Atlanta, Georgia Chapter

Serving alumni, friends and prospective students in the greater Atlanta, Georgia area.
Georgia counties include: Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dawson, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Henry, Newton, Paulding, Polk, Rockdale, Spaulding, Walton

Upcoming Events

2024 Chapter Volunteer Team

Do not solicit for any reason. Contact information is provided for chapter purposes only.

President - John Graham '81, '82
Vice President - William Thomas '89
Secretary - Blaire Wilson '12,'13
Treasurer - Mike Criswell '80

Committee Chairpersons
Communication/Social Media - Chandra Harmond Brandel '92
Scholarship - William Thomas '89
Send-off Party - John Graham '81, '82
Bulldog Bites & Retired Alumni - William Thomas '89
Student Recruiting - Blaire Wilson '12,'13
Young Alumni – Hunter Allen ‘20

If you have ideas to share, want to learn more about the chapter, or volunteer with the team, please contact us at info@msstate-atlanta.org, or contact Janet Downey, Coordinator of Volunteer Engagement, at 662-325-8515 or jdowney@alumni.msstate.edu.

Chapter Membership Information

If you’re an alumnus or friend of MSU who lives in the metro Atlanta area (based on your mailing address with the Alumni Association), you’re automatically a member of this chapter. An annual donation to Mississippi State made through the MSU Foundation makes you an active member of the MSU Alumni Association and the Atlanta, Georgia Chapter.

Supporting the Chapter and Scholarship Fund

Financial Support of individuals and businesses is also important to the success of the Atlanta, GA Chapter. There are two ways to support through the MSU Foundation.

Chapter Scholarship

The Atlanta, GA Chapter has established an endowed scholarship fund through the MSU Foundation to be given to entering freshmen from the metro Atlanta area. Help us grow this fund by making a tax-deductible donation, in any amount.
Utilize secure online giving Support the Scholarship Fund

Advancement Fund

The Atlanta, GA Chapter Advancement Fund supports the chapter's goals and initiatives. Gifts to this fund help pay for activities and events hosted by the chapter, which ultimately supports the chapter scholarship.
Support the Atlanta, GA Chapter Fund.

To use a check, make checks payable to MSU Foundation and send to:
MSU Foundation, P.O. Box 6149, Mississippi State, MS 39762
You can also call (662) 325-7000.

Donations designated to one of our chapter funds help students from our area become Bulldogs and graduate from Mississippi State.

Student Recruiting and Scholarship

MSU Office of Admissions & Scholarships Georgia Staff

S.G. Maddox, Assistant Director of Student Recruitment for East Coast
s.g.maddox@msstate.edu or 404-353-4845.
Atlanta area counties: Cobb, Coweta, Fulton, Fayette

Connie Taylor, Admissions Counselor for Atlanta metro and East Georgia
L.C.Taylor@msstate.edu or 404-713-0941.
Atlanta area counties: DeKalb, Gwinnett, Dawson, Forsyth, Clayton, Butts, Barrow, Dawson, Hall, Henry, Newton, Walton

Savannah Willis, Admissions Counselor for Atlanta metro and East Georgia
sgw195@msstate.edu or 571-575-5377.
Atlanta area counties: Douglas, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Haralson, Polk, Paulding, Spalding

Katelynn Potter, Transfer Admissions Counselor for Georgia
aks613@msstate.edu or 662-418-5503.
Atlanta area counties: Douglas, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Haralson, Polk, Paulding, Spalding

If you have any questions about student recruiting in the Atlanta area and also the State of Georgia, please contact one of these Counselors. Our Admissions Counselors visit area high schools and community colleges, participate in college and career fairs, talk to students and parents and work full time to recruit students to become Mississippi State Bulldogs!

Alumni and friends are encouraged to assist with student recruiting. If you would like to join the volunteer Alumni Recruitment Network, please contact the Alumni Association to sign up with the Alumni Recruitment Network.

Atlanta, Georgia Chapter Scholarship

Applications for scholarships are available through the student application for admission after receiving admittance to MSU.  Students who complete the general scholarship information after admittance to Mississippi State will automatically be considered if the criteria are met.

The University Scholarship Committee administers the scholarship program at Mississippi State University. Financial need may be used as consideration in selection. Any scholarships will be awarded on a year-to-year basis.

Awards will be based on funds available.  Funds will not be given directly to the recipients; rather, the university business office will credit the recipients' tuition and fees expenses each semester.

Mississippi State car tags are available for purchase in the state of Georgia.

Kroger Community Rewards When you shop at Kroger, Kroger will also donate to Mississippi State Atlanta Alumni Association. Register online at www.krogercommunityrewards.com. Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy!