The certified public accounting firm of Dabbs, Hickman, Hill and Cannon, LLP is pleased to announce that Tal R. Johnson, Vivian S. Myers, and Austin K. York have been named as partners with the firm. In their new leadership capacity, they join a firm that has been serving clients for nearly 50 years. 

Tal is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting. He also has a master of accountancy degree from Georgia Southern University. Tal joined the firm in 2005 and specializes in small business financial reporting, audit, tax planning and preparation, and business advisory services. Tal’s community involvement has included Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man of the Year, UGA Terry College of Business Young Alumni Board, Leadership Savannah, Rotary Club of Statesboro, and the Chamber of Commerce. He has also served as past president for the Savannah Chapter of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants and treasurer of the Savannah USO. Tal is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants, and Statesboro First United Methodist Church. Tal is married to Katie Byrd Johnson, and they have one daughter, Byrdie.

Vivian is a graduate of Georgia Southern University with a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting. While at Georgia Southern, she was a member of Beta Alpha Psi accounting honor society. She joined the firm in 1995. She is experienced in small business accounting, business advisory services, and income taxation of individuals, corporations, and partnerships. Vivian serves as secretary and treasurer of Joseph’s Home for Boys. She also serves on the health industry committee and has served on the special events committee of the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce. She has served as past president for the Southeast Georgia Chapter of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants and is involved with the American Diabetes Association as well as other civic organizations. She is a member of the 2007 Leadership Bulloch Class and was selected to the Business Report and Journals 40 under 40 in 2008. Vivian is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. Vivian attends Beulah Baptist Church. She is married to Billy Myers.

Austin is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting as well as a master of accountancy degree. He has been with the firm since 2009 and specializes in small business financial reporting, personal financial planning, audit, and tax planning and preparation. Austin’s community involvement has included treasurer of The Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity, treasurer of the Humane Society of Greater Savannah, treasurer of Long Point Property Owners Association, Inc., and vice president of the Savannah Chapter of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. Austin is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants, and Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. Austin and his wife, Kelly, have one son, Walker. 

Edwin Hill, managing partner of the firm, stated, “We look forward to having our new partners continue to advocate and advise on behalf of our clients when there are business and tax-based decisions to be made. Individually, each of our new partners provides a wealth of experience in various aspects of our profession. Collectively, they are an outstanding addition to our firm leadership as we continue to grow and exceed the expectations of the businesses and individuals we represent.” Billy Hickman, senior partner with the firm, added, “Each of our new partners has numerous business affiliations, excellent credentials, and professional expertise. They are very involved in their local communities. We are fortunate to be able to strengthen and broaden our leadership team with this addition.”