Atlanta Way 2.0 Kicks Off with Transformative Activator Orientations

By Britton Edwards, COO Atlanta Way 2.0

Attendees of the Dunwoody Activator Orientation gather after an energizing discussion! Photo: Atlanta Way 2.0

This past week marked the exciting launch of Atlanta Way 2.0’s Activator Orientations! Participation in these events wasn’t just about showing up — it was an investment in the power of connection, collaboration and convening to build a stronger, more united Atlanta.

Throughout this incredible week, we witnessed inspiring stories, new friendships forming and deep discussions on critical themes shaping our city’s future. Here are just a few key takeaways:

In a time when division and isolation are all too common, coming together is more important than ever.
Atlanta is already great, but we can do better — especially by bringing intentional groups together to drive meaningful change.
By bridging generations and engaging younger leaders in Atlanta’s civic culture, we can strengthen the very foundation of our city.
This movement is about aligning passion and purpose. Too often, our work happens in silos, but by uniting across sectors, we can harness the incredible power of this network to take on community challenges.
Compassion must be at the heart of what we do, and together, we can build a city where collaboration leads to real impact.

Decatur participants discussed how to move with compassion in today’s climate among other topics. Photo: Britton Edwards.

The enthusiasm and dedication shown by our participants reaffirmed our belief in the potential of this movement. This is just the beginning, and we invite you to stay engaged and bring others along. If you want to be part of this initiative, please sign up as an Activator and join us in shaping a better future for Atlanta.

As we move forward, we are thrilled to announce upcoming opportunities to continue this journey together. Join us next week in Downtown and Grant Park for two more Activator Orientations.

Downtown Thursday, Feb. 6 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Loudermilk Center

Historic Oakland Foundation Frida,y Feb. 7 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

RSVP through the HandsOn Atlanta website.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Hosts

We extend our sincere gratitude to the incredible leaders who hosted and facilitated these transformative events:

Leanne Rubenstein and Iyabo Onipede of Compassionate Atlanta
Lynn Durham of Georgia CORE
Heather Fortner of Signature FD
Brent Macon of Macon Atlanta, 100 Coffees & The Little Gym Dunwoody
Bob Littell of NetWeavers Inspire

Their generosity and leadership played a crucial role in making these orientations impactful and inspiring.

Midtown attendees enjoyed the beautiful space provided by hosts at Signature FD and breakout sessions around topics such as how to convene and collaborate around challenges in our region.

Bonus Resource from one of our Activators!

As a bonus, Bob Littell, Activator and host, has generously offered his NetWeaving Inspire courses for free to our entire Activator Network. You can take a quick assessment quiz to find your NetWeaving score here. If you’re looking to enhance your networking skills, consider taking the NetWeaver Diplomat course and becoming a certified NetWeaver Diplomat!

Atlanta Loves You — Let’s Build the Future Together

We are committed to making Atlanta a more connected, collaborative, and compassionate city. Your engagement is shaping the future of our region, and we can’t wait to see what we achieve together. Stay connected, stay engaged, and let us know if there are topics you want to address or if Atlanta Way 2.0 can help you facilitate a community discussion.

Reach out to britton@atlantaway.org with ideas and questions!