On Tuesday, April 18th dozens of Macon-Bibb citizens came out to a county commission meeting to show support for an ordinance dealing with the county hiring or promoting gay and transgender people. In a six to three vote, commissioners took the first step in adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the county code as part of anti-discrimination language regarding appointments, employment and promotions. More than 200 people gathered in the Government Center and witnessed Bibb Commissioners approve the anti-discrimination measure. Since this ordinance deals with changing the county charter, it has to receive approval again at the next full commission meeting on May 2nd.
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Georgia Equality Executive Director Jeff Graham’s Statement on the passing of Fulton Co. Commissioner Joan Garner
Joan Garner (r) with her wife, Fulton County State Court Judge Jane Morrison, on the day of the Supreme Court decision on marriage equality. (Photo Credit: The Georgia Voice)
On behalf of the entire board and staff of Georgia Equality, I want to express our sadness over today’s news of Fulton County Commissioner Joan Garner’s passing. Joan was a close friend to many of us, and someone we turned to regularly for help. She was always willing to lend a hand and do whatever she could to better the lives of her constituents, her friends, and her family. We extend our sympathies to all who mourn her loss and send our love to her wife, Judge Jane Morrison. Continue reading
Around the State: March 2017
Georgia Equality’s staff stayed busy traveling our state in March, with trips to Middle Georgia and Blue Ridge among others. Check out the pictures and summaries below for all the work we’re doing around the state. Georgia Equality continues to place an emphasis on reaching all corners of our state, so stay tuned for when we’re in a community near you! Continue reading
Volunteers: Get involved with GE and Get Out the Vote!
Things are heating up in the Georgia Congressional District 6th race – 
and we need volunteers over the next few weeks to help us kick it into high gear to turn out the vote! Georgia Equality through ProGeorgia coalition effort has the following volunteer opportunities that are ongoing until Election Day April 18th! Continue reading
Support Georgia Equality on Give OUT Day– will your donation be doubled?!
What is Give Out Day?
Give OUT Day is the ONLY national day of giving for the LGBTQ community- a 24-hour online fundraising event that unites donors and nonprofit organizations across the country to raise critically needed funds. Continue reading