Category: Civic Messages

For many businesses, the holiday rush is both the most exciting and most demanding stretch of the year. It’s a time when customer expectations run high, delivery timelines tighten, and every shipment matters. While storefronts and online shops focus on delivering great products and great service, Norfolk Southern is hard at work behind the scenes […]

By Erin Izen, Executive Director of The Home Depot Foundation When I first met Kim, a proud U.S. Navy veteran, fifty of my fellow orange-clad Home Depot associates were in her backyard, with another 250 of them dispersed at other homes throughout her neighborhood in Historic West End.  An Atlanta native, Kim was stationed in […]

By Cathryn Vassell, CEO, Partners for HOME, with support from The Coca-Cola Company  Atlanta’s fight to end homelessness is gaining momentum — showing what’s possible when data, compassion, and collaboration come together.  After recent rises in homelessness, Atlanta has reached a turning point. The city’s homeless population has plateaued — a hopeful sign that coordinated […]

Atlanta’s success has always been tied to the strength of its communities, from the neighborhoods that fuel its culture to the workers who drive its economy. At Norfolk Southern, we’re proud that thousands of our employees call this city home. That’s why we invest millions of dollars each year in local organizations and initiatives to […]

By Trey Kilpatrick, Senior Vice President of External Affairs, Georgia Power Trey Kilpatrick serves as senior vice president of External Affairs for Georgia Power, the state’s largest electric utility.  Across the country, the cost of basic needs like food, housing, and utilities continues to rise. At the same time, Georgia is growing. Businesses and families […]