Warm Springs, Ga. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is recognizing Meriwether County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Carolyn McKinley for her service to the community with an Official U.S. Senate Commendation.
As Chamber Executive Director, Ms. McKinley was instrumental in working with the Flint River Trail, Meriwether County, and representatives from 18 riverfront counties to create more outdoor recreation opportunities, which will lead to economic development opportunities in southwest Georgia.
As President of the Chamber McKinley has been working to attract economic investment to the community and improve quality of life for citizens in Meriwether County.
Please find Sen. Ossoff’s Official U.S. Senate Commendation to Carolyn McKinley below:
“Mr. President, I rise today to commend Ms. Carolyn McKinley for her leadership as Executive Director of the Meriwether County Chamber of Commerce.
“As Chamber Executive Director, Ms. McKinley was instrumental in working with the Flint River Trail, Meriwether County, and representatives from 18 riverfront counties to create more outdoor recreation opportunities, which will lead to economic development opportunities in Southwest Georgia.
“During last year’s Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference in Athens, McKinley accepted the Georgia River Network’s 2022 Water Trail Hero Award on behalf of the Flint River Water Trail group.
“This award honors the partnership between the Flint River Water Trail and Meriwether County leaders to boost tourism and economic development along Georgia’s more than 2,500 river miles.
“Mr. President, as Georgia’s U.S. Senator, I recognize and commend Carolyn McKinley’s leadership as Executive Director of the Meriwether County Chamber of Commerce and for her commitment to economic development in Southwest Georgia.”
