Cox’s commitment to give back to the communities it serves was evident again in 2019, as the company awarded approximately $500,000 in cash and in-kind donations to non-profits, charities and government organizations in Middle Georgia.
 
“One of the hallmarks of Cox is giving back to the communities we serve, said Bonnie Lopez-Crowe, market vice president for Cox’s Middle Georgia market. “We are proud members of this community. We live here, our kids go to school here, we want to see Middle Georgia succeed like everyone else.  If we can help by giving back we’re happy to do our part.”
 
In 2019, Cox provided funds and services to numerous organizations including, but not limited to, Boys and Girls Clubs, Tubman Museum, Museum of Arts and Sciences, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Macon Arts Alliance, Historic Macon Foundation, Museum of Aviation, and many more.
 
Cox also continued to support local education and the business community with donations and support to Bibb County School District, Houston County Board of Education, Mercer University, Middle Georgia State University, Central Georgia Technical College as well as all chambers of commerce in Bibb, Houston, and Peach counties.
 
In addition to corporate donations, Cox Charities, a grant program funded entirely by Cox employees, donated $9,000 to local non-profits and schools.  In 2019, a total of $3,000 was awarded to Thomson Middle School, Southeast High School, and Porter Elementary School, while The Grand Opera House received a $5,000 grant, and the Houston County Habitat for Humanity received a $1,000 grant. Along with the monetary support, several Cox employees served on over 20 local nonprofit boards, giving their time back to the community on issues they feel passionate about.  Cox Middle Georgia employees also partnered with local nonprofits to provide over 1,000 hours of volunteer time in the community.
 
Cox also recognized 30 students in Macon-Bibb County through its Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards last Spring.  These students were chosen by their schools, as an inspiration to the staff and students at their respective school.  Whether it was overcoming a disability, tragic life event or other obstacle in life, these children were celebrated for their impact on others.