Georgia PRIMA

The Georgia PRIMA Board of Directors would like to congratulate our 2025 award winners who were recently honored at our Awards Luncheon held at the 2025 Annual Educational Series in Rome, Georgia on Thursday, April 3, 2025. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 (𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 Lockton) 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗻𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆. HCWA’s nomination recognized the entity for efforts throughout 2024 focused on safe boating and water safety. The nomination included information about several steps the Authority has taken to enhance both internal safety and community safety including: enhanced and proactive safety patrols with increased scope and effectiveness, partnership with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for enhanced water safety, and partnership with Henry County Public Safety to establish the Life Jacket Loner Stations at key locations around the reservoirs. Additionally, the Authority was commended for the education outreach to several local schools, reaching over 400 students to provide education regarding water safety, including knowledge and skills for identifying risks and maintaining safety around water. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 (𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 @RichterHead) 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆. Marie was selected for this award based on outstanding achievements in the area of Public Entity Risk Management and Leadership. Nominated by fellow risk and insurance professionals from the organization, it was noted that Marie has instilled a strong risk management culture through the County’s many departments, particularly those departments that have responsibilities for observing and maintaining public operations. Marie was commended for developing and building a Risk Management Program for the County from the ground up and working closely with her LGRMS field rep in developing training, processes, and procedures to address and reduce claims and losses. Marie has been a valuable member to Georgia PRIMA for several years and currently serves on the Board of Directors and in the officer role of Chapter Secretary. Congratulations to both of our 2025 award winners!

2025 Annual Educational Series: "HOLLYWOOD" at The Forum GAPRIMA PRESENTS The 2025 Annual Educational Series with this year's theme: "HOLLYWOOD" at The Forum in Rome, Georgia This fun and exciting Educational Series will have topics that range from beginner to advanced level risk management. We will have informational sessions that will provide practical nuggets that practitioners can take away and put into use right away. We are excited to announce our renowned Keynote Speaker, Dean Coughenour. Dean will share energetic, upbeat and practical tips as he walks through the "Mystical Magic in Managing Claims"! We are surely in for a treat with this presentation! Below is a sneak peek at some of the topics, which includes speakers, panel sessions, and round table discussions: What is the Total Cost of Risk? Beyond the Drug Test - Navigating the Complexities of Drug Tests Protecting Your Entity's Sovereign Immunity 1st Amendment Audits - What You Need to Know! Employment Law Updates Georgia Workers Compensation Updates The Importance of Safety Culture And back by popular demand.....a roundtable discussion! Please go to www.gaprima.org to register as an attendee, vendor or sponsor. Links to view hotel information and the Downtown Rome, GA map or located on the webpage. We hope that everyone will be able to attend this year’s annual conference. #prima #gaprima #lightscameraaction #hollywood #riskmanagement #humanresources

Unleash 2025: Discover, Discuss, Drive Change! Please Join Us! 1st Quarter - 2025 Meeting January 8, 2025, | 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM Athens-Clarke County UGA Extension Office 275 Cleveland Road, Bogart, GA, 30622 Hosted by: Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Agenda Items 9:30 A.M. Registration 10:00 A.M – 10:15 A.M President’s Welcome - Sarah Huffman, President GAPRIMA 10:15 A.M – 11:00 A.M. - Intraosseous Basivertebral Nerve Ablation / Vertebrogenic Pain Relief (Intracept) Presenter: Shane Mangrum, MD, Axion Spine & Neurosurgery 11:00 A.M. – 11:15 A.M. - Break 11:15 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. - Defense Can Be Your Best Offense! Common Defenses in Georgia Workers’ Compensation Claims Presenters: Mark Goodman & Mark Irby, Swift Currie 12:15 P.M. Lunch Sponsored By: Swift / Currie Tickets $0 Member Ticket $20 Non-Member Ticket REGISTER NOW: www.gaprima.org

At this time of Thanksgiving celebration, Wishing you the happiness of good friends, the joy of a happy family, and the wonder of the holiday season. Have a memorable Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Georgia Public Risk Management Association.

Today, we honor and express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country. Your dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting our freedoms are a true testament to courage and patriotism. Thank you, veterans, for your service. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #GeorgiaPRIMA #PublicRiskManagement #HonoringOurHeroes

Today, we honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We will never forget.

Another success! Thank you to all of the attendees, speakers, sponsors, and fellow risk professionals for coming out! Watch til the end! There's an extra special quarterly meeting coming up next! Also enjoy the lovely music in the end 😊

Georgia had a strong contingent, including our current chapter President, Vice President, and Secretary, as well as our chapter scholarship recipients, representing at #primacon24 - the National PRIMA - Public Risk Management Association’s Annual Conference in Nashville, TN. We are thankful for all these dedicated public servants from across our state who dedicate time, including attending conference classes on a weekend, to learn, network, and advance the profession of public risk management. Thank you for representing our state and entities so well!