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💙💚 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.

🗳️ 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

💙💚 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

🗳️ 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

🎲🗳️ 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

🎲🗳️ 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

🗳️ 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

🗳️ 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 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

🗳️ 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

🎲🗳️ 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

🗳️ 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

🗳️ 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 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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