By United Way of Greater Atlanta Communities thrive when every child, individual and family has the ability to thrive, but this requires policymakers, state leaders and the effort of advocates and stakeholders on all fronts. A comprehensive approach to public policy calls for us to be proactive in the lives of Georgia’s youngest, while aiding […]
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Women will serve in record-setting numbers for Georgia’s next legislative session
By Guest Columnist MELITA EASTERS, executive director of Georgia WIN List, a grassroots political action committee dedicated to recruiting, training, supporting, electing, and re-electing Democratic women. As the Georgia General Assembly convenes Monday, women will hold a historic 82 seats for the first time since the Supreme Court of the United States set aside a […]
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Georgia River Network encourages residents to explore local waterways with 2023 Paddle-A-Thon
The Paddle-A-Thon includes over a dozen challenges and 220 miles of paddling adventures throughout the state’s water trail system.
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Herschel Walker Ignored the Concerns of Older Georgians
By Guest Columnist NAN ORROCK, Georgia State Senator. Now that the runoff election dust has settled and Senator Raphael Warnock is returning to Washington, it’s clear that Herschel Walker’s inability to focus on the kitchen table issues cost the Republican support among our state’s most powerful constituency – older voters. I belong to that constituency. […]
Posted inColumns, John Ruch
Introducing the Stanley Awards for Georgia’s worst suppressions of First Amendment and open government
I’m proud to announce the debut of the Stanley Suppression Awards for Georgia’s worst attempts to stifle First Amendment activity and cloud government transparency.
Posted inColumns, Tom Baxter
Louisiana election, Georgia court case signal stormier time for public service commissions
You better watch out. That’s the holiday greeting a Louisiana utility lobbyist might be sending his colleagues in other states this year.
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Georgia colleges must do what policy makers won’t: Oglethorpe University hosts conference focused on supporting undocumented students
By Guest Columnist PETER DYE, assistant director of community and global engagement and TheDream.US scholar advisor at Oglethorpe University. Last month, Oglethorpe University hosted the inaugural “Coalition and Community Building: Supporting Georgia’s Undocumented Students in Higher Education.” The conference was sponsored by the Atlanta Global Research and Education Collaborative (AGREC) and gathered community leaders, higher education […]
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Novel Center for Urban Research launched by Georgia Tech and Atlanta
Georgia Tech and the City of Atlanta are launching a Center for Urban Research to help revitalize communities and address racial inequities.
Posted inColumns, Maria's Metro
OnBoard finds continued progress of women at Georgia’s public companies
A year ago, no public company in Georgia had as many women as men on their board. Today, four companies have reached or exceeded gender parity.
Posted inFinancial Inclusion, Thought Leadership
Wells Fargo brings “HOPE” and a financial coach inside a freshly redesigned Georgia branch
By Debbie Fiddyment Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf and Operation HOPE chairman, founder and CEO John Hope Bryant cut the ribbon Wednesday on a newly redesigned Stone Mountain branch that focuses on resources for unbanked and underserved communities. The updated Stone Mountain Memorial branch in DeKalb County introduced a “HOPE Inside” center and financial coach who works for the […]
Posted inSecuring Atlanta's Future, Thought Leadership
Where Georgia Candidates and Surveyed Voters Stand on Early Childhood Issues
By GEEARS At the GEEARS Candidate Summit on Supporting Children and Families on October 3rd, several of Georgia’s candidates for statewide office spoke directly to voters, particularly those of us who vote with a keen eye on the issues that affect Georgians ages five and under. The two-hour program at Georgia Public Broadcasting was a […]
Posted inSecuring Atlanta's Future, Thought Leadership
The Power of Engagement and Experiential Learning
By Julian Arias, Vice President, JA Discovery Center Experience’ It’s now nearly six weeks into the new school year. Long enough for students to be back in classrooms and settling into their new routines, but not quite long enough to be counting down until summer again. Today’s educators are challenged with connecting with students who […]
Posted inPeople, Places & Parks, Thought Leadership
Climate Law Will Boost Innovation in Georgia
By Michael O’Reilly, Director of Policy & Climate Strategy, The Nature Conservancy Addressing climate change is mistakenly portrayed by some as a sacrifice that will undermine our economy and reduce our standard of living. The truth, of course, is that efforts that enhance our use of clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions are exactly […]
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Audubon Society’s Georgia Grows Native for Birds: A month-long education, celebration of native flora and fauna
In less time than the average human lifespan, over three billion birds have disappeared from North America.
Posted inSecuring Atlanta's Future, Thought Leadership
Child Care Can’t Wait: Georgia’s Leaders Must Act
When the reconciliation package made its way through the House last November, it contained a $400 billion investment in early childhood education. We felt so hopeful at that time. But the reconciliation package (now known as the Inflation Reduction Act or IRA) was signed into law on August 16th with these critical funds cut completely. […]
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Residents become scientists for the day with The Great Georgia Pollinator Count
This upcoming weekend, people from all around the state are getting up close and personal with their local insect community.
Posted inSecuring Atlanta's Future, Thought Leadership
Junior Achievement: A Legacy of Economic Empowerment
By Helene G. Lollis In 2002 after declining another corporate relocation, I took a package from my Fortune Global 50 employer and bought a small business. I vividly remember sharing the news with my family, expecting reactions of surprise, but receiving instead commentary that they’d “always assumed” I would be a business owner someday, echoing […]
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U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff: Building high-speed rail in Georgia can be ‘transformative’
During his talk to the Rotary Club of Atlanta on June 27, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff made a plea for Georgia to revisit the development of high-speed rail to connect Atlanta with cities across the Southeast.
Posted inPhilanthropy, Thought Leadership
Heart-healthy Porch Chats: How Wholesome Wave Georgia evolved from behind-the-scenes to on-the-ground
By Mike Rouse, community outreach ambassador and Will Sellers, executive director, Wholesome Wave Georgia Wholesome Wave Georgia increases access to fresh, healthy, locally grown fruits and vegetables for food and nutrition insecure families – who we refer to as our neighbors – across metro Atlanta and throughout Georgia through our community partnerships with 78 participating […]
