Jim Aaron, owner/operator of numerous McDonald’s across Georgia and Tennessee has been awarded the prestigious Ronald Award.

The Ronald Award is given out to the top 1 percent of owner/operators in the US who have made outstanding contributions to strengthening the McDonald’s brand image and serving their customers and local communities.

In all, Aaron owns eight McDonald’s, including Armuchee, East Rome and Summerville.

Aaron is a strong community advocate and sponsors local high school athletics, including both Trion and Chattooga Schools.