The Southern Group

The Southern Group is one of the Southeast’s most respected government affairs and advocacy firms, with offices across Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Washington, D.C.

Founded more than 25 years ago, The Southern Group pioneered a unique style of advocacy — one built on aligning the best and brightest talent from business, government, and politics to deliver unparalleled access, strategic counsel, and real results for clients at every level of government.

Today, The Southern Group operates at the intersection of government relations, digital influence, and strategic communications — helping clients navigate an increasingly complex landscape where the lines between government, business, and public opinion have never been more blurred.

659 Auburn Avenue NE, Suite 154 Atlanta, GA 30312

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Meet Joel Wiggins, MPA

Managing Partner, The Southern Group Georgia

Joel Wiggins serves as Managing Partner of The Southern Group’s Georgia office, bringing a deep network across the state’s local and legislative landscape and years of hands-on experience in government affairs and policy.

A seasoned government relations professional, Joel has built a reputation for knowing how Georgia works, from the Gold Dome in Atlanta to the county courthouses and city halls across South Georgia.

Joel’s decision to bring The Southern Group on board as South Georgia Magazine’s first Founding Partner reflects something we hear from him consistently: a genuine belief in South Georgia’s people, its potential, and its future.

What is a Founding Partner?

Founding Partnerships are a limited, first-year-only opportunity for organizations that want to be part of building something from the ground up. There are limited positions available across three tiers, and they represent the highest level of integrated visibility across our magazine, podcast, newsletter, and website, along with industry exclusivity. These are more than just advertising packages. They’re investments in South Georgia’s story.

We are just getting started, and there are still positions available. If your organization wants to be part of building this platform alongside us, we’d love to have a conversation.