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Georgia could elect first openly transgender, nonbinary lawmaker
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (730+ words) In January, the Georgia Legislature is likely to welcome its first openly transgender, nonbinary and Japanese-American lawmaker, and all these firsts could be courtesy of one person. Bentley Hudgins, whose experience includes serving as Georgia state director for the Human…...
Atlanta mayor says working with authorities as World Cup host criticized over immigration policies
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1121+ words) When asked about how U. S. immigration policies were impacting World Cup fans from abroad, Mayor Andre Dickens said that while the city will cooperate with authorities, he wants everybody to feel welcome. Atlanta mayor says working with authorities as World Cup…...
Celebrate Pride Month across Atlanta with festivals, art and community events
2+ week, 5+ day ago (203+ words) June is Pride Month, and Atlanta offers meaningful ways to celebrate while supporting the city's LGBTQ+ community. The post Celebrate Pride Month across Atlanta with festivals, art and community events first appeared on The Atlanta 100. The post Celebrate Pride Month…...
Pride Across Georgia: Festivals, fundraisers, and music highlight June
2+ week, 1+ day ago (768+ words) Pride month is here, and while Atlanta's official festival won't return to the city until October, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you're looking for a party in the city, a nearby Pride festival, or…...
Atlanta organization sees concerning increase in city's unhoused population amid rising prices
2+ week, 6+ day ago (375+ words) May 28, 2026 / 6: 15 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta An Atlanta organization that works to place the city's unhoused community into homes says they've seen a concerning increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness. Since last year, Partners for HOME has helped more…...
Georgia Equality endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms for governor
2+ week, 6+ day ago (202+ words) Georgia Equality has endorsed Keisha Lance Bottoms for governor of Georgia. This is the first endorsement from the LGBTQ+ advocacy group for the upcoming November election. Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta, won the Democratic primary on May 19, beating the…...
When Women Can't Afford to Work, Atlanta Pays the Price
3+ week, 2+ day ago (190+ words) Read When Women Can't Afford to Work, Atlanta Pays the Price by YWCA for Saporta Report here....
Atlanta Thrive Summit spotlights youth housing crisis and pathways to stability
3+ week, 5+ day ago (605+ words) Atlanta's housing affordability crisis is increasingly impacting young adults, a challenge leaders, advocates and young people gathered to address during the Atlanta Thrive Summit hosted by the Annie E. Casey Foundation at" Pittsburgh Yards on May 8. The summit focused on how…...