As Georgia Power’s community and economic development manager in the East Region, Matt supports local communities through leadership development, strategic planning, existing industry retention and expansions, and with new companies considering an expansion or relocation to the area. He works closely with Development Authorities, Chambers of Commerce, Commercial Real Estate agents and developers, business owners and executives, industrial plant managers, community foundations, schools and various state agencies to grow and expand the economic opportunities for Georgia’s side of the Central Savannah River area.
Mr. Forshee joined the Georgia Power team in 2014, having formerly served as