The Cox commitment to Middle Georgia never wavered in 2021, despite a pandemic, economic uncertainty and other issues impacting our area. Recognizing the need to give back to our communities now more than ever, Cox gave over a half-million in cash and in-kind donations to local charities and non-profits with a primary focus on youth, education, diversity and conservation initiatives.  

“As our local charities found new ways to provide much needed services to Middle Georgia residents, we wanted to ensure they could still count on Cox as a community partner,” said Caryn Frey, market vice president for Cox’s Middle Georgia market. “We found new and innovative ways to ensure they could achieve their goals and look forward to continue our support in 2022. 

In addition to our annual corporate giving, special grants were also awarded in 2021, some coming from our own employee’s pockets. Genesis House in Warner Robins received a special grant of $5,000 for program support. Cox Charities, a grant program funded entirely by local Cox employees, awarded $7,500 to local non-profits and schools.  In 2021, Middle Georgia employees awarded an Innovation in Education Grant to L.H. Williams Elementary School for $2,500. In addition, The Mentor’s Project of Bibb County received a $5,000 Cox Charities Community Investment Grant.   

Along with the monetary support, our employees, the majority of which still work from home, served on nearly 20 local nonprofit boards and committees virtually, to support community organizations in their efforts to reinvent plans and strategies due to the pandemic. 

After a year hiatus, the Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards returned, but this time, was presented as a special 30-minute television program highlighting 29 students from Macon-Bibb County. The show aired on YurView last Spring and was uploaded to YouTube.  These students were chosen by their school’s leaders due to their inspirational journeys.  Whether it was overcoming a disability, tragic life event or other obstacle in life, these children were celebrated for their impact on others.  

The Cox Middle Georgia Market consists of portions of Macon-Bibb, Houston, Peach and Jones Counties.