Kim-Yen Toy, a graduate student at Savannah College of Art and Design, used a sea turtle in her logo design. MORRIS NEWS SERVICE

Perdue reveals two logos for G-8 summit

ATLANTA - Gov. Sonny Perdue unveiled the G-8 summit's two official logos Tuesday, both of which are nature-based designs created by students at Savannah College of Art and Design.

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The students were asked to incorporate the environmental beauty of Georgia's coastal lowlands into their artwork, which will symbolize the annual gathering of the world's economic leaders.

The summit is set for June 8-10 on Glynn County's Sea Island.

Mr. Perdue also called on members of Atlanta's private business sector to come forward and help in Georgia's preparation as an international host.

"This is the largest international event in Georgia since the Olympics," he said. "We need your talent, your enthusiasm, your ideas, your elbow grease and your financial aid."

Mr. Perdue's staff estimates they will need to raise nearly $16 million from the private sector to fund the summit.

The logos were unveiled at a breakfast meeting held by the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. One logo, a marshland oak tree covered in Spanish moss, will be used for official business relating to the summit.

The other image, a sea turtle, will be the symbol for G-8 marketing and fund-raising efforts.

Members of the governor's staff said residents throughout southeast Georgia will see the logos frequently during the next eight months.

David Begley, a graduate student at Savannah College of Art and Design, created the marshland oak tree design. MORRIS NEWS SERVICE

The summit is expected to have an economic impact of between $250 million and $500 million throughout the state.

As many as 3,000 journalists and 7,000 summit staff members are expected to attend the event; most of them will stay in Savannah.

Kim-Yen Toy, who designed the sea turtle logo, said she drew her first draft by hand while watching the World Series.

David Begley, who designed the tree logo, said he was excited to have his work displayed before an international audience.

Reach Brian Basinger at (404) 589-8424 or brian.basinger@morris.com.

--From the Wednesday, November 19, 2003 printed edition of the Augusta Chronicle