Author: Wes Sanders

by Wes Sanders

Young Professionals Night at the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival: Family Commitments

Join Georgia Equality at Young Professionals Night at the Atlanta Jewish Film
Festival, presented by ACCESS, for a fantastic evening of festivities and film!

This exciting event is open to young professionals under 40 of all faith and ethnic backgrounds.

Join us for a pre-party with food and cash bar at the Woodruff Art Center’s Center Space, followed by a screening of the comedy Family Commitments.

WHEN: Saturday, February 11
Pre-party at 7pm
Film screening at 8:40pm
WHERE: Woodruff Arts Center
PRICE: $18 (includes both the pre-party and film)

Tickets will be released on Wednesday, January 18. Please contact Julie Katz at email hidden; JavaScript is required with any questions. We’ll see you at the movies!

by Wes Sanders

Discrimination’s Price Tag: New Study Finds Lack of Legal Protections Costs GA Economy Approx. $147 Million Annually

ATLANTA – A new Williams Institute report has found that anti-LGBT discrimination and inequities is costing Georgia’s economy. The report, released today, highlighted Georgia’s weak civil rights protections and the associated stigmas and stresses that vulnerable legal standing creates for LGBT people. The report estimates that reducing those stresses by even just a quarter among Georgia’s LGBT workforce would gain the state’s economy upwards of $147 million in revenue. Another red flag raised in the study: Georgia’s weak – and sometimes hostile – laws, making the state less attractive to young, talented workers. In fact, the report estimates the state loses more than $9,000 for each employee that changes jobs or leaves the state. Continue reading →

by Wes Sanders

Welcome New Board Members and Interns!

Each year, Georgia Equality welcomes new members to the Board of Directors and new student interns to our offices. They each bring their own unique sets of skills and talents to our organization and our community, and we are happy to have them.  Read more about our newest additions below, and if you see them around, say hello! Continue reading →

by Wes Sanders

AIDS Watch in Georgia: HIV Advocacy Under the Gold Dome

Georgia Equality HIV and AIDS

HIV advocates from across Georgia will gather under the Gold Dome on Thursday, February 16, 2017 to educate state lawmakers about HIV’s impact on our diverse communities. At AIDSWatch in Georgia 2017, advocates will connect one-on-one with elected officials at the Capitol to share personal stories and provide education on key policy areas like HIV criminalization, healthcare access, sex education, housing, LGBT discrimination, reproductive justice and needle exchange. Last year’s event drew hundreds of advocates and Georgia Equality organizers expect even more robust attendance in this year’s challenging political environment. Continue reading →