84 maconmagazine.com | APRIL/MAY 2020
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Advocacy Action
MACON MATTERS
NATIONAL PARK DESIGNATION
Local leaders advocated on behalf
of our community in Washington,
DC, for the successful designation
of the Ocmulgee Mounds National
Historical Park, which is estimated
to generate $233 million in annual
economic impact over the next 15
years, supporting 3,171 jobs.
Beer business
CLIMATE
Hundreds of Chamber members
welcomed Governor Brian
Kemp, legislators and special
guests to a new local advocacy
event hosted at Walnut Creek
Shooting Preserve. The rustic
setting prompted relaxed
conversation about critical issues
with members and the Macon
delegation.
Chamber welcomes national leaders
to Ocmulgee press conference
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Governor Brian Kemp and Mercer University President
William Underwood talk at the Macon Matters Legislative Social.
Local leaders attend
congressional luncheon
