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Shantella E. Cooper to Join Southern Company Board of Directors

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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ATLANTA, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Southern Company today announced the election of Shantella (Shan) E. Cooper as an independent director, effective Oct. 16, 2023.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Southern Company today announced the election of Shantella (Shan) E. Cooper as an independent director, effective Oct. 16, 2023.
  • "Southern Company is a solutions-focused business, something Shan has specialized in throughout her diverse, 30-year career," said Southern Company executive chairman Thomas A. Fanning.
  • Cooper serves on the board of directors of SouthState Corporation, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. and Veritiv Corporation and previously served on the board of directors of Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc.
  • In addition, Cooper served on the board of directors of Georgia Power, a Southern Company subsidiary, from 2017 to Oct. 2023.

Daniel P. Amos Honored as a 2023 Georgia Trustee

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ga., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The company announced today that Aflac Incorporated Chairman and CEO Daniel P. Amos was inducted as a 2023 Georgia Trustee – the highest honor the State of Georgia can bestow on an individual – by the Georgia Historical Society and U.S.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ga., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The company announced today that Aflac Incorporated Chairman and CEO Daniel P. Amos was inducted as a 2023 Georgia Trustee – the highest honor the State of Georgia can bestow on an individual – by the Georgia Historical Society and U.S.
  • President and CEO of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Donna W. Hyland was also inducted alongside Amos at the Georgia Historical Society's Trustees Gala in downtown Savannah, where the Georgia Historical Society is located.
  • "Tonight, we honor two outstanding Georgians, Donna Hyland and Dan Amos," said Dr. W. Todd Groce, president and CEO of the Georgia Historical Society at the Trustees Gala on Saturday.
  • As a Georgia Trustee, Amos and Hyland join dozens of other dedicated state leaders such as Hank Aaron, Ted Turner, Paul Bowers, Dan Cathy, Arthur Blank, Shirley Franklin and Andrew Young.

Atlanta Housing Commemorates Birth of Public Housing at Former Techwood, University Homes Sites

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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ATLANTA, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta Housing (AH), in partnership with the Georgia Historical Society and Emory University's Stuart A.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta Housing (AH), in partnership with the Georgia Historical Society and Emory University's Stuart A.
  • Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, hosted dedication ceremonies today unveiling Georgia Historical Markers at the former sites of Techwood Homes and University Homes that commemorate the creation of public housing in the United States.
  • The federal Public Works Administration in 1933 funded the construction of Techwood Homes for White Atlantans and University Homes for Black Atlantans, creating the nation's first federally funded housing projects.
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Synovus Announces Two Additions to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE: SNV) has appointed John H. Irby and Alexandra Villoch to its board of directors, effective July 1, 2022.

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  • Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE: SNV) has appointed John H. Irby and Alexandra Villoch to its board of directors, effective July 1, 2022.
  • His past board service includes the Georgia Department of Corrections, Darlington School, Atlanta Steeple Chase, and the Bradley-Turner Foundation Board.
  • Synovus Financial Corp. is a financial services company based in Columbus, Georgia, with approximately $56 billion in assets.
  • Synovus is a Great Place to Work-Certified Company , is on the web at synovus.com , and is on Twitter , Facebook , LinkedIn , and Instagram .

David P. Abney, Gail K. Boudreaux Named to Target Corporation's Board of Directors

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced today its board of directors elected David P. Abney, former chairman of the board and chief executive officer of United Parcel Service, Inc., and Gail K. Boudreaux, president and chief executive officer of Anthem, Inc., as directors.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced today its board of directors elected David P. Abney, former chairman of the board and chief executive officer of United Parcel Service, Inc., and Gail K. Boudreaux, president and chief executive officer of Anthem, Inc., as directors.
  • Ms. Boudreaux is a member of the board of directors for Anthem and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
  • "As Target continues to deepen guest loyalty and propel our strategy, David and Gail complement our board with relevant expertise in critical areas and tremendous leadership acumen.
  • I am pleased to welcome David and Gail to the Target family," said Brian Cornell, chairman and CEO of Target.