Public Affairs

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.

While some say difficult race conversations are overdue, few will disagree that the protests happened so quickly we found ourselves adjusting and determining a stance on all issues – politics, police and black lives.

Do your own emotional and intellectual labor, including processing what those terms mean.

One of the unspoken accomplishments in life is the ability to identify true allies; this unprecedented quarantine period has been an effective filtering system to identify them.

Why are protesters burning down places?Tons of black people in America have been killed by police, and other white folks.

In my walk, I’ve distilled virtue into three fundamental attributes: humility, empathy and compassion.

We all have the capacity and the responsibility to be an ally – to advocate for others when we recognize disparities between how things are and how they should be.

Working with quarantined teen creatives and journalists, who are still figuring out their place in a world that is going through a global pandemic and a season of protest, is as rewarding as it sounds, but it is also just as grueling.

Protesting simply is not possible for everyone, but the good news is that there are plenty of ways to help – including donating to local Atlanta organizations that support BLM and social justice.

Atlanta was on the national stage this week for protests and riots related to the murder of George Floyd … but as we know, this is a much bigger systemic problem.

The previously postponed presidential and general Georgia primaries are now scheduled for June 9. Here are a few key points to know.

The creative industry is another industry recently impacted. With an estimated $62.5 billion yearly economic impact, the industry is vital to Georgia.

While earthbound, NASA astronauts train using “analog missions” in locations similar to space – like the ocean.

On April 30, Gov. Kemp signed an executive order lifting the shelter-at-home order, which includes all of Georgia residents except elderly and medically fragile individuals.

In response to the hardships Atlantans are facing, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has started the #ATLSTRONG Fund.

With uncertain times changing moment by moment, it’s challenging to stay informed on the latest information from local government.

With the first set of presidential preference elections past registration deadline, it’s time to make sure you are ready for Georgia’s next election – the general primary election.

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) was recently signed into law, making several significant changes to how employers, attorneys and individuals will approach retirement: • Limitations on “stretch” IRAs.

In early 2019, the Placemaking Program initiative was created.

Just over a decade ago, social media hardly played a factor in American political campaigns.