JA Northwest Georgia Business Hall of Fame
This annual event in Dalton highlights the careers and public service of some of the area’s most outstanding citizens. The honorees are selected based on their outstanding business accomplishments as well as their extensive support of our community.
At the 20th annual event we will celebrate the induction of W.L. “Tommy” Thompson, as he joins the prestigious list of laureates who have enriched the Northwest Georgia community through his business leadership and exemplary civic and professional achievements. In addition to Tommy, the evening will honor Anna Adamson & Zack Adamson as the two 2026 Rising Stars.
The 20th annual JA Northeast Georgia Business Hall of Fame will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at the Dalton Conference Center.
The 2026 JA Northwest Georgia Business Hall of Fame is SOLD OUT. We appreciate the generous support from the Greater Dalton community. We look forward to see everyone on March 5th.
2026 Laureate
W.L. “Tommy” Thompson
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors
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2025 Highlights
Laureates
Jack Bandy
Shirley & Alan Lorberbaum
V.D. Parrott, Jr.
Catherine Evans Whitener
James E. Brown
Norman D. Burkett
Harry I. Saul
Jackson Parks Turner
Kenneth E. Boring
James M. Boring, Jr.
Thomas R. Jones
Jim Jolly
Norris Little
Pleas Smith
Dixie & Bob Kinard
Don Thomas
Charles E. Bowen
Mark Pace
Chang Bin Yim
Dicksie Bradley Bandy
Loutrelle & Lamar Lyle
John T. Minor, III
W.W. (Bill) Fincher, Jr.
David E. Pennington, III
Joe W. Yarbrough
I.V. Chandler
Jim Bethel
Ralph J. Boe
Willena & Shelby Peeples
Shaw Industries Group, Inc.
Hamilton Health Care System
Gordon Morehouse
John P. Neal III
Robert E. Shaw
Donna & Bryan Hair
Debbie & Bryan Macon
Frederick “Chip”
Harvey Howalt III
Bob Chandler
Brooks Rizer
Bryan E. McAllister
Cathy & Jim Mathews
*Listed by induction year