ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Head of Community Affairs for Amazon’s Georgia Region, Terreta Rodgers, has been chosen by the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Albany State University and the King Day Celebration Committee, to be the keynote speaker for the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner.

The dinner is set to take place on Jan. 15 at Albany State University’s West Campus Student Center.

Presented by Colony Bank, the annual MLK Dinner brings together business, civic, and community leaders to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through reflection, dialogue, and celebration of leadership and service.

The Albany Chamber of Commerce states that the company tables for the event are filling quickly, and organizations are encouraged to reserve their seats early.

Rodgers is a respected leader in corporate and community engagement, overseeing Amazon’s local external affairs strategy across the state.

Her work focuses on the following:

• strengthening community partnerships
• supporting economic development
• advancing initiatives centered on education and workforce opportunity

Rodgers has 20 years of experience in the following:

• Public service
• Corporate relations
• Government affairs
• Brand Marketing

Rodgers began her career in public service, including roles with the Office of the Mayor of Atlanta and as a press secretary for Vice President Al Gore.

Rodgers holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media Arts from Clark Atlanta University and a Master of Public Administration from Georgia State University. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and serves on several civic and business boards throughout Georgia. Her commitment to leadership and community impact closely aligns with the principles and legacy of Dr. King.

In addition to the keynote address, the 2026 MLK Dinner will include the presentation of two educational scholarships to Albany State University and the awarding of a Chamber-sponsored membership for a diverse small business in our area.

Businesses and organizations interested in reserving company tables are encouraged to act quickly. To reserve a table, please contact Mary Bickerstaff at the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce at 229-434-8700.

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