Abit Massey

Mr. Massey is Chairman of Peach State Bank's Community Development Board along with serving as President of the Georgia Poultry Federation. Mr. Massey is a well known veteran banker to many in the Gainesville and northeast Georgia area. He currently serves as member of Board and Executive Committee of UGA Research Foundation and as Director and Secretary of UGA Real Estate Foundation. Some of his awards and appointments include: First Distinguished Citizen Award, Northeast Georgia Council, Boy Scouts of America, 1985. Lifetime Achievement Award, National Poultry & Food Distributors Association, first person not a company owner to receive the award. Distinguished Service Awards from University of Georgia Colleges of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences and Veterinary Medicine and from Georgia Tech Research Institute. Chairman, Georgia State Games Commission which conducts the official state amateur games in cooperation with Georgia Recreation & Parks Association and others. Chairman, FDR Warm Springs Memorial Advisory Committee which conducts programs at the Little White House in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources. Director, Georgia Chamber of Commerce. Director, Georgia Council on Economic Education. Past President, Georgia Jaycees, when Georgia was selected as best state organization in country; established Empty Stocking Fund in Hall County for Gainesville Jaycees.

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