Bill Elliott’s donation of a solar powered bench will allow ABAC students to charge their phones in the sunshine.

TIFTON, Ga. — Solar technology hit the grounds at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College with a new bench that will allow students to charge their phones and enjoy the beautiful South Georgia weather. Students have Bill Elliott to thank for the generous donation that was given in memory of his wife, Julia Ann Simpson Elliott.

“Julia Ann had a dream to be a teacher,” said Elliott, a Colquitt County resident. “She came to ABAC in 1962 and 1963, and then went to the University of Georgia to study home economics.”

Ms. Elliott went on to teach home economics in Florida and Georgia for several years. After his wife passed away in 2010, Elliott decided to invest his time in promoting solar technology.

To honor his wife, he wanted to give back to the campus that she loved.

Elliott sells solar systems in agricultural settings. He serves as a regional sales manager for Hannah Solar and is a partner with Sunbelt Power Solutions.