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Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan To Highlight Post-Legislative Breakfast Geoff Duncan, the State of Georgia’s 12th Lieutenant Governor, will serve as keynote speaker of the Columbia County Chamber’s annual Post-Legislative Breakfast on Wednesday, May 8 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m., at Savannah Rapids Pavilion. A former professional baseball player and successful entrepreneur, Duncan was elected as Lieutenant Governor in November of 2018. Originally elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2012, Duncan is the second Republican Lieutenant Governor in the state’s history.
He was inaugurated on January 14, 2019. A graduate of Chattahoochee High School in Alpharetta, Ga., Duncan enjoyed a standout career as a pitcher at Georgia Tech before being drafted by the Florida Marlins. He spent six seasons in the minor leagues, advancing as high as Class AAA before a shoulder injury forced him to retire. Along with his wife Brooke, Duncan founded a small marketing firm and later served as the CEO of a health technology startup prior to his election to the State House. The Post-Legislative Breakfast will also feature a panel discussion with State Senate and House Representatives from Columbia County. The state leaders scheduled to attend include: Senator Jesse Stone, Senator Lee Anderson, Representative Tom McCall, Representative Barry Fleming, Representative Jodi Lott and Representative Mark Newton.
Registration is currently available online at columbiacountychamber.com, or by calling 706-651-0018. Members can purchase a ticket for $20, while non-members can reserve a seat for $40.
Chamber, School District Host Inaugural Career & College Expo The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Columbia County School District, hosted the inaugural Columbia County Career and College Expo on March 12 at the Columbia County Exhibition Center in Grovetown. The event targeted middle school and high school students and parents and featured breakout sessions in fields such as manufacturing, healthcare, nuclear/energy, cyber and financial aid/scholarships and dual enrollment. The goal was to identify clear pathways from high school to a future career, whether that includes a four-year university, a two-year degree at a technical school or trade school, or going directly into the workforce. Over 1,600 students participated, representing 61 different schools, as far away as Glascock County. Nearly 4,000 people passed through the doors of the Exhibition Center.
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