by Wes Sanders

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 →

by Wes Sanders

TransAction Georgia Update: March 2017

Wonder what Chanel, Georgia Equality’s Transgender Inclusion Organizer has been up to? Check it out!

On 3/28 Chanel hosted the first of monthly statewide informational webinars about what is happening in the transgender community in Georgia. March’s webinar is posted below!

If you’re interested in attending future webinars, contact Chanel (email hidden; JavaScript is required).  And don’t forget to “Like” TransActionGA’s Facebook page.

 

by Wes Sanders

Special Elections Update

Special Elections Update:

Congressional District 6, Election Day is April 18, 2017:

Early voting started on March 27 and will run until Friday, April  14, 2017. To find your voting location see the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page. Or see:

Dekalb County Elections
Cobb County Elections
Fulton County Elections

Local Special Elections:

With turnout in Special Elections expected to be EXTREMELY LOW, your vote can have an even greater impact! Be sure to check out the links below for early voting and election day information for each of these races! Don’t forget to vote!

Fulton County Elections:

  • State Senate District 32
  • City of John’s Creek
  • City of South Fulton
  • City of Roswell

Dekalb County Elections:

  • City of Stonecrest