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Political Notes: The Ups, Downs and In-betweens
Georgia’s stature as a national political force, a new state Supreme Court justice and more. January 31, 2021 by Susan Percy New Supreme Court Justice: Gov. Brian Kemp named longtime Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shawn LaGrua to the Georgia Supreme Court. She fills the vacancy created by...Nonprofit premieres disability advocacy film
Decatur-based nonprofit L'Arche Atlanta created, in partnership with the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, a disability advocacy film that will premiere online this month, according to a press release. "6,000 Waiting" tells the powerful stories of three Georgians with developmental...Advocates urge state to allow people with developmental disabilities to get COVID-19 vaccine sooner
By: Mike Petchenik, WSB-TV NORTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Advocates for one of Georgia’s most vulnerable populations, people with developmental disabilities, are lobbying for them to get vaccines sooner rather than later. Lizette Dunay’s son, Alex, was born with cerebral palsy. “We have to be...Developmental Disability Community wants to be moved up on the list for COVID vaccine
As the US continues to face a rising number of COVID virus cases and shortages of vaccine, California is reporting a second highest number of coronavirus deaths. California is one of many states struggling to get vaccines; it's the same story in Florida. And Ed Donahue reports New York City...Disability community advocates to prioritize 3 key areas in Georgia’s 2021 legislative session
Last year during Georgia's legislative session, numerous organizations, including GCDD, worked to make sure that the perspectives of people with disabilities were being considered.A legislative agenda outlines the public policy priorities on which an organization and/or group of advocates will...
Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 4
The General Assembly closed the first week of its 2021 Legislative Session with a look ahead at Governor Kemp’s plans for the State’s budgets and his expected legislative initiatives. Before a joint session of the House and Senate, Kemp delivered his third State of the State address, harkening...L’Arche Atlanta wins second place in lip-syncing competition
L'Arche Atlanta member Patrick Barlow lip syncs to the song "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey with fellow members as the chapter participates in the Battle of the Fans lip syncing competition hosted by L'Arche Canada. Photo submitted by Tim Moore.Decatur, GA – L’Arche Atlanta came in second...