Georgia Power employees and their families from the Citizens of Georgia Power General Office Chapter in Atlanta participated in a virtual Relay for Life 5k run/walk event. The virtual 5K was a race that employees could complete by running or walking at their own pace and wherever they chose during the month of May. The virtual races took place in various locations including the Clayton County International Park and the Atlanta BeltLine.

The Chapter raised nearly $700 to help support the cause. “For the second year in a row Citizens was unable to hold an in-person Relay for Life event to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. The pandemic may have put a halt to our normal in person fundraising efforts, but it has not put a halt to cancer,” said Kristi Dow, assistant secretary to Georgia Power’s General Counsel.

With more than 40 chapters statewide, Citizens of Georgia Power - the employee volunteer arm of the company – gives back to their local communities through in-person and virtual volunteer projects, fundraisers, and donations. In 2020, Citizens’ members logged more than 55,000 hours of service equal to $1.5 million.