Sue Smith has joined the sales team at Prudential Georgia Realty's office in Peachtree City.

"Sue has a lot of experience in the industry," said Lynda Dunn, managing broker. "Her experiences combined with her drive to succeed will help her become a top agent."

Smith is a member of the Fayette Board of REALTORS and the National Association of REALTORS. Smith also has experience in mortgage banking.

"I will provide the highest professional services to my customers," Smith said. "My success will stem from the respect and consideration that I will show each client."

The second annual Fayette County Chamber of Commerce Small Business Showcase is set for Aug. 18. The showcase is free to Chamber members and $10 for all others.

Exhibitors who want to display information are welcome to bring a small table and show brochures or products.

If you're interested in helping with donations of food for the event, call Janet McGregor at 770-631-9503.

Georgia Power Company filed a three-year rate plan with the PSC earlier in the summer which calls fro a 5.25 rate reduction for 213,000 small business customers. Officials estimate the reduction will amount to $50 million in annual savings for small business owners.

The company is scheduled to present its testimony beginning Aug. 24 and continuing through the fall. A decision is expected in early December.

Chick-fil-A announced recently that Fayetteville resident Evi Vingerling has been selected to receive a $1,000 Leadership Scholarship.

"As we continue to celebrate the 25th anniversary of our scholarship program, it gives us great satisfaction to know that we have helped nearly 13,000 Chick-fil-A restaurant employees to continue pursuing their education," said Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy.

Vingerling was nominated by her manager at the Fayetteville store by her manager Doug Mickey. She plans to study drawing and painting at the Royal Academy of Art in Den Haag, Holland this fall.

Kathy Boyd has been named director of conference planning for the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center in Peachtree City.

Boyd recently served as the senior meeting service manager at the Wyndham Palm Springs Hotel and Resort in Palm Springs, Ca. During her 10-year career at the resort, Boyd worked her way to manager from banquet captain.

"We are thrilled that Kathy Boyd has accepted the director of conference planning position," said Thomas Shaver, general manager of Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center. "Her vast experience in both food and beverage and conference planning make her the ideal choice. I know that she will become a valued member of our team."