Georgia Transmission is a not-for-profit electric cooperative that plans, builds and maintains more than 3,900 miles of high-voltage power lines and more than 770 substations for 38 member-owned Electric Membership Cooperatives (EMCs) in local communities. Together, we deliver the safe, secure, reliable and affordable electricity needed to keep the lights on for 4.4 million Georgians every day.

With approximately $15 billion in assets, we’re among the nation’s largest power supply cooperatives and one of the primary energy producers in Georgia, generating power for 38 Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) and the approximate 4.3 million people they serve. A proponent of conscientious energy development and use, we balance reliable and affordable energy with environmental responsibility, and we have an outstanding record of regulatory compliance. Our diverse energy portfolio includes natural gas, nuclear, hydroelectric and coal generating plants, as well as purchased power, with a combined capacity, including the Smarr EMC-owned units, of more than 8,300 megawatts. Oglethorpe Power is owned by our 38 Member EMCs. We are a powerful member of the electric utility industry – a growing, fast-paced, stable industry filled with opportunities to use cutting-edge technology to provide a basic necessity: electricity. For more information, visit www.OPC.com.

Georgia System Operations Corporation is an independent, not-for-profit system operations company owned by our Members: 38 of Georgia’s distribution electric membership corporations (the Member Systems), Oglethorpe Power Corporation and Georgia Transmission Corporation. As the system operator, GSOC ensures reliable, independent system operations by controlling and monitoring electric generation, transmission and distribution assets owned by Oglethorpe Power Corporation, Georgia Transmission Corporation, Smarr EMC, the Member Systems and their power supply partners. The company enables its Members’ participation in the energy market in Georgia and the Southeast by providing a range of operations services that allow our Members to transact, optimize and account for their business in the wholesale energy market.

The Atlanta Falcons joined the National Football League in 1966, becoming the fifteenth NFL franchise. In 2002, Home Depot co-founder Arthur M. Blank purchased the team and set out to create an organization determined to put a winning team on the field, while also creating a fan-first mindset and an inclusive and philanthropic culture. As with all of Blank’s businesses, the Falcons’ organization is built upon six core values: Put People First, Listen and Respond, Include Everyone, Innovate Continuously, Lead by Example, and Give Back to Others. The players, coaches and associates live these values and apply them to create meaningful experiences and to bring the team, fans and the city of ATL closer together. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, an award-winning, world-class sports and entertainment venue in the heart of Atlanta, is the home to the Falcons. Day-to-day football operations is headquartered at the training facility, IBM Performance Field in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The Falcons are part of Blank’s larger family of businesses, including The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, PGA Tour Superstore, Mountain Sky Guest Ranch, West Creek Ranch and Paradise Valley Ranch.

Walton Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) is a cooperative that is owned by those who receive its services. We supply energy to 135,000+ residential, business and industrial accounts in 10 northeast Georgia counties. Our subsidiaries, Walton Gas and EMC Security serve statewide.

Founded in August 1938 by the late Fate D. Leebern, Georgia Crown Distributing Company is a family-owned business. First known as Columbus Wine Company Distributors, the company unloaded the first carload of legal liquor in Columbus following the end of Prohibition. Four generations of Leeberns have formed the leadership of Georgia Crown: Fate D. Leebern, Donald Leebern, Sr., Donald M. Leebern, Jr. and Don Leebern III. Following the death of Fate D. Leebern in 1946, Donald Leebern, Sr. took command until 1957 when Donald M. Leebern, Jr. took over. In September 1987, the fourth generation, Don Leebern III joined the company. Don Leebern III is the current President of Georgia Crown and Don Leebern, Jr. is the CEO. Georgia Crown Distributing Co. is a full service beverage distributor with wholesale operations in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee, selling imported and domestic spirits, wines, beers and specialty products. In 1990, Georgia Crown entered the home and office bottled water business with its new division, Poland Spring Water Distributing Company. One year later, it opened its first bottling plant that produced bottled water from its spring in Dahlonega, Georgia. The home and office water division is now named Melwood Springs, with the bottling facility located in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Georgia Crown's corporate office is located in McDonough, Georgia, centralizing all corporate sales direction, administration, information systems and accounting functions. Centralization of these functions has proven beneficial both to Georgia Crown, its suppliers and customers. For almost 80 years, Georgia Crown has been growing, changing and diversifying. Georgia Crown is rooted in the past, with a bright and challenging vision for the future.

burton + BURTON®, The Best in Service, Selection & Satisfaction®, was founded in March of 1982 by Maxine Burton under the name Flowers, Inc. Balloons® as the balloon division of a retail and wholesale florist (Flowers, Inc.). Following that time, the company has become the nation's leading supplier of balloons and coordinating gift products. The name changed to burton + BURTON® in January of 2006 to reflect the combining of the two divisions, Flowers, Inc. Balloons® and burton + BURTON®. burton + BURTON® maintains three permanent showrooms across the country, including one on-site at the corporate headquarters in Bogart, Georgia. The three showrooms total over 25,000 square feet of space. Collections and seasonal displays are arranged by the company's own visual merchandising team for customers and markets throughout the year. burton + BURTON's® headquarters consists of 171,000 feet of warehouse, showroom, and office space. In addition to the main building and warehouse, the company has four additional warehouses to house its off-site operations, for a total of approximately 300,000 square feet of space. We offer a range of wholesale items for your home or business. From balloons, gifts, balloon supplies, plush, containers, seasonal decorations, and more, our selection covers all the bases for your decorating needs. With an international customer base, over 13,000 different products, and 300 employees, burton + BURTON® is eager to serve you.

Venture Construction Company was founded in 1969, specializing in restaurants and drug stores. Venture’s work is coordinated through our seven branch offices located in Greensboro, NC, Tampa, FL, Nashville, TN, Memphis, TN, Richmond, VA, and Kansas City, KS with corporate offices in Atlanta, Georgia. Venture is proud of our long list of satisfied clients and repeat contracts, now totaling more than 17,000 construction projects.

InVeris Training Solutions provides cutting-edge defense training solutions for militaries, law enforcement agencies and commercial range owners around the world. With its legacy companies, FATS® and Caswell, InVeris Training Solutions has fielded over 15,500 live-fire ranges and 7,500 virtual systems globally during its 95-year history. The company is headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia and partners with clients in the U.S. and around the world from facilities on five continents.

Choosing a medical provider for your family can be tough. Pain often prevents you from doing what you need or love to do. AOC’s philosophy is simple; provide compassionate, patient-focused orthopedic care to help you get back to doing what you love. With board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians, expert rehabilitative care, imaging and on-site surgery centers, we offer comprehensive orthopedic care in multiple convenient locations. With a history of caring for the communities of Northeast Georgia since 1966, we are the right choice to help you begin your journey to recovery.

United Bank is a local bank that was first established in Zebulon, Georgia, United States. United Bank was originally founded as the Bank of Zebulon in 1905 and later, in 1986, took on the name that it still has today. Though it only had a few branches in its early days of business, United Bank now has over nineteen offices south of the Metro Atlanta area. While many banks in Georgia, and all across the United States, have been failing throughout the difficult economic times in recent years, United Bank has succeeded in expanding its business.

Sports are powerful. They inspire us to come together as a team, to push our limits, to grow in strength, to achieve what we didn't think possible. At Mizuno, we believe there is potential in everyone to transform their life through dedication to sport. And we believe through our combined love of sports, we can make the world a better place. WE ARE MIZUNO