Wildlife and nature

Animal shelters and rescues

Theater and dance

Rivers, parks and trails

Hunger and food

Schools and learning

Housing and homelessness

Community health

Mental health

Mentoring and foster care

Legal help and rights

Jobs and money help

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The Triangle

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The Collective Workshop

Royal Animal Refuge

Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Georgia Advancing Communities Together

Atlanta Writers Club

Cobb Collaborative

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Jewish Fertility Foundation

Our vision is that all Georgia families have safe and decent housing in vibrant neighborhoods.
Our Mission is to build, support, and inform a statewide network of thriving organizations, professionals, and individuals advancing equitable housing and community development.
Georgia ACT is a statewide membership organization representing the state’s nonprofit housing and community development organizations. Georgia law provides a commitment to safe, decent, affordable housing for all. Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc., is dedicated to engaging a broad coalition of organizations and individuals to make that vision become a reality. We advocate for a more favorable policy environment for the nonprofit housing industry. We advocate to state and federal government executive and legislative branches, stakeholders, and other organizations targeting a similar population. Georgia ACT seeks greater resources to support the nonprofit industry and provides forums where nonprofit organizations can network, exchange information through peer learning and recognize member contributions. We provide communications tools to inform members and the public, promote key issues, and commission research regarding affordable housing and community development.

The People's Assembly: Macon Mandate

Soul to the Polls Rally Picnic in the Park

We The People Voter Mobilization & Get Out the Vote Rally

Road to Housing Implementation & Funding Subgroup

Documentary Screening & Discussion

Housing Can't Wait

Community Medical Outreach Clinic

Voter Forums

Georgia Statewide Candidate Virtual Forum

From the Pews to the Polls

Npu-V By The Numbers

Party AT The Polls

Fairburn Housing Fair

Free Dental Health Clinic

Georgia Act Policy and Advocacy Monthly Webinar

Town Hall Meeting

Tad Redevelopment Plan Community Meeting

2026 Georgia Statewide Down Ballot Candidates Forum Series

Georgia Governor Debate Watch Party

The Collective Vote

Free Health Fair

Georgia Act Annual Fall Affordable Housing Conference

Sign Up to Volunteer

Give

Annual Fall Affordable Housing Conference 2026

Housing Day at the Capitol 2026

Green Is the New Black Fashion Show

Delivering Joy, Dignity & Community Care

Dr. Bambie Hayes-Brown

Xinyuan Zheng

Matthew Harmon

Yosha P. Dotson

Nylea Hayes

Mikala Breathett

📢 BEYOND THE BALLOT: THE WORK CONTINUES! 🗳️ Election Day may be over, but civic engagement and accountability don’t end at the ballot box! Georgia ACT encourages residents, community advocates, and stakeholders across Georgia to join our partners at the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus for their Sunday Sessions virtual conversation: “Beyond the Ballot: The Power of Coalition, the Responsibility of Governance.” This timely discussion will explore the importance of building coalitions, strengthening civic participation, and holding elected leaders accountable to the communities they serve. 📅 TODAY, Sunday, November 8, 2026 🕖 7:00 PM EST | Via Zoom 🔗 Register Here: https://rb.gy/5rk6jv At Georgia ACT, we believe meaningful change requires more than casting a ballot. It requires staying engaged, making our voices heard, and working together to advance policies that strengthen our communities. Your vote is your voice. Your continued engagement is your power! #GeorgiaACT #GeorgiaLegislativeBlackCaucus #BeyondTheBallot #CivicEngagement #CommunityPower GeorgiaPolitics AdvocacyInAction

🚨 NORTH GEORGIA FLOOD RELIEF: OUR NEIGHBORS NEED US! Georgia ACT stands with the families and communities impacted by the devastating flooding across North Georgia, particularly in Fannin County, McCaysville, and surrounding areas. 🏠 Emergency Shelter & Assistance The American Red Cross is assisting displaced residents at the Fannin County Recreation Center in Blue Ridge, where community relief efforts include hot meals, household essentials, and toiletries. ❤️ How You Can Help * Double Take Thrift Store is accepting donations for distribution to flood victims. * Local churches, including those serving Mineral Bluff and McCaysville, are collecting essential supplies. * Donations of clothing, hygiene products, bottled water, and household necessities can help families begin recovering. Georgia ACT believes community means showing up for one another, especially during times of crisis. Rural Georgia matters, and no family should face disaster recovery alone. Please donate if you can, share these resources, and keep our North Georgia neighbors in your thoughts and prayers. Confirm shelter locations and donation drop-off details before traveling. 🔗 Shelter Information: https://wgtjradio.com/red-cross-opens-shelter-for-flood-victims/ 🔗 Additional Relief Resources: https://www.blueridgemountains.com/flooding-november-2026-resource-document/ #GeorgiaACT #NorthGeorgiaStrong #FloodRelief #FanninCounty #RuralGeorgia CommunityStrong NeighborsHelpingNeighbors

Powering Prosperity Through Partnerships: Building Stronger Communities, Creating Greater Opportunities! Georgia ACT was proud to join community leaders at the Prosperity Now Atlanta Regional Summit on November 5, 2026, to advance economic mobility, financial stability, and opportunities for thriving communities! A special THANK YOU to JPMorgan Chase for your valued partnership and generous sponsorship, which made Georgia ACT’s participation possible! We appreciate Prosperity Now for convening these important conversations. At Georgia ACT, we know that thriving communities require more than affordable housing. They require access to opportunity, economic mobility, and meaningful partnerships. Together, we are advancing communities and creating pathways to prosperity for all Georgians! #GeorgiaACT #ProsperityNow #JPMorganChase #EconomicMobility #AtlantaRegionalSummit

🏠 SECOND CHANCES START WITH STABLE HOUSING! Everyone deserves a safe place to call home and an opportunity for a fresh start! Georgia ACT applauds Project Rebuild, highlighted by FOX 5 Atlanta, for providing affordable transitional housing to formerly incarcerated individuals working to rebuild their lives. Stable housing supports successful reentry, strengthens families, reduces homelessness, and builds thriving communities. At Georgia ACT, we believe housing solutions must create opportunities for everyone, including returning citizens. 🏡 Housing is more than shelter. It’s a foundation for a second chance! 📰 Read the FOX 5 Atlanta story: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fulton-county-reentry-program-offers-affordable-housing-former-inmates 📸 Photo & News Credit: FOX 5 Atlanta #GeorgiaACT #HousingForAll #SecondChances #AffordableHousing #ReentryHousing ThrivingCommunities

The Dougherty County Voter Registration and Elections Office is reminding voters that 50 absentee ballots have outstanding issues that need to be corrected before they can be counted in the Nov. 3 general election. If you received a ballot cure letter, please take action immediately! A ballot cure allows voters to correct missing or incomplete information associated with: ✅ Absentee ballot applications — Missing or mismatched identifying information on an absentee ballot application. ✅ Returned absentee ballots — Missing signatures or identifying information on a returned absentee ballot envelope. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: ✔️ Review the cure letter mailed to you. ✔️ Complete and sign the appropriate cure affidavit. ✔️ Provide a copy of an acceptable form of identification. ✔️ Return the required documents to the Dougherty County Voter Registration and Elections Office. ⏰ DEADLINE: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, by close of business. Completed documents must be received by the deadline for the affected ballot to be eligible to count.

📢 THE URGENCY IS NOW: WHAT’S NEXT? The election is over, but the work of strengthening our communities continues! Georgia Advancing Communities Together (Georgia ACT) encourages residents, advocates, community leaders, and policymakers to join an important Legislative Update: The Urgency Is NOW — Next Steps! 🗓️ TODAY! Thursday, November 5, 2026 ⏰ 5:30 PM EST 💻 Virtual via Zoom Hear from three distinguished Southern leaders: 🔹 Oleta Garrett Fitzgerald – Mississippi 🔹 Sheryl Threadgill-Matthews – Alabama 🔹 Shirley Sherrod – Georgia The conversation will focus on four critical issues impacting our communities: the economy, education, healthcare, and racial equity. At Georgia ACT, we believe meaningful policy begins with the people. From rural communities to urban neighborhoods, we must continue listening, engaging, and working together to advance solutions that improve the lives of all residents. 📲 SCAN THE QR CODE ON THE FLYER TO JOIN THE ZOOM CONVERSATION! Our voices matter. Our communities matter. And our work continues! #GeorgiaACT #TheUrgencyIsNow #LegislativeUpdate #CommunityEngagement #RuralGeorgia PolicyMatters StrongerCommunities

🏠 HOUSING EQUITY CAN’T WAIT: THE NUMBERS TELL THE STORY! New data from our national partners at the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) reveals troubling racial disparities in housing affordability and homeownership. 📊 According to NLIHC’s The Gap 2026 report: 🔹 Black households are 3 times more likely than White households to be renters with extremely low incomes. 🔹 Latino households are 2 times more likely to face the same challenges. 🔹 Homeownership rates remain deeply unequal: 45% for Black households compared to 73% for White households. These disparities are more than statistics. They represent families facing barriers to housing stability, economic mobility, and opportunities to build generational wealth. As NLIHC’s State and Tribal Partner in Georgia, Georgia Advancing Communities Together (Georgia ACT) remains committed to advancing policies, strengthening communities, and advocating for housing solutions that leave no family behind. 📢 Housing opportunity should never be determined by race, income, or ZIP code! 📖 Read NLIHC’s full research highlight: https://nlihc.org/resource/black-households-are-three-times-and-latino-households-are-two-times-more-likely-white-0 🏡 Strong Communities Start at Home! #GeorgiaACT #HousingEquity #AffordableHousing #NLIHC #TheGap2026 HousingJustice StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

🎉 **HISTORY MADE IN GEORGIA! A VICTORY FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS!** 💙💛 Georgia has made history, and the nation is watching! Congratulations to **Governor-Elect Keisha Lance Bottoms**, who has shattered barriers as the **FIRST Black woman elected governor in United States history and the FIRST woman elected governor of Georgia!** 👏🏾 From the small towns of rural Georgia to the heart of Atlanta, this historic moment reminds us that **representation matters, every voice matters, and every vote matters!** At Georgia Advancing Communities Together (Georgia ACT), we celebrate this extraordinary milestone and look forward to advancing policies that strengthen families, expand affordable housing, and create thriving communities throughout our great state. **History has been made. Barriers have been broken. A new chapter begins!** Congratulations, Governor-Elect Bottoms! Georgia’s future is full of possibilities! 💙✨ **Strong Communities Start at Home!** #HistoryMadeInGeorgia #GovernorElectBottoms #GeorgiaACT #RepresentationMatters #GeorgiaHistory StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

🗳️ THIS IS WHY WE VOTE! OUR HISTORY. OUR VOICE. OUR FUTURE. TODAY IS ELECTION DAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026! For Georgia ACT President & CEO, Dr. Bambie Hayes-Brown, voting is personal. She votes to honor her grandparents, Leroy and Queen Nelson, who raised her in rural Georgia, and her mother, a Vietnam-era veteran still fighting for the disability benefits she deserves. Their sacrifices remind us that voting is not just a right. It is a responsibility to those who came before us and those who will follow. 💚💙 From rural Georgia to our urban communities, every voice matters and every vote counts! ✅ Make your voting plan. ✅ Get to your polling location. ✅ Encourage your family, friends, and neighbors to vote! 📍 Find your polling location: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/ Our ancestors fought for the right. Our communities deserve a voice. Our future depends on our participation. 🗳️ GEORGIA, GET OUT AND VOTE TODAY! Georgia ACT | Boots on the Ground. Connecting People, Place, and Policy. #ThisIsWhyWeVote #ElectionDay2026 #GeorgiaACT #YourVoteMatters #CivicEngagement BootsOnTheGround

🏡 GEORGIA HOMEOWNERS: PROPERTY TAX RELIEF IS ON THE WAY! Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue have announced that the state will begin distributing funds to local governments this week to provide property tax relief for eligible Georgia homeowners. ✅ What Georgia Homeowners Need to Know: 🏠 Eligible homeowners will receive an $18,000 reduction in their home’s assessed value for the 2026 tax year, helping lower their property tax bills. ✅ Homeowners with a qualifying homestead exemption do not need to apply separately. 💰 Relief will appear as a reduction on property tax bills, NOT as a check or direct deposit. At Georgia Advancing Communities Together, we know that housing affordability doesn’t stop at purchasing a home. Keeping families in their homes and reducing housing costs are essential to building stable, thriving communities. 📢 We encourage Georgia homeowners to review their property tax bills and contact their local tax commissioner’s office with questions about eligibility or savings. 🔗 Read the official press release: https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-11-02/gov-kemp-dor-announce-distribution-homeowner-tax-relief-grants Georgia ACT | Strong Communities Start at Home! #GeorgiaACT #NewsYouCanUse #PropertyTaxRelief #HousingAffordability #GeorgiaHomeowners StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

🗳️🚙 GEORGIA IS ON THE MOVE! ELECTION DAY 2026! Boots on the Ground. Voices in Our Communities. Power at the Polls! On Tuesday, November 3, 2026 FRESH Communities and Black Voters Matter are bringing the Southeast Georgia GOTV Caravan to communities across South Georgia! 📍 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 CARAVAN STOPS: ✅ Turner County: 7:30–8:30 AM ✅ Ben Hill County: 9:00–10:00 AM ✅ Irwin County: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM ✅ Ware/Waycross: 3:00–5:00 PM 🚙 Meet at your County Courthouse 20 minutes early and look for the caravan vehicles! 🎉 Election Night Vote Watch Gathering 📍 140 Lee Avenue, Waycross | 8:00 PM At Georgia ACT, we believe strong communities begin with informed, engaged residents. From our rural communities to our urban neighborhoods, every community deserves to be heard! Show up. Get informed. Make your voice count! 🌐 www.georgiaact.org #GeorgiaACT #BootsOnTheGround #FRESHCommunities #BlackVotersMatter #GOTV2026 RuralGeorgia ElectionDay2026 CommunityPower

🗳️ WE DON’T JUST ENCOURAGE CIVIC PARTICIPATION. WE MAKE TIME FOR IT! At Georgia ACT, we believe civic participation is more than something we encourage, it’s something we make space for! 📢 Our office will be CLOSED on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to give our staff the opportunity to participate in the election process in whatever way they choose. From casting a ballot to volunteering and supporting the democratic process, we recognize the importance of making civic engagement accessible—not just advocating for it. 💚💙 We lead by example because strong communities are built when people have the opportunity to make their voices heard. YOUR VOICE. YOUR VOTE. STRONGER GEORGIA. #GeorgiaACT #LeadByExample #ElectionDay2026 #CivicEngagement #YourVoiceMatters PeoplePlacePolicy

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🏡 Strong Communities. Healthy Families. Powerful Conversations. Georgia ACT was honored to be among a select group of invited leaders participating in an exclusive convening in Clayton County with Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL) to address the maternal mortality crisis and advance meaningful, community-centered solutions. Our President & CEO, Dr. Bambie Hayes-Brown, and Board Chair, Sherrell Byrd, were privileged to contribute their perspectives to this critical conversation. At Georgia ACT, we recognize that thriving communities require more than affordable housing—they require health equity, access to quality care, and healthy outcomes for mothers and families. Being invited to help shape solutions reinforces our commitment to ensuring community voices are represented where important decisions are discussed. Because strong communities start with healthy families, and every mother’s life matters. 💙 #GeorgiaACT #HealthEquity #MaternalHealth #CommunityVoices #StrongCommunities MaternalMortality

💙💚 Georgia ACT Engaging in Statewide Policy & Advocacy! 🏛️ On Friday, October 16, 2026, Matthew Harmon, Community Impact & Policy Organizer for Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. (Georgia ACT), represented our organization at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Council (GAC) Fall Meeting, held at Cloudland at McLemore in Rising Fawn, Georgia. This gathering provided a valuable opportunity to connect with leaders, engage in policy discussions, and gain insights into issues and legislative priorities impacting communities across Georgia. 🏘️ At Georgia ACT, we remain committed to advancing affordable housing, strengthening communities, and building meaningful partnerships that support equitable community development throughout our state. 👏🏽 Thank you to the Georgia Chamber of Commerce for hosting this important gathering and creating opportunities for collaboration and engagement. 💙💚 Strong Communities Start at Home! #GeorgiaACT #GeorgiaChamber #GovernmentAffairs #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment PolicyAndAdvocacy 🗳️ Georgia ACT is Nonpartisan Educate • Engage • Empower.

🎬 ROOTED IN RESILIENCE: OUR STORIES, OUR VOICES, OUR COMMUNITIES! Georgia ACT is proud to support our member SOWEGA Rising and community partners for a special screening of Rooted in Resilience: The Stories Behind the Receipts. This powerful documentary amplifies the voices of Southwest Georgians, highlighting economic challenges, community strength, and resilience. Real stories. Real challenges. Real conversations that inspire action! 📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Microbusiness Enterprise Center 230 S. Jackson Street, Albany, GA Join the conversation following the screening as residents share their experiences, discuss community challenges, and explore solutions. Light refreshments will be provided. 🔗 REGISTER TODAY: https://forms.gle/J5pWGswJ5jc4qwFX6 At Georgia ACT, we believe meaningful change begins by listening to the people closest to the challenges. We go where the people are! #GeorgiaACT #SOWEGARising #RootedInResilience #SouthwestGeorgia #CommunityVoices BootsOnTheGround

🗳️ SOULS TO THE POLLS: VALDOSTA, LET’S SHOW UP! Strong communities start with engaged voices and empowered voters! Georgia ACT encourages our South Georgia communities to join the Concerned Clergy of Valdosta, the Valdosta Divine Nine, and community partners for an afternoon of fellowship, food, music, and nonpartisan voter education! 📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026 📍 1203 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA ⏰ 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM 🚶🏾 March to Vote at 2:00 PM 📣 We’re calling on Valdosta and surrounding communities to SHOW UP, BRING A FRIEND, INVITE YOUR NEIGHBORS, AND JOIN US! Let’s come together, get informed, and make our voices heard at the polls! From the front porch to the polls, let’s make every voice count! #SoulsToThePolls #GeorgiaACT #ValdostaGA #SouthGeorgia #YourVoteMatters CivicEngagement

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Samaritan’s Purse, in partnership with Morningside Baptist Church, will offer FREE medical, dental, vision, and eyeglass services October 23–25, 2026! 📍 Location: Morningside Baptist Church 2604 Bemiss Road, Valdosta, GA 31602 🗓️ Dates & Times: Friday, October 23: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Saturday, October 24: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday, October 25: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM ❤️ Services will be provided as capacity allows, so plan accordingly! 📲 For more information, visit: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/free-clinic

TOMORROW! Don’t miss our second Brown Bag Lunch Session, Fundraising and Resource Development, with Dr. Bambie H. Brown, MBA, ThD, PhD, Broker, CEO and Liz Carbone. Registration is required, so register now to save your spot! REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lzXCgDI8TUSiklJB11ERLA

💙💚 Celebrating International Credit Union Day! Georgia ACT recently joined our valued partners at Self-Help Credit Union in celebrating International Credit Union Day! We recognize Self-Help Credit Union’s commitment to expanding financial opportunities, building wealth, and empowering individuals and families in communities across Georgia. Together, we’re creating pathways to financial stability, homeownership, and stronger communities. 🏡 Strong Communities Start at Home! #InternationalCreditUnionDay #GeorgiaACT #SelfHelpCreditUnion #FinancialEmpowerment #CommunityDevelopment EconomicOpportunity

🗳️ KNOW YOUR BALLOT! MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT! Join The Other Georgia TODAY for a virtual Voter Forum and Ballot Review to learn more about the candidates, ballot measures, and issues impacting Georgia’s 2026 Midterm Election. 📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026 ⏰ 6:30 PM | Via Zoom 🔗 Register: www.TheOtherGA.org (or scan the QR code on the flyer) At Georgia ACT, we believe informed voters build stronger communities! Your voice matters, and so does your vote! #GeorgiaACT #TheOtherGeorgia #GeorgiaVotes #VoterEducation #YourVoteMatters

🏠📢 HOUSING CAN’T WAIT! NEITHER CAN OUR COMMUNITIES! Georgia ACT is proud to support our member organization, Housing Justice League, and numerous community partners for the Housing Can’t Wait Rally! Across Georgia, rising rents, evictions, and displacement continue to threaten housing stability. Now is the time to raise our voices and demand meaningful action! 📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM (Noon) 📍 Liberty Plaza | Georgia State Capitol, Atlanta ✊🏾 Your Voice Matters! Your Presence Matters! We encourage residents, advocates, community leaders, and concerned Georgians to come together and call for affordable housing, stronger tenant protections, and solutions that put people first. At Georgia ACT, we go where the people are, and on October 24th, we’re encouraging communities to show up and make their voices heard! 📢 Bring a neighbor. Bring your voice. Be part of the change. HOUSING CAN’T WAIT! #HousingCantWait #GeorgiaACT #HousingJusticeLeague #AffordableHousing #TenantProtections CommunityAction

🏘️ BRANNON HILL: RESIDENTS DESERVE TO BE HEARD. FAMILIES DESERVE SAFE HOMES. A recent 11Alive report highlights troubling living conditions and ongoing concerns shared by residents of Brannon Hill Condominiums in DeKalb County. At Georgia ACT, we believe every resident deserves safe, decent housing and a meaningful voice in decisions affecting their community. 📢 We call on DeKalb County’s elected officials and community stakeholders to engage directly with Brannon Hill residents, listen to their concerns, and take coordinated action to address immediate health and safety needs while developing long-term housing solutions. Residents must have a seat at the table, not simply be the subject of conversations about their community. Georgia ACT stands with residents in advocating for dignity, housing stability, and solutions that put people first. Because Strong Communities Start at Home! 🔗 Watch the 11Alive report: https://www.11alive.com/video/news/local/residents-at-brannon-hill-condominiums-share-major-concerns-about-property/85-875680e1-6e7d-4474-970c-51b87a5b4e75 📸 Article & Photo/Video Credit: 11Alive News (WXIA-TV) #GeorgiaACT #BrannonHill #DeKalbCounty #HousingJustice #ResidentsFirst StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

🏘️ HOUSING IS MORE THAN A PLAN, IT’S A COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITIES! According to the Saporta Report, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has unveiled the second phase of its first-ever Regional Housing Strategy, Housing Forward 2035, outlining 10 key actions to address Metro Atlanta’s growing housing affordability challenges. The ambitious plan calls for 367,000 new homes by 2035, reducing the affordability gap for households earning less than $55,000 annually, and transforming underutilized properties into housing opportunities. At Georgia ACT, we believe strong communities start at home! Plans must lead to meaningful action, equitable investments, and housing solutions that reach the people and communities who need them most. Because housing isn’t just about buildings, it’s about people, stability, and opportunity! 📖 Read the full article: https://saportareport.com/arc-unveils-part-two-of-first-ever-regional-housing-plan/columnists/delaney-tarr/delaneytarr/ ✍🏽 Article Credit: Delaney Tarr | SaportaReport | October 16, 2026 📸 Photo Credit: Pexels (as credited by SaportaReport) #GeorgiaACT #StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome #AffordableHousing #HousingForward2035 #HousingEquity CommunityDevelopment MetroAtlanta HousingForAll

💙💚 Community, Connection & Civic Engagement! 🗳️ On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Georgia ACT proudly joined Black Voters Matter and community partners for No Kings: Vote Early Atlanta, a nonpartisan voter engagement initiative encouraging civic participation and community empowerment! 🎤 Dr. Bambie Hayes-Brown, President & CEO of Georgia ACT, was honored to be among the featured speakers, sharing her commitment to civic engagement, voter education, and empowering communities across Georgia. The day’s activities included: 📍 Party at the Polls: CT Martin Recreation Center 📍 Community Rally: Cascade Family Skating 🎶 Through music, fellowship, community outreach, and voter education, attendees came together to celebrate the power of community and the importance of making their voices heard. 👏🏽 A special thank-you to Black Voters Matter, event organizers, community partners, and volunteers for their dedication to creating meaningful opportunities for civic participation! 🗳️ GEORGIA, EARLY VOTING IS HERE! 📅 October 13–30, 2026: Early Voting Period Georgia ACT encourages all eligible voters to stay informed, review their voting options, and make a plan to participate in the upcoming election. 🔗 Check your voter registration status, early voting locations, and voting information at https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/ 💙💚 Together, we continue working toward stronger, more informed, and engaged communities! 📸🎥 Photo & Video Credits: Korey Davis and Georgia ACT Georgia ACT is Nonpartisan Educate • Engage • Empower. #GeorgiaACT #BlackVotersMatter #VoteEarlyGA #CivicEngagement #VoterEducation CommunityEmpowerment GeorgiaVotes

🗳️ YOUR VOTE! YOUR VOICE! GEORGIA’S FUTURE! Get informed. Get engaged. Make your voice count! Georgia ACT encourages voters across Georgia to join the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. – MECCA Chapter for its Georgia Statewide Candidate Virtual Forum TONIGHT! This nonpartisan forum offers Georgians an opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking statewide elected office about their qualifications, priorities, and positions on issues impacting our communities. 📅 TONIGHT – Monday, October 19, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 PM Eastern 💻 Virtual via Zoom 🔗 JOIN THE FORUM: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82684486820 Meeting ID: 826 8448 6820 Passcode: 066704 At Georgia ACT, we believe strong communities begin with informed, engaged residents. Your vote is your voice, and understanding where candidates stand is an important part of making informed decisions. 🏡 Strong Communities Start at Home! Be informed. Be empowered. Be heard. VOTE! #GeorgiaACT #YourVoteYourVoice #GeorgiaVotes #CivicEngagement #VoterEducation GeorgiaElections2026 StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

🏡 WE GO WHERE THE PEOPLE ARE BECAUSE STRONG COMMUNITIES START AT HOME! At Georgia ACT, community engagement is more than a conversation, it’s about showing up, connecting people to resources, and creating pathways to housing opportunities! A heartfelt THANK YOU to Mayor Hattie Portis-Jones and the City of Fairburn for inviting Georgia Advancing Communities Together to participate in the Fairburn Housing Fair, serving residents throughout South Fulton County. We were proud to be on the ground, sharing valuable housing information, connecting residents with resources, and empowering families to make informed decisions about their housing futures. From rural Georgia to metro Atlanta, our commitment remains the same: We go where the people are! Because access to housing information and opportunities should never depend on your ZIP code. 💙 Georgia ACT: Connecting Communities. Empowering Residents. Advancing Housing Opportunities. #GeorgiaACT #BootsOnTheGround #StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome #FairburnGA #SouthFulton HousingForAll CommunityEngagement AffordableHousing

🗳️ FROM THE PEWS TO THE POLLS! MACON IS COMING TOGETHER! 🗳️ Faith. Community. Civic Engagement. Stronger Together! Georgia ACT is proud to share two community-led Souls to the Polls and From the Pews to the Polls initiatives happening TODAY, Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Macon-Bibb County! Community organizations, faith leaders, Divine Nine members, and local partners are coming together to promote voter awareness, access, and participation. 📅 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026 📍 Early Voting Location: Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections Macon Mall – 3661 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite MB101, Macon, GA 31206 ⏰ Official Sunday Voting Hours: 11 AM – 5 PM 🚗 SOULS TO THE POLLS MOTORCADE * 12:45 PM – Lineup at Roses Parking Lot, Shurling Drive * 1:00 PM – Motorcade to the Macon Mall early voting location ⛪ FROM THE PEWS TO THE POLLS * 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Community voting initiative at the Macon-Bibb Board of Elections 🚘 Need Transportation Assistance? Contact Elaine Lucas at 478-257-6767 or George Crawley at 478-227-2725. ✅ Check Your Voter Registration and Voting Information: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/ At Georgia ACT, we believe Strong Communities Start at Home! Our commitment to civic engagement reaches from rural communities to urban neighborhoods because we go where the people are. Thank you to the Macon Middle-Georgia National Pan-Hellenic Council, faith communities, community leaders, and all participating partners for their efforts to expand civic engagement and voter awareness. Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026. #GeorgiaACT #StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome #FromThePewsToThePolls #SoulsToThePolls #MaconBibb MiddleGeorgia EarlyVoting2026 CivicEngagement BootsOnTheGround

🏡👢 WE DON’T JUST TALK ABOUT COMMUNITY — WE SHOW UP IN COMMUNITY! At Georgia ACT, our boots are on the ground, and our commitment goes beyond the boardroom! Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. (Georgia ACT) was honored to be invited to attend and participate in the Gideons Housing Task Force meeting at Kindezi at Gideons Elementary School. What makes Georgia ACT different? WE GO WHERE THE PEOPLE ARE! 👢 We don’t wait for communities to come to us — we go to them! 🏡 We listen to residents and amplify their voices. 🤝 We believe those closest to the challenges should help shape the solutions. 📣 We bring community concerns from neighborhood conversations to policy discussions. From the State Capitol to community classrooms, from rural towns to urban neighborhoods, Georgia ACT shows up, listens, advocates, and takes action! Thank you to the Gideons Housing Task Force for the invitation and for creating space for meaningful conversations about housing and community needs. 💙 Georgia ACT — Boots on the Ground. Voices at the Table. Communities at the Center. 🌐 www.georgiaact.org #GeorgiaACT #BootsOnTheGround #WeGoWhereThePeopleAre #HousingJustice #CommunityEngagement AffordableHousing StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

🎉💜 **HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR POLICY CHAIR, SABRINA!** 💜🎉 Georgia ACT is proud to celebrate our **Policy Chair, Sabrina Newby**, on her special day! Sabrina’s leadership, commitment, and passion for advancing strong communities and sound public policy are deeply appreciated. Her service helps strengthen Georgia ACT’s advocacy efforts and our work to ensure that every Georgian has access to safe, stable, and affordable housing and thriving communities. Please join the Georgia ACT Board, staff, members, and partners in wishing Sabrina a very **Happy Birthday** filled with joy, blessings, and continued success! 🎂🎈 Thank you, Sabrina, for your leadership and dedication to our mission. **Happy Birthday from your Georgia ACT family!** 💜 #HappyBirthdaySabrina #GeorgiaACT #ACTAdvocacy #LeadershipMatters #StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome BootsOnTheGround

🗳️ ATLANTA, LET’S TURN UP FOR THE VOTE! 🎉 Georgia ACT is proud to stand with our fellow conveners, led by Black Voters Matter, and community partners for a powerful weekend of civic engagement! Strong communities start with people who are informed, engaged, and ready to make their voices heard. 📻 TUNE IN TODAY — FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16! Georgia ACT, Black Voters Matter, and our fellow conveners and partners will be on Too Much Truth with Derrick Boazman on 1380 WAOK between 4:00 PM–7:00 PM. Tune in to hear more about tomorrow’s activities and why showing up during early voting matters! 🎉 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 — PARTY AT THE POLLS 📍 CT Martin Natatorium 3201 M.L.K. Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30311 ⏰ 10:00 AM–4:00 PM 🎶 Music • Games • Free Food & Merch • Voting Resources & More! 🔥 NO KINGS: VOTE EARLY ATLANTA RALLY 📍 Cascade Family Skating 3335 M.L.K. Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30331 ⏰ 12:00 PM–1:30 PM 🎤 Speakers • Music • Free Merch • Giveaways • Voting Resources ✅ RSVP: bit.ly/BVMNOKINGS 🙌 Volunteer: bit.ly/BVMVOLUNTEERNK Georgia ACT believes in going where the people are, in our neighborhoods, on our front porches, and at the polls. Come out, bring your family and friends, get the information you need, and make your voice count! Your voice. Your vote. Your community. Let’s show up, Georgia! 🗳️💪🏾 #GeorgiaACT #BootsOnTheGround #VoteEarly #PartyAtThePolls #CivicEngagement BlackVotersMatter AtlantaVotes TooMuchTruth WAOK1380 StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

🏘️ YOUR BLOCK. YOUR SAY. JOIN GEORGIA ACT THIS SATURDAY! Georgia ACT is proud to join the Equitable Zoning Reform Coalition for NPU-V: By the Numbers—a community conversation focused on housing needs, zoning, and how the decisions made today shape the future of our neighborhoods. Zoning impacts what can be built, where housing is developed, and who has access to opportunity. Your voice belongs in the conversation. Come learn, ask questions, and help make sure residents are part of the decisions affecting their communities. 📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 The Educational Center at Emmaus House 1010 Crew Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 🍽️ Food provided 🧸 Childcare provided 🔗 REGISTER TODAY: bit.ly/3VPFzLQ Strong Communities Start at Home and your block deserves your voice. Join Georgia ACT and our partners at the table! #GeorgiaACT #YourBlockYourSay #NPUV #EquitableZoning #AffordableHousing HousingForAll CommunityDevelopment AtlantaHousing StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

🚨 URGENT: LOST FOOD DURING THE STORMS? SNAP REPLACEMENT MAY BE AVAILABLE! Georgia families impacted by recent storms and power outages may be eligible to have SNAP benefits replaced for food that was lost. Time is limited, so please act quickly and share this information with anyone who may need it. If you receive SNAP benefits and lost food purchased with SNAP because of a power outage lasting 4 hours or more, you may qualify for replacement benefits. ✅ You MUST report the food loss to your local DFCS office ✅ Complete the Food Loss Replacement Form (Form 841) ⏰ The loss must be reported WITHIN 10 DAYS of the food loss 📄 Download the form here: bit.ly/replace-snap At Georgia ACT, we believe Strong Communities Start at Home. When disaster strikes, families deserve access to the resources that can help them recover. Please share this post across Georgia, someone in your community may need this information today. #GeorgiaACT #SNAPBenefits #SNAPReplacement #GeorgiaFamilies #StormRecovery FoodAssistance DFCS CommunityResources StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

🏡 FAIRBURN, YOUR NEXT HOUSING OPPORTUNITY COULD START TODAY! Georgia ACT is pleased to share this important community resource from Mayor Hattie Portis-Jones, the City of Fairburn, Fairburn Housing Authority, and East Point Housing Authority. Join the Fairburn Housing Fair: Connecting Residents to Housing Opportunities and connect directly with housing providers, resources, and information designed to help residents find housing that meets their needs. 📅 Today, Thursday, October 15, 2026 ⏰ 1:00 PM–6:00 PM 📍 Fairburn Youth Center 149 SW Broad Street Fairburn, GA 30213 Attendees can learn about rental, senior, active adult, and multifamily housing opportunities, meet housing providers, ask questions, and explore resources for individuals and families. 🍽️ Lunch will be served. At Georgia ACT, we believe Strong Communities Start at Home. Connecting residents to safe, stable, and affordable housing opportunities is an important step toward building stronger communities across Georgia. #GeorgiaACT #StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome #FairburnGA #HousingOpportunities #AffordableHousing HousingResources

🏡 BUILDING CAPACITY. STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES. Georgia ACT extends our sincere appreciation to NeighborWorks America, with support from JPMorgan Chase, for providing our staff with the opportunity to participate in valuable housing and community development training recently held in Atlanta. Investing in professional development strengthens our ability to serve communities across Georgia with greater knowledge, stronger tools, and innovative strategies that advance affordable housing and community development. At Georgia ACT, we believe strong communities start with strong organizations and well-equipped leaders. We are grateful for partners who continue to invest in the people doing the work. Strong Communities Start at Home. #GeorgiaACT #NeighborWorksAmerica #JPMorganChase #CommunityDevelopment #AffordableHousing CapacityBuilding ProfessionalDevelopment

🚨 HAPPENING TODAY! JOIN US! 🏡💚💙 📢 Georgia ACT Policy & Advocacy Monthly Webinar Georgia ACT, in partnership with the Georgia Healthy Housing Coalition, invites you to join us TODAY for an important conversation on Georgia’s New Eviction Sealing Law! Learn more about this important housing policy development and join housing professionals, advocates, and community leaders as we discuss issues impacting Georgia communities. 🎤 Featured Speakers: 🔹 Darlene C. Lynch – Legal & Policy Director, Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice 🔹 Jessica Bareis – Staff Attorney, Standing With Our Neighbors Program, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) 📅 TODAY, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 ⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT 💻 Virtual via Zoom ✅ There’s still time to register! 🔗 Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_lyQPORjQGenQIv1ZuToXg#/registration 📣 Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations about housing policy in Georgia! 💚💙 Georgia ACT People • Place • Policy #GeorgiaACT #PolicyAndAdvocacy #HousingJustice #EvictionSealing AffordableHousing GeorgiaHousing

🗳️ GEORGIA, IT’S TIME TO VOTE! Today, October 13, 2026, is the FIRST DAY OF EARLY VOTING in Georgia! At Georgia ACT, we believe strong communities are built when people are informed, engaged, and empowered. Exercise your right to vote. Make your voice heard. Make your plan and cast your ballot! ✅ Check your voter information ✅ Find your early voting location and hours ✅ View your sample ballot 🔗 Official Georgia My Voter Page: mvp.sos.ga.gov Don’t wait until Election Day. Vote early and make your voice count! #GeorgiaACT #VoteGeorgia #EarlyVoting #YourVoiceYourVote #CivicEngagement GeorgiaVotes BootsOnTheGround

🗳️ GEORGIA, KNOW BEFORE YOU VOTE! The 2026 General Election Debates are underway today, Monday, October 12, as part of the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series. Today’s debates include Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Public Service Commission Districts 3 & 5, and Governor, with the Governor’s debate beginning at 8:00 PM. Georgia ACT encourages voters across the state to get informed, hear directly from the candidates, and make a plan to vote. Early voting begins Tuesday, October 13! 📺 Watch live at GPB.org or on the Atlanta Press Club YouTube Debate Channel. Strong Communities Start at Home and informed communities vote. #GeorgiaACT #GeorgiaVotes #Vote2026 #CivicEngagement #KnowBeforeYouVote APCDebates YourVoteYourVoice

🏠 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ALERT: AUGUSTA HOUSING AUTHORITY WAITING LISTS OPEN TODAY! News You Can Use from Georgia ACT! The Augusta Housing Authority has announced that two housing waiting lists open TODAY, Monday, October 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Project Based Voucher Program – The Villages at Meadowbrook The Augusta Housing Authority will accept preliminary applications for 47 Project Based Voucher units, including 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom homes. Elderly Conventional Public Housing Applications are also being accepted for 2-bedroom elderly public housing units only. To qualify for these elderly units, all family members must be at least 50 years old. 📅 Application Period: October 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM through January 31, 2027 at 5:00 PM 💻 Apply online: www.augustapha.org Applications will be accepted electronically. Individuals who need assistance or a reasonable accommodation because of a disability may contact the Augusta Housing Authority at 706-312-3121 or 706-312-3113. TDD: 706-724-0130. 📣 Please share this information with families, older adults, community organizations, and anyone who may benefit from this housing opportunity. At Georgia ACT, we believe Strong Communities Start at Home. Connecting Georgians to safe, stable, and affordable housing resources is part of how we continue putting Boots on the Ground across our state. #GeorgiaACT #HousingOpportunity #AffordableHousing #AugustaGA #AugustaHousingAuthority

TONIGHT: THE POWER OF THE SISTER VOTE COMES TO GEORGIA! 🗳️ Georgia ACT is proud to uplift our members, partners, and fellow community leaders joining tonight’s BWR Power of the Sister Vote Tour conversation with Win With Black Women. Join Melanie Campbell, Founder of NCBCP/BWR; Helen Butler, Executive Director of The People’s Agenda; and Deborah Scott, CEO of Georgia STAND-UP, for an important conversation centered on Black women’s leadership, civic engagement, voter participation, and the power of our collective voices. 📅 TONIGHT — Sunday, October 11, 2026 ⏰ 8:30 PM ET 📍 Virtual 🔗 REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/WWBWSundayCall At Georgia ACT, we know that strong communities are built when residents are informed, engaged, and empowered to make their voices heard. We encourage our network across Georgia to tune in tonight and be part of the conversation. We go where the people are. We educate. We engage. We ACT. #GeorgiaACT #PowerOfTheSisterVote #WinWithBlackWomen #BlackWomensRoundtable #CivicEngagement VoterEngagement Georgia CommunityPower StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

🎉 Happy Birthday, Commissioner Diana Brown! 🎉 Today, Georgia ACT proudly celebrates our Board Member and Albany City Commissioner Diana Brown! Commissioner Brown’s leadership, service, and commitment to strengthening communities continue to make a meaningful impact in Albany and across Georgia. We are grateful for her dedication to people, place, and policy and for the experience and insight she brings to the Georgia ACT family. Please join us in wishing Commissioner Diana Brown a very Happy Birthday filled with joy, continued blessings, and another year of purposeful leadership and service! 💚💙 Strong Communities Start at Home. #HappyBirthday #DianaBrown #GeorgiaACT #AlbanyGA #CommunityLeadership PublicService

📣 VIENNA, YOUR VOICE MATTERS — SHOW UP, SPEAK UP, STAY ENGAGED! News You Can Use from Georgia ACT! 🏡💙 Georgia ACT is sharing an important community update from our partners with the City of Vienna, Georgia. Mayor Eddie Daniels invites all residents, business owners, community leaders, and stakeholders to attend today’s Town Hall Meeting. Please note that the meeting location has been updated. 📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026 ⏰ 1:00 PM 📍 Vienna City Hall 203 Cotton Street, Vienna, GA 31092 Town halls are an important opportunity to stay informed, hear directly from local leadership, ask questions, and make sure community voices are part of the conversation. At Georgia ACT, we believe strong communities are built when residents are informed, engaged, and connected to the decisions shaping the places they call home. Vienna, show up and make your voice heard! Strong Communities Start at Home. #GeorgiaACT #CityOfVienna #ViennaGA #DoolyCounty #SouthGeorgia TownHall

💙 Georgia ACT Stands With Douglas & Coffee County 💚 Our hearts are heavy as we stand with the City of Douglas, Coffee County, and the family and community impacted by this heartbreaking tragedy. According to WALB, five adults lost their lives Friday night in Douglas. We extend our deepest condolences to their loved ones, neighbors, friends, and everyone in the Douglas and Coffee County community who is grieving this tremendous loss. Douglas holds a special place in the Georgia ACT family. The City of Douglas was one of our featured cities at the 2025 Georgia ACT Fall Affordable Housing Conference, where we had the privilege of highlighting the community and its leadership. Today, we ask our members, partners, and friends across Georgia to join us in keeping the family and the entire Douglas and Coffee County community in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. With sympathy, solidarity, and hope, Georgia ACT stands with Douglas. Strong Communities Start at Home and strong communities stand together in times of sorrow. #GeorgiaACT #DouglasGA #CoffeeCountyGA #DouglasStrong #CommunityStrong StandingTogether ThoughtsAndPrayers StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

🏠 FROM HOMELESSNESS TO HOPE: WHY THIS FIGHT IS PERSONAL FOR GEORGIA ACT For Georgia ACT, World Homeless Day is more than an awareness day. It is personal. This photo captures our President & CEO, Dr. Bambie Hayes-Brown, with her children in their new public housing home after experiencing homelessness in 2013. It is a powerful reminder that behind every statistic is a person, a family, a story, and a future worth fighting for. On World Homeless Day, Georgia ACT stands with every Georgian experiencing homelessness or housing instability. We believe everyone deserves more than temporary shelter. They deserve the dignity, stability, safety, and opportunity that come with having a place to call home. Dr. Hayes-Brown brings her own lived experience to this work every day, strengthening Georgia ACT’s commitment to advocating for policies, resources, and investments that help move families from housing insecurity to housing stability. 💙 Strong Communities Start at Home. We will continue using our voice, our experience, and our boots on the ground to help ensure that every Georgian has a safe and affordable place to call home. Learn more and support our work at www.georgiaact.org. #WorldHomelessDay #GeorgiaACT #EndHomelessness #AffordableHousing #HousingStability PublicHousingMatters HousingForAll StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

🌧️ Georgia, It’s Time to Get Storm Ready! As Hurricane ISAIAS approaches, Georgia ACT is encouraging families and communities across the state to prepare now. Charge your phones and backup batteries, stock up on water, food, medications, and emergency supplies, secure outdoor items, and make sure your family knows your evacuation and communication plan. Stay connected to trusted local weather alerts, check on older adults and vulnerable neighbors, and avoid waiting until conditions worsen to get ready. Strong communities start at home. Prepare early, look out for one another, and stay safe, Georgia. #GeorgiaACT #HurricaneISAIAS #StormPreparedness #GeorgiaStrong #StormReady CommunityPreparedness

🏡 FOREST PARK IS BUILDING MORE THAN HOMES -IT’S BUILDING OPPORTUNITY! Georgia ACT is proud to uplift exciting news from our partners at the City of Forest Park as the city celebrates the unveiling of a new housing development along the 5050 block of Cherry Street. This development represents more than new construction. It represents opportunity, stability, investment, and the chance for families to put down roots and build a future in Forest Park. Georgia ACT President & CEO Dr. Bambie Hayes-Brown proudly serves on the City of Forest Park Downtown Development Authority, supporting efforts that strengthen neighborhoods, encourage economic development, and expand pathways to quality housing and homeownership. 👏 Congratulations to the City of Forest Park and all of the partners who helped move this vision from possibility to reality. Strong Communities Start at Home. Photo Credit: City of Forest Park #GeorgiaACT #ForestParkGA #OneForestPark #Housing #Homeownership AffordableHousing CommunityDevelopment EconomicDevelopment StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

🏠 NEW EVICTION SEALING LAW: WHAT GEORGIANS NEED TO KNOW Georgia ACT and the Georgia Healthy Housing Coalition invite you to our October Policy & Advocacy Monthly Webinar for an important conversation about Georgia’s NEW EVICTION SEALING LAW and what it means for renters, advocates, housing professionals, and communities across our state. 📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026 ⏰ 3:00 PM–4:00 PM 💻 Virtual via Zoom Hear from Darlene C. Lynch, Legal & Policy Director with Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, and Jessica Bareis, Staff Attorney with the Standing With Our Neighbors Program at Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF). 🔗 REGISTER TODAY: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_lyQPORjQGenQIv1ZuToXg#/registration Knowledge is power. Join us, empower yourself, and help strengthen your community. Strong Communities Start at Home. #GeorgiaACT #EvictionSealing #HousingJustice #AffordableHousing TenantRights PolicyAndAdvocacy

📣 NEWS YOU CAN USE | COMMUNITY VOICES MATTER! Our partners at Invest Atlanta and the City of Atlanta want to hear from YOU! Join tonight’s virtual TAD Redevelopment Plan Community Meeting and help shape future investment and development in Atlanta communities. 📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026 ⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM 💻 Virtual If you live, work, own a business or property, or have a stake in these communities, your voice belongs at the table. 🔗 Register today: ATLtadupdate.com or https://investatlanta.zoom.us/webinar/register Strong Communities Start at Home and strong communities are built when residents have a voice. #GeorgiaACT #InvestAtlanta #CommunityEngagement #AtlantaTAD #AffordableHousing CommunityDevelopment Atlanta StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

🗳️ NEWS YOU CAN USE: YOUR VOICE MATTERS, GEORGIA! Democracy doesn’t stop at the top of the ballot. Some of the elected offices that have the greatest impact on our everyday lives often receive the least attention. Georgia ACT is proud to support the 2026 Georgia Statewide Down Ballot Candidates Forum Series in Fort Valley. Join community members and partners TODAY, Wednesday, October 7, to hear directly from candidates, learn more about the offices on your ballot, and get informed before you vote. 📅 Wednesday, October 7, 2026 📍 Trinity Baptist Church 507 State University Drive, Fort Valley, GA 31030 🍽️ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Food & Community Tabling 🎤 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Candidate Forum One Georgia. Many Voices. Shared Solutions. Registration is appreciated but not required to attend: 🔗 https://secure.ngpvan.com/MIHORmXqV0OlqV10p3M0wQ2 Come connect, get informed, and make your voice count. Strong communities are built when residents are informed, engaged, and empowered. #GeorgiaACT #GeorgiaVotes #FortValleyGA #CivicEngagement #DownBallotMatters YourVoiceMatters GetInformed VoteGeorgia

Repost from the @nlihc #NewOpEd Alert: “America’s affordable housing shortage has an accessibility problem.” Millions of renters require accessible features, but much of the country’s affordable rental housing still lacks the accommodations they need. More here: https://ow.ly/55oM50ZUEBV Scotsman Guide

🗳️ NEWS YOU CAN USE: GEORGIA GOVERNOR DEBATE WATCH PARTY! Georgia ACT encourages Georgians to get informed, stay engaged, and make your voice heard! Join News & Talk WAOK tonight for the 2026 Georgia Governor Debate Watch Party and hear directly about the issues shaping Georgia’s future. 📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 p.m. 📍 Sandtown Pub 5819 Campbellton Rd SW, Suite 202 Atlanta, GA 30331 The event will feature Juandolyn Stokes, Dee Dawkins-Haigler, and Derrick Boazman and will be live streamed on Facebook from 6:00–8:00 p.m. At Georgia ACT, we believe strong communities are built when residents have access to information and opportunities to participate in the civic process. Know the issues. Hear the candidates. Make an informed decision. 🏠 Strong Communities Start at Home. 🗳️ Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Georgia. #GeorgiaACT #NewsYouCanUse #GeorgiaVotes #CivicEngagement #GeorgiaGovernor DebateWatchParty

🗳️ VOTER FACTS MONDAY TODAY IS THE DEADLINE! Georgia, today October 5 is the deadline to register to vote for the November 3 General Election! Don’t wait until it’s too late. Take a few minutes TODAY to: ✅ Register to vote ✅ Check your voter registration status ✅ Make sure your name and address are up to date ✅ Start making your plan to vote 📅 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER 🔹 October 5: Voter Registration Deadline (TODAY!) 🔹 October 13: Early Voting Begins 🔹 October 30: Early Voting Ends 🔹 November 3: Election Day ⭐ Georgia ACT highly encourages voters to consider EARLY VOTING! Voting early gives you more flexibility to choose a day and time that works with your schedule. Early voting locations and hours can vary by county, so check your information before heading to the polls. 🗳️ Get registered. Get informed. Make your voting plan. Georgia ACT is committed to helping communities access accurate, nonpartisan voter information. 💙💚 Georgia ACT is Nonpartisan Educate • Engage • Empower #GeorgiaACT #VoterFactsMonday #GeorgiaVotes #VoterRegistration #EarlyVoting VoteReady CivicEngagement EducateEngageEmpower

🙏🏾 PLEASE KEEP VIENNA, GEORGIA IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS Our hearts are heavy for the City of Vienna, Dooly County, and every family impacted by this tragic act of violence. Vienna is more than a community we serve. Georgia ACT is proud to partner with the City of Vienna, and this small South Georgia community is just nine miles from our President & CEO Dr. Bambie Hayes-Brown’s hometown of Cordele. Today, we stand with Vienna. We pray for the families who lost loved ones, those who were injured, their families, first responders, and the entire community as they face the difficult days ahead. From all of us at Georgia ACT, our hearts are with you. 💙🙏🏾 Strong Communities Start at Home and in moments like these, community means standing together. 📷/📰 News Credit: WALB News https://www.walb.com/2026/10/04/2-dead-multiple-others-injured-mass-shooting-homecoming-party-dooly-county/ #PrayForVienna #ViennaGeorgia #DoolyCounty #SouthGeorgia #GeorgiaACT CommunityStrong

🗳️✨ COMMUNITY, CONNECTION & THE POWER OF OUR COLLECTIVE VOICE! ✨🗳️ Georgia ACT is proud to uplift The Collective Vote: A Community Civic Engagement Summit & Block Party, presented by the Griot Collective Community Foundation! This exciting gathering will bring together community members, advocates, organizations, partners, and civic leaders for an afternoon centered on community, civic engagement, connection, and participation. We are especially excited to see numerous Georgia ACT organizational members, community partners, and legislative champions represented in this collective effort. 📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026 ⏰ Doors Open at 2:00 PM 📍 The King Center | Atlanta, Georgia 🎟️ FREE & Open to the Public At Georgia ACT, we believe strong communities are built when people are informed, engaged, connected, and empowered to make their voices heard. Events like this create space for neighbors to come together, build relationships, access information, and strengthen civic participation across Georgia. Come out, bring your family and friends, connect with community, and be part of The Collective Vote! 🌐 www.thegriotcollective.org #GeorgiaACT #TheCollectiveVote #CivicEngagement #CommunityPower #CommunityMatters GetEngaged AtlantaGA TheKingCenter GeorgiaCommunities StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

📣 NEWS YOU CAN USE | SENIOR COMMUNITY GIVEAWAY 💚🏡 Georgia ACT is sharing an important community resource for seniors in the Walthourville area! Another Chance Outreach Ministries, Inc. (ACOM) will host its Senior Citizens Giveaway on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Walthourville City Hall. Seniors can receive FREE clothing, household goods, and personal hygiene items while supplies last. 📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026 📍 Walthourville City Hall 222 Busbee Rd., Walthourville, GA 📞 (912) 532-1723 🌐 anotherchanceom.org Items will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. At Georgia ACT, we believe Strong Communities Start at Home, and that includes making sure our older adults are connected to resources that help them live with dignity and stability. Please share this information with a senior, caregiver, family member, neighbor, or community partner who may benefit. 💚 News You Can Use — because connecting people to resources strengthens communities. #GeorgiaACT #NewsYouCanUse #SeniorCitizens #CommunityResources #WalthourvilleGA LibertyCountyGA StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome CommunityMatters SeniorsMatter

🚨 MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 🚨 October 1 is the ONLY DAY appointments can be scheduled for the FREE Dental Health Clinic. 📅 Appointments: October 1 ONLY 🦷 Clinic Dates: October 15–16 📍 First Baptist Church of Rochelle 📞 Call 229-287-1364 to schedule Don’t wait—appointments will NOT be made before October 1!

🎉🏡 WE ARE OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT! 🏡🎉 Georgia ACT’s 2026 Annual Fall Affordable Housing Conference is officially at capacity! We are grateful to every housing professional, community leader, advocate, resident, partner, and supporter who registered to join us for this powerful day of connection, learning, collaboration, and community-building. Tomorrow, we come together under the theme “Rooted in Home, Grounded in Community” to strengthen relationships, share solutions, and advance conversations around affordable housing and thriving communities across Georgia. To everyone joining us on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Atlanta Metropolitan State College — we can’t wait to see you! 💚 Thank you for making this year’s conference a SOLD OUT event! #GeorgiaACT #SoldOut #AffordableHousing #StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome #RootedInHome GroundedInCommunity HousingConference CommunityDevelopment GeorgiaHousing

🏡✨ ONE DAY AWAY! ✨🏡 The countdown is almost over! We are just ONE DAY AWAY from one of Georgia ACT’s premier events of the year , the 2026 Annual Fall Affordable Housing Conference! 💚💙 Tomorrow, housing professionals, community leaders, advocates, partners, residents, and changemakers from across Georgia will come together for a powerful day of connection, learning, collaboration, and community-building. 📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM–4:00 PM 📍 Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Building 800 We are excited, we are ready, and we look forward to seeing everyone there! 🙌🏾 Come ready to connect, share ideas, strengthen partnerships, and move the work forward because Strong Communities Start at Home. 🏠 #GeorgiaACT #GeorgiaACT2026 #AffordableHousing #HousingConference #StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

🏡 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON WE’RE JUST DAYS AWAY! Georgia ACT’s 2026 Annual Fall Affordable Housing Conference is almost here! Join us THIS THURSDAY, October 1, 2026, for a full day of meaningful conversations, networking, learning, and collaboration focused on affordable housing and stronger communities across Georgia. 🎤 Keynote Speaker: Nathaniel Smith, Partnership for Southern Equity 🏡 Affordable Housing & Community Development Conversations 🤝 Networking & Partnership Building 🏆 Awards & Recognition 💡 Affordable Housing Gauntlet 🗣️ Youth, Housing & Community Development …and more! 📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Atlanta Metropolitan State College Charles Easley Conference Pavilion, Building 800 1630 Metropolitan Parkway SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 ⏳ The conference is only days away don’t wait to secure your spot! 🔗 REGISTER TODAY: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/yztd4r7 💚💙 We look forward to seeing you there! Strong Communities Start at Home. #GeorgiaACT #AffordableHousing #HousingConference #CommunityDevelopment #Atlanta GeorgiaHousing StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

From the Office of the Governor Brian Kemp: Over the last few years, we’ve partnered with the General Assembly to provide billions of dollars of relief for hardworking Georgians. Today, I’m again suspending the state gas tax to help families and small businesses at the pump. https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-09-28/gov-kemp-suspends-gas-tax-provides-relief-hardworking-georgians

🎲🗳️ DEAL ME IN: FUN, CONNECTION & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT! 💙💚 On Thursday, September 24, 2026, Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. (Georgia ACT) had an incredible evening at Morris Brown College for our Deal Me In GOTV activation! Hosted in collaboration with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, Morris Brown College, Reclaim Your Vote, and community partners, the evening brought students and community members together for games, food, conversation, voter education, and civic engagement. 🙌🏾 💚 A special thank you to Black Voters Matter for sponsoring this event and supporting opportunities that bring communities together around civic engagement and voter education. We were also proud to have Dr. Bambie Hayes-Brown, President & CEO of Georgia ACT and a 2025 graduate of Morris Brown College, return to her alma mater for the evening! Dr. Bambie spoke with attendees, energized the crowd, and joined in on the fun. 🎤🎲 Thank you to Morris Brown College, our collaborating partners, event organizers, volunteers, and everyone who attended and helped make the evening a success! The games may be over, but civic engagement continues. 🗳️ 💙💚 Georgia ACT is nonpartisan and does not endorse or oppose candidates for public office. We educate, engage, and empower communities to participate in the civic process. 🏡 Strong Communities Start at Home. #GeorgiaACT #DealMeIn #BlackVotersMatter #MorrisBrownCollege #VoterEducation CivicEngagement

📣 NEWS YOU CAN USE from Georgia ACT! Southwest Georgia families, mark your calendars! Our partners at Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc. (AAPHC)are hosting their FREE Annual Community Health Fair, bringing health resources, information, and family fun directly to the community. 📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 📍 Albany Exchange Club Fairgrounds Community members can enjoy health screenings, health education resources, food and refreshments, carnival games, music, bingo, prize drawings, and more! At Georgia ACT, we believe strong communities start with people having access to the resources they need to live, thrive, and stay healthy. Share this information with your family, neighbors, and community! 💙 Georgia ACT — connecting communities to information, resources, and opportunities that matter. #GeorgiaACT #SouthwestGeorgia #CommunityHealth #HealthAndWellness #CommunityResources StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

🏡 Ready to take the next step toward homeownership? Georgia ACT is proud to share this opportunity from our partners at the Morris Brown College National Alumni Association Financial Navigator Program and Athens Land Trust! A FREE HUD-Certified Homebuyer Education Class will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Participants will learn about the mortgage process, determining how much home they can afford, different types of mortgages, shopping for a home, and more. The course also satisfies the education requirement for many down payment assistance programs. 📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM–4:00 PM 📍 Location will be emailed to registered participants 💵 FREE 📚 Workbook and snacks provided Registration closes October 5, 2026, at 11:00 PM, so don’t wait! Sign up today: 👉 https://www.canvaqr.com/RGRvS17EP2 At Georgia ACT, we believe strong communities start at home, and access to trusted information is an important step toward making homeownership possible. Please share this opportunity with someone who is preparing to purchase a home! 🏠✨

Young Voices. Real Housing Challenges. Real Solutions. 💙💚 Don’t miss the Georgia ACT Annual Fall Affordable Housing Conference, where leaders, advocates, community partners, and residents from across Georgia will come together to learn, connect, and move housing solutions forward. Hear directly from Reggie Holloway and Tyee Washington, Youth & Young Adult Advocates with Georgia EmpowerMEnt, during a powerful conversation about the housing challenges young adults face, the impact of lived experience, and the solutions needed to create greater housing stability and opportunity. This is more than a conference, it’s a space for the people closest to the issues to help shape what comes next. 📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Atlanta Metropolitan State College – Building 800 1630 Metropolitan Parkway SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 🔗 Register today: https://georgiaact.org/annual-fall-affordable-housing-conference-2026/ Come for the conversation. Leave with connections, ideas, and renewed commitment to stronger communities. #GeorgiaACT #StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome #AffordableHousing #HousingSolutions #YoungAdultVoices

🏠 Behind every eviction filing is a person, a family, a neighbor and a story. Metro Atlanta now has the highest eviction filing rate in the nation, with approximately 144,000 eviction cases filed last year across Cobb, Clayton, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties. That equals about 24 eviction filings for every 100 renter households, nearly three times the national average. For families already working hard to make ends meet, the threat of eviction can mean disrupted schools, lost stability, difficult choices and uncertainty about what comes next. At Georgia ACT, we believe Strong Communities Start at Home. Every person deserves the opportunity to live in a safe, stable home and to be part of a community where they can thrive. These numbers remind us why it is so important to listen to residents, strengthen housing resources and bring communities, housing providers, policymakers and partners together to find practical solutions. Georgia ACT will continue to center people, elevate community voices and advocate for housing solutions that help Georgians remain safely and stably housed. 📰 Source and Article Credit: FOX 5 Atlanta Read the full story: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/why-metro-atlanta-now-leads-nation-eviction-filings #GeorgiaACT #StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome #HousingStability #EvictionPrevention #MetroAtlanta GeorgiaHousing CommunityDevelopment

🎲🗳️ REMINDER: GOTV GAME NIGHT IS TOMORROW! Don’t miss GOTV Game Night: Don’t Play With Our Vote! 💙💚 Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. (Georgia ACT) is excited to host this event in collaboration with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, Morris Brown College, Reclaim Your Vote, and community partners for an evening where fun meets civic engagement! 📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Morris Brown College – The Home Depot Innovation Lounge 1 Walnut Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30314 Come out and enjoy: 🎲 Card games & fun 🍽️ Food 🗳️ Voter registration opportunities 📚 Nonpartisan voter education 🤝 Community connection & civic engagement Georgia’s voter registration deadline for the November 3 General Election is October 5, 2026, so this is a great opportunity to get informed and make sure you’re prepared. 🎟️ Reserve your spot today: https://form.jotform.com/262436386167162 Bring a friend and join us tomorrow! 🗳️✨ 💙💚 Georgia ACT is nonpartisan and does not endorse or oppose candidates for public office. We educate, engage, and empower communities to participate in the civic process. 🏡 Strong Communities Start at Home. #GeorgiaACT #GOTVGameNight #DontPlayWithOurVote #VoterEducation #CivicEngagement

🏠 TONIGHT: DeKALB UNHOUSED TELE-TOWN HALL Georgia ACT is proud to share this important community conversation hosted by our partners at DeKalb County Government. Join the DeKalb Unhoused Tele-Town Hall tonight, September 22, from 6:00–8:00 PM, to learn more about DeKalb’s Continuum of Care Network and how individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability can connect with vital resources and support. This conversation will highlight how local government, professionals, and community partners are working together to create pathways toward greater housing stability. 💻 Join the Tele-Town Hall: 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/yd67nwf8 At Georgia ACT, we know Strong Communities Start at Home. 💙💚

🏠 EVERY FAMILY DESERVES A SAFE PLACE TO CALL HOME. A recent WALB News 10 report highlights an Albany mother who says rats, bats, roaches, and deteriorating conditions have left her and her children afraid to remain in their rental home. The property owner disputes responsibility for the pest issues and says he offered the family another unit. Stories like this remind us why safe, decent, and healthy housing matters in every Georgia community. Housing is more than four walls—it is where children should feel safe, families should be able to thrive, and residents should be treated with dignity. Georgia ACT will continue working alongside communities across our state to elevate housing concerns and connect residents, partners, and policymakers around solutions. 🔗 Read the full story: https://www.walb.com/2026/08/26/my-kids-are-afraid-albany-mother-says-rodents-bats-roaches-have-made-her-rental-home-unlivable/ 📸 Photo Credit: WALB News 10 – Albany, Georgia 📰 Article Credit: WALB News 10 / Ashanti Drake #GeorgiaACT #HealthyHousing #SafeHousing #HousingMatters #AlbanyGA SouthGeorgia

🗳️ VOTER FACTS MONDAY | ARE YOU ELECTION READY? 💙💚 Georgia’s voter registration deadline is approaching, and now is the time to make sure you’re ready to participate in the November 3, 2026 General Election! 📅 DEADLINE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026 But getting election-ready starts before Election Day. Recently, Georgia ACT joined MARTA and the DeKalb NAACP for National Voter Registration Day activities at MARTA stations across metro Atlanta. Together, we helped community members register to vote, check their voter registration status, and prepare to make their voices heard. 📰 And our work was featured by Spectrum News! Georgia ACT Director of Operations Desiree Jones spoke with Spectrum News about why civic engagement matters and how issues affecting our everyday lives—including housing, healthcare, access to healthy food, and mental health—are connected to civic participation. So, what can YOU do today? 👇 ✅ STEP 1: Check your voter registration status. ✅ STEP 2: Make sure your name and address are correct. ✅ STEP 3: Register or update your information by October 5. ✅ STEP 4: Make your voting plan and know the important dates. 📌 SAVE THESE DATES: 🗓️ October 5 — Voter Registration Deadline 🗳️ October 13 — Early Voting 🇺🇸 November 3 — General Election Day 🔎 Visit Georgia’s My Voter Page at mvp.sos.ga.gov to check your registration and find important voting information. 📣 Already registered? Help us spread the word! Share this post with a friend, family member, neighbor, or coworker and remind them to check their registration before the deadline. Your voice matters. Your community matters. Be informed. Be prepared. Be ready to vote. 🗳️ 📰 Read the Spectrum News feature: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/ga/georgia/news/2026/09/17/national-voter-registration-day-with-marta 💙💚 Georgia ACT is nonpartisan. We do not tell people who to vote for; we educate, engage, empower, and encourage eligible Georgians to participate in the democratic process. #GeorgiaACT #VoterFactsMonday #GeorgiaVotes #VoterRegistration #CivicEngagement

💙💚 Georgia ACT in the Community! Georgia ACT had a wonderful time volunteering at Hand, Heart & Soul’s “The Gathering” in Lake City, Georgia! Georgia ACT’s President & CEO, Dr. Bambie Hayes-Brown, is a proud Clayton County Champion and helped design a community resource to connect Clayton County residents with fresh food options, outdoor recreational activities, and resources that support healthier, stronger communities. At Georgia ACT, we believe in showing up, building connections, and making sure residents have access to the resources they need to thrive. We go where the people are—because strong communities start at home. 💙💚 #GeorgiaACT #ClaytonCounty #CommunityEngagement #HealthyCommunities #BootsOnTheGround

Thank you, Sabrina Newby, Georgia ACT Legislative Committee Chair, for representing Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. in Washington, D.C. and sharing the important work happening across our state! 🏡 We appreciate the opportunity to have Georgia ACT’s work and legislative priorities discussed with U.S. Representative Sanford Bishop and to continue elevating the housing and community development needs of Georgians. At Georgia ACT, we remain committed to bringing people, place, and policy together to strengthen communities, expand housing opportunities, and ensure community voices are part of the conversations that shape Georgia’s future. Thank you, Sabrina, for helping carry that mission forward! 💙💚 Strong Communities Start at Home. 🏡 #GeorgiaACT #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #HousingPolicy #GeorgiaCommunities PeoplePlacePolicy

🗳️ COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN ACTION | MIDDLE GEORGIA DECIDES 2026 Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. (Georgia ACT) was proud to serve as a Community Partner and Sponsor of yesterday’s Middle Georgia Decides 2026 Candidate Forum & Meet the Candidates Hall, presented by Middle Georgia Matters, Inc. Our team was also honored to help plan and support this important voter engagement event, which created an opportunity for Middle Georgia residents to connect, become informed, and engage in the civic process. 👏 We extend our appreciation to Xzandria “Zan” Armstrong, Founder & Initiative Lead of Middle Georgia Matters, Inc., for her leadership in bringing this event together, as well as the moderators, participating candidates, fellow community partners, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who attended. 💙💚 At Georgia ACT, we believe informed and engaged communities are essential to building stronger communities across Georgia. We’re grateful for opportunities to collaborate with organizations committed to expanding access to nonpartisan voter education and civic engagement. 📸 Take a look at a few moments from yesterday’s event! 🗳️ Educate • Engage • Empower Georgia ACT is nonpartisan and does not endorse or oppose candidates for public office. #GeorgiaACT #MiddleGeorgiaDecides #MiddleGeorgia #VoterEngagement #CivicEngagement

💙💚 Georgia ACT is excited to welcome Patrice Dozier as a Guest Speaker at our Annual Fall Affordable Housing Conference! As Economic Development Specialist and Women’s Business Ownership Representative with the SBA Georgia District Office, Patrice will share valuable information on federal contracting opportunities and resources that can help women-owned small businesses grow and compete. 📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Atlanta Metropolitan State College 1630 Metropolitan Parkway SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 Come connect, learn, and be part of the conversation shaping stronger communities across Georgia. 🎟️ Register today: https://georgiaact.org/annual-fall-affordable-housing-conference-2026/ #GeorgiaACT #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #SmallBusiness #WOSB FederalContracting StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

🏠💙💚 ANOTHER POWERFUL VOICE IS JOINING THE CONVERSATION! Georgia ACT is excited to welcome Kelly Harper Lee, Executive Director and Community Relations Senior Lead for Metro Atlanta and North Georgia at Wells Fargo, as a Guest Speaker at the 2026 Annual Fall Affordable Housing Conference & Awards! Kelly brings deep experience in community investment, partnership building, economic opportunity, and expanding access to housing. Her perspective will add an important voice to a day focused on the people, partnerships, and possibilities shaping communities across Georgia. 📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Atlanta Metropolitan State College 1630 Metropolitan Parkway SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 This is more than a conference, it is where housing professionals, community leaders, advocates, residents, public officials, funders, and partners come together to connect, learn, and strengthen communities across Georgia. 🌱 Rooted in Home, Grounded in Community. 🏡 Strong Communities Start at Home. 🎟️ REGISTER TODAY: https://georgiaact.org/annual-fall-affordable-housing-conference-2026/ #GeorgiaACT #AffordableHousing #WellsFargo #HousingConference #StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

🗳️ GEORGIA ACT IN ACTION | NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY 💙💚 Yesterday, Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. (Georgia ACT) was proud to participate in National Voter Registration Day 2026 at the Doraville MARTA Station! Throughout the afternoon, we connected with community members and shared nonpartisan voter registration information and resources to help Georgians get #VoteReady for the 2026 elections. National Voter Registration Day brought together thousands of organizations across the country on September 15 to help eligible voters register, check or update their registration, and prepare to participate in upcoming elections. 👏 Thank you to everyone who stopped by, asked questions, picked up information, and took an important step toward becoming vote ready. We also appreciate Vot-ER, MARTA, the NAACP DeKalb County Branch, and our community partners for helping make voter registration information more accessible. At Georgia ACT, civic engagement is an important part of building informed, connected, and empowered communities across Georgia. 💙💚 Georgia ACT is nonpartisan and does not endorse or oppose candidates for public office. We educate, engage, and empower communities to participate in the civic process. 🏡 Strong Communities Start at Home. #GeorgiaACT #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #VoteReady #GeorgiaVoters CivicEngagement

🎉🏆 LET’S CELEBRATE OUR 2026 GEORGIA ACT AWARDEES! 💙💚 The countdown is on for the 2026 Georgia ACT Annual Fall Affordable Housing Conference, and we are excited to honor leaders who are making a real impact in communities across Georgia! ✨ 2026 Legislators of the Year 🏛️ Georgia State Representative Mary Ann Santos 🏛️ Georgia State Senator Rick Williams ✨ Unsung Hero Awardees 🌟 Monica DeLancy, Executive Director, We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association 🌟 Sherri McCoy, Executive Director, Blessing Bags of Warmth ✨ Presidential Awardee 🏅 Thomas Dwain Smith, Chair, NAACP DeKalb Political Action Committee These leaders show what it means to serve, advocate, lead, and show up for communities! 📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026 📍 Atlanta Metropolitan State College Come celebrate with us, connect with leaders from across Georgia, and be part of a powerful day focused on housing, community development, advocacy, and action. 🔥 Don’t miss it — register today! https://georgiaact.org/annual-fall-affordable-housing-conference-2026/ Rooted in Home. Grounded in Community. 💙💚 Strong Communities Start at Home. #GeorgiaACT #GeorgiaHousing #CommunityLeadership #AffordableHousing #StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

🗳️ TODAY IS NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY! 💙💚 Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. (Georgia ACT) is proud to participate in National Voter Registration Day and help connect Georgians with trusted, nonpartisan voter registration information and resources. 📍 Come see us TODAY at the Doraville MARTA Station! 📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026 ⏰ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 🚆 Doraville MARTA Station Whether you need to register to vote, check your voter registration status, or simply make sure you’re prepared for the 2026 election, National Voter Registration Day is a great time to get vote ready. 🗳️ Your voice matters. Make sure you’re ready to use it! Georgia ACT is committed to helping communities across Georgia access the information they need to participate confidently in the civic process. 💙💚 Georgia ACT is nonpartisan and does not endorse or oppose candidates for public office. We educate, engage, and empower communities to participate in the civic process. 🏡 Strong Communities Start at Home. #GeorgiaACT #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #RegisterToVote #GeorgiaVoters #CivicEngagement

💙💚 Georgia ACT Mourns the Loss of Mr. John Hawthorne The Georgia ACT family is deeply saddened by the passing of our longtime member, partner, colleague, and friend, Mr. John Hawthorne, Director of Community and Economic Development for the City of Albany. Mr. Hawthorne dedicated his life to service. An Albany State University graduate and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, his distinguished career included decades of leadership in public service, housing, community development, and neighborhood revitalization. His work took him from serving his country to helping communities recover, rebuild, and create greater opportunities for families. Georgia ACT was blessed to have Mr. Hawthorne as a longtime member and trusted partner. He understood that strong communities are built through service, relationships, and a commitment to people. His presence, knowledge, leadership, and dedication to Albany and communities throughout our region will be deeply missed. We extend our heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences to Mr. Hawthorne’s family, friends, colleagues, the City of Albany team, and everyone whose life was touched by his service and friendship. May his family find comfort in knowing that his work made a difference and that his legacy of service will live on through the people and communities he served. Rest well, Mr. Hawthorne. Thank you for your service, your partnership, and your commitment to community. You will be missed. 💙💚 #GeorgiaACT #InMemoriam #JohnHawthorne #AlbanyGA #CommunityDevelopment StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

🎲🗳️ GOTV GAME NIGHT: DON’T PLAY WITH OUR VOTE! Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. (Georgia ACT) is excited to host GOTV Game Night in collaboration with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, Morris Brown College, Reclaim Your Vote, and community partners! 💙💚 Join us for an engaging evening where fun meets civic engagement as we help students get informed and prepared for the 2026 Georgia Elections. 🎲 Enjoy card games 🍽️ Grab some food 🗳️ Access voter registration resources 📚 Learn important voter information 🤝 Connect with community partners 📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Morris Brown College The Home Depot Innovation Lounge 1 Walnut Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30314 🎟️ RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! Register for GOTV Game Night: https://form.jotform.com/262436386167162 Together, Georgia ACT and our collaborating partners are creating a fun and welcoming space for students to connect, learn, and get ready to make their voices heard. 🗳️✨ 💙💚 Georgia ACT is nonpartisan and does not endorse or oppose candidates for public office. We educate, engage, and empower communities to participate in the civic process. 🏡 Strong Communities Start at Home. #GeorgiaACT #GOTVGameNight #DontPlayWithOurVote #VoterEducation #CivicEngagement

🏠 SEE WHAT’S WORKING FOR COMMUNITIES ACROSS GEORGIA! 💙💚 Georgia ACT is pleased to welcome Maureen Freehill, Deputy Commissioner of Housing Assistance and Development with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, as a guest speaker at our 2026 Annual Fall Affordable Housing Conference. Ms. Freehill will share valuable information about DCA programs, resources, and services that support housing and strengthen communities throughout Georgia. Whether you are a housing professional, nonprofit leader, local official, community partner, or resident advocate, this is a conversation you will want to hear. 📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026 📍 Atlanta Metropolitan State College | Atlanta, GA Come learn, connect, and engage with leaders working to build stronger communities across our state. ✅ Register today: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/yztd4r7 Strong Communities Start at Home. #GeorgiaACT #HousingGeorgia #CommunityDevelopment #AffordableHousing #GeorgiaDCA

💙💚 Happy Grandparents Day from Georgia ACT! Today, we celebrate grandparents everywhere for the love, wisdom, and legacy they bring to families and communities. Georgia ACT President & CEO Dr. Bambie Hayes-Brown was raised by her maternal grandparents, whose example helped shape her commitment to community service and giving back to others. The five children featured on the flyer are the grandchildren of Dr. Hayes-Brown and her husband, Shearon Brown, a beautiful reflection of family, love, and legacy across generations. 🏡 Strong Communities Start at Home. #GrandparentsDay #GeorgiaACT #FamilyLegacy #StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

🙏🏾 FAITH MOVES GEORGIA: EQUIPPING. ENCOURAGING. ENGAGING. 💙💚 Georgia ACT encourages pastors and faith leaders across the state to join Faith Moves Georgia, a virtual statewide convening focused on strengthening communities through voter participation, civic engagement, and community leadership. Faith institutions have long played an important role in connecting people to information, resources, and opportunities to make their voices heard. This convening will bring pastors, conveners, and changemakers together to discuss how congregations can help communities prepare for the November 3, 2026 Election. 📅 Monday, September 14, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 PM ET 💻 Virtual via Zoom 🤝 Hosted by A Coalition of Georgia Pastors 🔗 REGISTER TODAY: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/32xoPKKcRlqjOrB-Dw9EvQ When people are informed, connected, and engaged, communities are stronger. Together, we can help build a brighter Georgia. 🏡 Strong Communities Start at Home. #GeorgiaACT #FaithMovesGeorgia #CivicEngagement #VoterParticipation #GeorgiaFaithLeaders

✂️🗣️ CUTS, CONVERSATIONS & COMMUNITY: BLACK MEN SPEAK Georgia ACT encourages community members to join the Urban League of Greater Atlanta and the Atlanta Barber Institute for an evening of meaningful conversation, connection, and civic engagement. This gathering will create space for Black men and community leaders to discuss the issues that matter most, strengthen civic power, and encourage informed participation in the 2026 elections. 📅 Monday, September 14, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 Atlanta Barber Institute 2841 Greenbriar Pkwy SW, Suite X106A Atlanta, GA 30331 Featured participants include John Moye, Greg Rutledge, State Representative Derrick Jackson, State Representative Eric Bell, and State Senator RaShaun Kemp. At Georgia ACT, we believe strong communities are built when people are informed, connected, and engaged. Come ready to listen, share, connect, and make your voice heard. 💙💚 Strong Communities Start at Home. #GeorgiaACT #CivicEngagement #CommunityConversations #BlackMenSpeak #YourVoiceMatters

🗳️ MIDDLE GEORGIA DECIDES 2026 | A NIGHT OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. (Georgia ACT) is proud to join Middle Georgia Matters, Inc. and fellow community partners in supporting Middle Georgia Decides 2026 important opportunities for voters to hear from candidates, ask questions, and become more informed ahead of the November election. 💙💚 📅 SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 | CANDIDATE FORUM & MEET THE CANDIDATES HALL 🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM 🎤 Formal Program: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 Mill Hill Community Arts Center 213 Clinton St., Macon, GA 31217 🎙️ Moderators: Tyrik Wynn — 41NBC Morning News Anchor Fiona King — 41NBC News Anchor 🎟️ FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC All candidates in the invited races were invited to participate. Attendance is subject to individual campaign confirmation. This event is to ensure that Middle Georgia has a seat at the table and that voters have opportunities to hear directly from those seeking public office. 💙💚 Georgia ACT is proud to co-host and support Middle Georgia Matters, Inc. in creating spaces that educate, engage, and empower communities through civic participation. 🗳️ Georgia ACT is nonpartisan and does not endorse or oppose candidates for public office. 🏡 Strong Communities Start at Home. #GeorgiaACT #MiddleGeorgiaDecides #CivicEngagement #VoterEducation #MiddleGeorgia See less

🇺🇸 25 YEARS LATER, WE REMEMBER. September 11, 2001, is a day forever etched in our hearts and in our nation’s history. Do you remember where you were when you heard the news? Today, Georgia ACT pauses to remember the thousands of lives lost, those who were injured, the families forever changed, and the first responders, service members, and everyday people who showed extraordinary courage. Twenty-five years later, we still remember the grief, the bravery, the unity, and the compassion that followed that day. As we honor their memory, may we carry forward that spirit of community: neighbors caring for neighbors, standing together in times of hardship, and building communities where everyone feels supported, connected, and at home. We remember. We honor. We stand together. We will never forget. 🇺🇸 #September11 #NeverForget #September11Remembrance #GeorgiaACT #StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

