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During the 1960's and 1970's, Mr. Robinson became one of Georgia's top banking mentors with his acquisitions and development of more than 20 community banks. In 1974, he purchased the publicly held Atlantic American Corporation insurance conglomerate. Some of Robinson's past investments include Rhodes Furniture Stores, one of Georgia's largest sawmills, and companies in pest control and outdoor advertising. In recent years, Robinson's acquisitions have included Bull Run Corporation and Gray Television.During the 1960's and 1970's, Mr. Robinson became one of Georgia's top banking mentors with his acquisitions and development of more than 20 community banks. In 1974, he purchased the publicly held Atlantic American Corporation insurance conglomerate. Some of Robinson's past investments include Rhodes Furniture Stores, one of Georgia's largest sawmills, and companies in pest control and outdoor advertising. In recent years, Robinson's acquisitions have included Bull Run Corporation and Gray Television.
Active in supporting many causes, Mr. Robinson and his wife, Nita, an Atlantic American Board member, were named Philanthropists of the Year in 1994 by the Georgia Chapter, National Society of Fundraising Executives. In 1995, Mr. Robinson was inducted into the Business Hall of Fame by the College of Business Administration, Georgia State University. He also received an Honorary Degree from Oglethorpe University in 1995.
Robinson has served as director of the Atlanta Arts Alliance (now known as the Woodruff Arts Center). He is Director Emeritus of Westminster Schools and Wachovia Corporation. He also serves as a life member of the board of directors of the High Museum of Art. In 1998, Georgia State University renamed their business school "The J. Mack Robinson School of Business." He received Georgia State University's Beta Gamma Sigma Medallion for Entrepreneurship in 1999. | 