Audrey King, who serves as senior vice president of corporate responsibility for Georgia Power and is also the president and CEO of The Georgia Power Foundation, has been announced as the speaker for the 2026 Holmes-Hunter Lecture. The event will take place on Monday, February 23 at 2 p.m. in the University of Georgia Chapel.
The Holmes-Hunter Lecture honors Charlayne Hunter-Gault and Hamilton Holmes Sr., recognized as the first Black students to attend the University of Georgia. This lecture series has been held annually since 1985 and is sponsored by the Office of the President.
In her current role at Georgia Power, King oversees efforts related to corporate responsibility, philanthropy, community engagement, and volunteerism across Georgia. Her work focuses on areas such as education, environmental initiatives, and supporting communities throughout the state.
King took on her present position in April 2025 after serving as senior vice president of region external affairs for Georgia Power. In that capacity, she led external activities statewide by guiding region executives, engaging in strategic planning and workforce initiatives, and developing relationships with key stakeholders.
Her previous experience includes serving as South Region vice president for Georgia Power, where she managed external operations for customers across a 62-county area that included cities like Savannah, Valdosta, and Albany. Over her 35-year tenure at Georgia Power, King has worked in customer service, sales, distribution, and external affairs.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, King has contributed to several community organizations. She has served on boards including those for the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, Union Mission Inc., Savannah Technical College, Georgia Southern University Housing Foundation, Savannah Rotary Club, and BankSouth’s advisory board. Her additional roles include positions with United Way Executive Board, Homebuilders Association, past presidency of both Valdosta North Rotary Club and Moody Air Force Base honorary commander program. She also participated in state-level service through involvement with the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless and chaired the Department of Community Affairs board.
King is an alumna of Leadership Lowndes, Leadership Savannah, and Leadership Georgia programs. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Troy University.
Originally from Macon but now living in Fayetteville with her family, King is described as passionate about education and fostering future leaders.
