it serves as a catalyst for promoting climate action and social equity. This vision is at the heart of …

Georgia Nonprofit Combines Local Food, Climate Action & Equity

June 24, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

In Georgia, locally grown food serves not only as nourishment but also as a vehicle for enhancing climate initiatives and promoting equity. Consider Community Farmers Markets, an Atlanta nonprofit that …

Arbor Day Foundation Raises $2.35M for 10M-Tree Hurricane Recovery Initiative

April 24, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

In just a few months, corporate supporters of the Arbor Day Foundation have pledged a total of $2.35 million toward its effort to plant 10 million trees in regions hard …

Southern Company Gas Donates Over $11 Million to Nonprofits Across 4 States

February 4, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

Southern Company Gas, along with its philanthropic branch, the Southern Company Gas Foundation, contributed over $11 million in financial donations last year to more than 600 nonprofit organizations across its …

Arbor Day Foundation to Plant 10 Million Trees for Hurricane Recovery in Six States

October 31, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

In response to the severe damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Arbor Day Foundation has pledged to plant 10 million trees across six impacted states. “After witnessing the …

Aflac Volunteers Help Provide 45,000 Meals for Food-Insecure Families in Georgia and Alabama

August 19, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Over the past half-year, teams of Aflac employees have dedicated 134 collective hours to volunteering at Feeding the Valley Food Bank, part of the Feeding America network. Their efforts have …

Georgia-Pacific Wins AF&PA 2023 Sustainability Award for Save My Life Digital Work Process

January 5, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Georgia-Pacific is delighted to announce that the American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA) has granted the company the 2023 Leadership in Sustainability Award for the innovative Save My Life Digital …

Georgia-Pacific’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises $4.3 Million for Cancer Research

October 9, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Georgia-Pacific employees, suppliers, and representatives from the City of Hope recently came together for an event aimed at supporting the fight against cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. The golf tournament, …

Southwire’s Villa Rica Plant Earns OSHA VPP Star Recertification for Safety Excellence

July 24, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Southwire’s plant, located in Villa Rica, Ga., has successfully obtained recertification as a Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Star site by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). The VPP program …

Home Depot Foundation grants $185,000 to Atlanta-based Black-led and Black-benefiting NPOs

February 9, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

The Home Depot Foundation works all year to promote long-term change and social equity in our communities. The Foundation is granting $185,000 to Atlanta-based Black-led and Black-benefiting non-profit partners in …

Conservation of forests areas and wildlife receive $10M funding

December 20, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

International Paper and The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) have renewed their Forestland Stewards Partnership for the next five years, with IP committing $10 million to wildlife and working …