ATHENS, Ga., Feb. 24 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news release:

Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter-Gault's footsteps on the University of Georgia campus opened the door for many like Audrey King. Her path has been defined by doors that opened for her and doors she had to open herself.

King spoke about the importance of walking through those doors during the annual Holmes-Hunter Lecture, held on Feb. 23 in the Chapel.

"The story of Holmes and Hunter shows us what true legacy looks like," King said.

King now serves as the senior vice president of corporate responsibility for Georgia Power and president and CEO of The Georgia Power Foundation, but she began her career at the company as a customer service representati...