Georgia REALTORS® (GAR) is proud to announce the 2026 ambassadors for its “Rooted in Georgia” consumer outreach campaign, recognizing REALTORS® across the state who have made an extraordinary impact in their communities through service, leadership and advocacy.

Selected from each of the organization’s 13 regions, along with the recipient of the 2026 GAR Good Neighbor Award, these ambassadors exemplify what it means to be deeply rooted in the neighborhoods, towns and cities they serve. Through their volunteerism, civic engagement and dedication to helping others, each honoree has helped strengthen communities across Georgia.

2026 “Rooted in Georgia” ambassadors are:

• 2026 GAR Good Neighbor Award Recipient – Debbie Donaldson, Metro South Association of REALTORS® (McDonough)
• Region 1 – Leah Harper, Northwest Metro Association of REALTORS® (Cartersville)
• Region 2 – Melissa Bailey, Cherokee Association of REALTORS® (Canton)
• Region 3 – Roger Glenn, Georgia Mountains & Lakes REALTORS® Association (Rabun County)
• Region 4 – Amy Pedersen, Atlanta REALTORS® (Atlanta)
• Region 5 – Jessica Ellis, Cobb Association of REALTORS® (Powder Springs)
• Region 6 – Kristen Harper, REALTORS® of Greater Augusta (Martinez)
• Region 7 – Susan Stopford, Fayette County Board of REALTORS® (Fayette)
• Region 8 – Analy Navarro, Northeast Metro Association of REALTORS® (Cumming)
• Region 9 – Kia Chambers, Columbus Board of REALTORS® (Columbus)
• Region 10 – Marlene Kimball, Crisp Area Board of REALTORS® (Tifton)
• Region 11 – Craig Pittman, Valdosta Board of REALTORS® (Valdosta)
• Region 12 – Matthew Meeks, Dublin Board of REALTORS® (Dublin)
• Region 13 – Joseph Iannacone, Savannah Area REALTORS® (Savannah)

“The “Rooted in Georgia” campaign is about celebrating REALTORS® who go beyond the transaction and truly invest in the people and places they serve,” said GAR President Brianne Drake. “These ambassadors represent the positive role REALTORS® play in communities throughout Georgia.”

Profiles and photos of these individuals can be found on garealtor.com.