Matt Holmes Joins AARP Georgia as Communications Director

Matt Holmes of Tucker has joined AARP Georgia as the Associate State Director for Communications. In this role, Holmes will be responsible for the design and implementation of AARP’s strategic communications plan in the Peach State – working to engage AARP members, volunteers, media and the public on AARP Georgia’s top advocacy and community engagement initiatives.

“We are excited to welcome Matt into the AARP family and we look forward to leveraging his extensive skills and talents to engage our members and all people 50-plus,” said AARP Georgia State Director Debra Tyler Horton.   

As a 20-year communications professional, Holmes brings to the position extensive experience in media and government relations. Most recently, Holmes served as the Director of Communications and Administrative Services for the City of Tucker, Georgia. Prior to his years in local government, Holmes worked across a variety of media platforms in the Atlanta area including SportsRadio 92.9 the Game, 11Alive News, and as the studio host for the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Hawks radio networks.

“It’s an honor to join an organization that is making such a positive impact on the lives of people 50-plus across our state,” said Holmes. “I’m looking forward to telling the story of AARP and contributing to the mission of empowering people to choose how they live as they age.”

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