Public Affairs

After an intense runoff election between Andre Dickens and Felicia Moore on Nov. 30, Dickens replaced Keisha Lance Bottoms as Atlanta’s newest mayor.

Lots of national commentary this morning regarding Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ announcement to not seek a second term.

Last month, Governor Brian Kemp signed a new voting law, with several key points raising concerns about voter restrictions.

On March 25, Governor Brian Kemp signed SB 202, making sweeping changes to Georgia’s election law in response to the 2020 election.

Although this year’s presidential inauguration was different from previous years, it still held moments of unforgettable history, such as the performance from National Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman.

Atlantans have yet another reason to be proud of the city as Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms was recently nominated by President Biden for a position with the Democratic National Committee.

With the eyes of the nation and the world on them, Georgians made the final decision in what has been a wild election season.

On Jan.

The recent election showed some of the highest voter turnout and active involvement in history, but it’s not over yet.

Galvanize Georgia is a grassroots activism group that seeks to inspire Georgians to take action in support of progressive policies and against politicians who serve to undermine progress.

History was made on Nov. 7 when after multiple days Joe Biden was projected as the winner of the presidential election, gaining a record number of more than 70 million votes.

History could be made this week with a shift of power in the White House back to Democrats.

The highly anticipated Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court have ended and the votes are in.

2020 is the gift that keeps on giving.

The Georgia State Patrol recently made history when Stephanie Stallings was appointed as its first female Lieutenant Colonel, becoming the highest-ranking woman on the GSP.

Gov. Kemp recently announced the federal approval of two waivers which will allow the state to expand health insurance coverage outside of the provisions set in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). 

Election day is quickly approaching and Georgians are eagerly getting votes in early.

Arriving at an opportune time, “All In: The Fight For Democracy,” produced by Stacey Abrams, is now streaming on Amazon Prime.

Going into the first presidential debate, it was projected Vice President Biden would win the election by 78%.

This weekend, we lost a legend and powerhouse in our country with the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Earlier this summer it was announced the famed 9/11 light tribute, honoring those we lost, would not be shining this year due to the pandemic.

It’s campaign season and many of our loyal readers are involved in the political and policy process, which makes Mattel’s recent unveil of Barbie’s Campaign Team 2020 a timely respite from the serious issues of the day.

The general election takes place Nov. 3 and will determine the next President of the United States.

Earlier this month Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced a return to the city’s COVID-19 Phase One guidelines, which she’s since noted is voluntary.

In the aftermath of the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers on Memorial Day, many have begun calling for defunding the police.

July marks the fifth month of the COVID-19 virus’s effects on Georgia.

On June 23, the Georgia State Assembly passed HB 426, bringing those targeted by hate crimes one step closer to legal protection.

With protests ongoing and election season in full swing, it’s more important now than ever before to make your voice heard.

Don’t know about you, but I’ve struggled with what to say about the world we’re living in right now.

Listening costs no more than time and attention.