🗳️ GEORGIA VOTERS: YOUR VOICE MATTERS! 💙💚 Georgia ACT believes strong communities are built when residents are informed, engaged, and have meaningful opportunities to participate in the civic process. WALB is seeking undecided Georgia voters from across the state to participate in a town hall-style gubernatorial debate on October 6, 2026. Selected voters will have an opportunity to ask questions directly to the candidates about issues that matter to Georgia communities. Remote video participation is also available. The televised and streamed town hall will feature Democratic candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican candidate Rick Jackson. According to WALB, this is a nonpartisan project, participants will be independently screened by the Gray Media team, and the campaigns will not select participants. 📺 READ THE WALB STORY & LEARN MORE: https://www.walb.com/2026/09/10/walb-looking-real-undecided-georgia-voters-participate-governors-town-hall-debate 📝 INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING? COMPLETE THE SCREENING FORM: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/XdLGUa6mwT Georgia ACT encourages eligible Georgians to stay informed, learn about the candidates and issues, and participate in opportunities that strengthen civic engagement. 📣 Please share this opportunity with your networks, especially with undecided voters throughout Georgia. 🏡 Strong Communities Start at Home. 🗳️ Engaged Communities Make Their Voices Heard. #GeorgiaACT #CivicEngagement #GeorgiaVoters #YourVoiceMatters #VoteGeorgia Nonpartisan CommunityEngagement

🗳️ GUEST SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT MATTERS! 💙💚 Georgia ACT is pleased to welcome Tamieka Atkins, Chief Executive Officer of ProGeorgia, as a guest speaker for our 2026 Annual Fall Affordable Housing Conference! Ms. Atkins will lead an important conversation on Nonpartisan Voter Engagement for the 2026 Midterm Elections and the role trusted organizations, community leaders, and residents can play in helping Georgians stay informed, engaged, and connected to the democratic process. Housing policy, community development, and civic participation are deeply connected. Decisions made at every level of government can shape housing opportunities, neighborhood investment, transportation, economic mobility, and the future of our communities. This conversation will focus on strengthening voter education and participation while keeping the work nonpartisan, accessible, and community-centered. 📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Atlanta Metropolitan State College | Atlanta, GA Come ready to learn, network, and take action as we bring together housing professionals, community leaders, advocates, partners, and residents from across Georgia. 🎟️ REGISTER TODAY: georgiaact.org/annual-fall-affordable-housing-conference-2026 🏡 Strong Communities Start at Home. #GeorgiaACT #FallConference2026 #ProGeorgia #VoterEngagement #MidtermElections CivicEngagement AffordableHousing CommunityDevelopment HousingJustice StrongCommunitiesStartAtHome

Georgia ACT is proud to celebrate another meaningful year of leadership, learning, and national collaboration at the 2026 Community Opportunity Alliance Summit in Providence, Rhode Island. Georgia ACT President & CEO Dr. Bambie Hayes-Brown was honored to serve as Chair of the Programs Committee, facilitate the session “Ethical Use of AI for Community Development Associations” alongside Cate Sauer, and be elected to serve another term on the Community Opportunity Alliance Board of Directors. A special thank you to the Community Opportunity Alliance staff, Board of Directors, and Providence hosts for creating a thoughtful and engaging convening focused on strengthening communities across the country. Georgia ACT also extends sincere appreciation to Minister Lethia Kittrell for attending the Summit and representing Georgia ACT and the State of Georgia. Georgia ACT remains committed to bringing Georgia’s voice to national conversations, building strong partnerships, and advancing equitable community development throughout the state. 🏡 Strong Communities Start at Home. #GeorgiaACT #CommunityOpportunityAlliance #CommunityDevelopment #AffordableHousing #Leadership

🇺🇸 CELEBRATING WORKERS. STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES. 💙💚 Georgia ACT is pleased to share the Atlanta-North Georgia Labor Council’s Annual Labor Day Celebration & Fundraiser happening tomorrow, Monday, September 7, 2026! Join labor leaders, working families, community partners, and friends for an afternoon of food, fun, fellowship, and community as we recognize the contributions of workers across Georgia. 📅 Monday, September 7, 2026 ⏰ 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM 📍 UAW Facility 3915 Gilbert Road Atlanta, GA 30354 🎟️ Individual Admission: $25 👴 Seniors (60+): $20 👧 Children 12 & Under: FREE Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are also available. See the flyer for additional details and payment information. At Georgia ACT, we know that strong communities are built by people—and working families are at the heart of thriving communities. 🏡 Strong Communities Start at Home. #GeorgiaACT #LaborDay2026 #WorkingFamilies #Community #Atlanta Georgia StrongCommunities

🏛️ A HOUSE PERSPECTIVE: REFLECTING ON 2026, LOOKING AHEAD TO 2027 💙💚 Georgia ACT is excited to welcome Georgia State Representative Derrick Jackson, representing Georgia’s 68th House District, to our 2026 Annual Fall Affordable Housing Conference! 📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Atlanta Metropolitan State College Representative Jackson will bring a perspective from the Georgia House of Representatives, reflecting on key developments from the 2026 Legislative Session and sharing insight into the issues, conversations, and priorities we may see as Georgia prepares for the 2027 Legislative Session. This is an opportunity to hear directly from a state policymaker about what happened under the Gold Dome, what could be ahead, and why staying informed matters for housing professionals, community leaders, partners, and residents across Georgia. 🎟️ REGISTER TODAY: https://georgiaact.org/annual-fall-affordable-housing-conference-2026/ 🏡 Strong Communities Start at Home. #GeorgiaACT #AffordableHousing #GeorgiaLegislature #HousingConference #CommunityDevelopment

🇺🇸 LABOR DAY OFFICE CLOSURE 💙💚 In observance of Labor Day, Georgia ACT’s office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM and look forward to continuing our work alongside communities and partners across Georgia. Today, we honor the workers whose dedication, service, and contributions help build stronger communities every day. 🏡 Strong Communities Start at Home. #GeorgiaACT #LaborDay #StrongCommunities #CommunityDevelopment #Georgia

🎤 GUEST SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT! 💙💚 Georgia ACT is pleased to welcome Georgia State Senator Kenya Wicks, representing Georgia’s 34th Senate District, as a guest speaker for our 2026 Annual Fall Affordable Housing Conference! 📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Atlanta Metropolitan State College Join housing professionals, community development leaders, partners, residents, and stakeholders from across Georgia for a full day of learning, networking, collaboration, and meaningful conversations about housing and stronger communities. We look forward to hearing Senator Wicks share her perspective on the 2026 Legislative Session, key housing and community development issues facing Georgia, and what communities and stakeholders should be watching as we prepare for the 2027 Legislative Session. 🎟️ REGISTER TODAY: https://georgiaact.org/annual-fall-affordable-housing-conference-2026/ 🏡 Strong Communities Start at Home. #GeorgiaACT #AffordableHousing #HousingConference #CommunityDevelopment #Atlanta

🏡 PROJECT SPOTLIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT! 💙💚 Georgia ACT is pleased to welcome Councilwoman Annette Higdon and Economic Development Consultant Fenika Miller of the City of Cairo to our 2026 Annual Fall Affordable Housing Conference! They will share a Project Spotlight highlighting Cairo’s rural workforce housing development and the strategic infrastructure investments helping create new housing opportunities in the community. 📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Atlanta Metropolitan State College – Building 800 The City of Cairo received a $2.5 million OneGeorgia Authority grant to support road, water, and sewer infrastructure for a planned 180-home single-family development, beginning with an initial phase of 60 homes. Join housing professionals, community development leaders, partners, residents, and stakeholders from across Georgia as we learn from projects taking shape in communities across our state. 🎟️ REGISTER TODAY: https://georgiaact.org/annual-fall-affordable-housing-conference-2026/ 🏡 Strong Communities Start at Home. #GeorgiaACT #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #RuralHousing #HousingConference

Georgia ACT extends congratulations to Congress person Everton Blair Jr. on being sworn in to represent Georgia’s 13th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. This is an important moment of public service, and we wish him well as he begins representing the residents, families, and communities of the 13th District. Georgia ACT looks forward to continued civic engagement and collaboration with leaders at every level of government to help strengthen communities across Georgia. #GeorgiaACT #GA13 #CivicEngagement #Georgia #StrongCommunities

🎤 GUEST SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT! 💙💚 Georgia ACT is pleased to welcome Mayor Andre Dickens, 61st Mayor of the City of Atlanta, as a guest speaker for our 2026 Annual Fall Affordable Housing Conference! 📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Atlanta Metropolitan College – Building 800 Join housing professionals, community development leaders, partners, residents, and stakeholders from across Georgia for a full day of learning, networking, collaboration, and meaningful conversations about housing and stronger communities. We look forward to hearing Mayor Dickens share his perspective and leadership as we continue working together to strengthen communities across Georgia. 🎟️ REGISTER TODAY: https://georgiaact.org/annual-fall-affordable-housing-conference-2026/ 🏡 Strong Communities Start at Home. #GeorgiaACT #AffordableHousing #HousingConference #CommunityDevelopment #Atlanta

🗳️ GEORGIA ACT VOTERS FACT MONDAY 📢 FULTON COUNTY VOTERS PLAN FOR THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION! Did you know? Fulton County will offer Advance Voting from Tuesday, October 13 through Friday, October 30, 2026, ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, November 3. 🕐 Advance Voting Hours: Monday–Friday: 7 AM–7 PM Saturday: 9 AM–5 PM Sunday: 12 PM–5 PM 🎓 College students have additional outreach voting opportunities! 📍 Georgia Tech — October 14 & 15 | 9 AM–5 PM 📍 Georgia State University — October 20 & 21 | 9 AM–5 PM 📍 Friendship Baptist Church (Atlanta University Center students) — October 27 & 28 | 9 AM–5 PM During Advance Voting, Fulton County voters may vote at any Fulton County Advance Voting location. On Election Day, voters must report to their assigned polling location. 🔎 Check your voter information and Election Day polling location through Georgia's My Voter Page. 💙💚 Georgia ACT is nonpartisan. We educate, engage, and empower communities with the information they need to participate in the civic process. #GeorgiaACT #VotersFactsMonday #FultonVotes #GeorgiaVoters #CivicEngagement

📣 Tune In Tonight! Georgia ACT is proud to share this important nonpartisan Candidate Conversations session from our partners at the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus and the Georgia Coalition of Black Chambers as part of The Georgia BlackPrint: A Prosperity Convening. Join the conversation on governance and legislative priorities and hear directly from candidates seeking to serve communities across Georgia. 🗓 Sunday, August 30, 2026 ⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM 📍 Tubman African American Museum, Macon ▶️ Watch live on YouTube: @gablackcaucus Informed communities are stronger communities. We encourage Georgians across the state to tune in, listen, learn, and stay engaged. #GeorgiaACT #GeorgiaBlackPrint #CivicEngagement #Georgia #CommunityEngagement

🏛️ GEORGIA ACT IN ACTION | PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION CANDIDATE FORUM Yesterday, Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. (Georgia ACT) was proud to co-host the Public Service Commission Candidate Forum alongside HouseATL, Southface Institute, AARP Georgia, and Georgia Watch. The forum brought community members and stakeholders together to hear directly from candidates Shelia Edwards, Peter Hubbard, and Dr. Josh Tolbert and learn more about issues connected to Georgia’s Public Service Commission. 🎤 The discussion was moderated by Crystal Edmonson, Senior Editor at the Atlanta Business Chronicle. We appreciate everyone who joined us and our fellow co-hosts for creating an opportunity for Georgians to become more informed and engaged in the civic process. 💙💚 Georgia ACT is nonpartisan. We educate, engage, and empower communities with information that supports civic participation. 📸 Swipe through for highlights from the forum! #GeorgiaACT #CivicEngagement #GeorgiaPSC #CommunityEngagement #VoterEducation

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