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This website contains three different tools to observe and understand the extent of economic inequality in the United States. The first is a poverty risk calculator, which allows users to estimate and compare their future risk of poverty. Second, a discussion guide provides deeper insight into American poverty. The third element is a research component for further exploration.
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March 17, 2021
By the Georgia Department of Public Health
The Georgia Department of Public Health has created an article to equip citizens with the latest facts and information about the COVID-19 vaccines. They have requested GMA share this information with our members.
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March 17, 2021
By Angelina Panettieri, Legislative Director, NLC
On February 26, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the rules for a new Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB), funded for a one-time amount of $3.2 billion, which will be available until expended or until six months after the COVID-19 emergency declaration expires.
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Public Square
March 15, 2021
Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism
The character of Georgia Avenue, a historic Atlanta main street, was preserved while injecting new life into a neglected neighborhood.
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March 9, 2021
American Society of Civil Engineers
The American Society of Civil Engineers unveiled their 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure on Wednesday, March 3. The nation earned a ‘C-’, up from 2017’s cumulative GPA of ‘D+’.
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March 4, 2021
Urban Institute
When city leaders remove symbols of racism and bigotry from public life and spaces, it sends a message that they will no longer tolerate racist practices.
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March 4, 2021
Segregated By Design
‘Segregated By Design’ examines the forgotten history of how our federal, state and local governments unconstitutionally segregated every major metropolitan area in America through law and policy.
Prejudice can be birthed from a lack of understanding the historically accurate details of the past. Without being aware of the unconstitutional residential policies the United States government enacted during the middle of the twentieth century, one might have a negative view today of neighborhoods where African Americans live or even of African Americans themselves.
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March 3, 2021
Route Fifty
It’s a position that can come with tough challenges. City and county leaders should focus on three key actions to set their chief equity officers up for success.
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February 23, 2021
Route Fifty
A growing number of cities are turning to their budget offices to help treat historically underserved communities more fairly.
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February 22, 2021
Sara Baxter
Plagued by the challenges of looming retirements, a competitive job market and compensation issues, city governments are finding ways to cultivate their own employees.
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As we head into the 117th session of Congress and work with a new administration in the White House, it is helpful to get an understanding of the political lay of the land.
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February 15, 2021
By Emily Hirst, GMA Assistant General Counsel
On March 14, 2020, Gov. Kemp signed a public health state of emergency to address COVID-19 in Georgia. Since then, the virus has killed more than 10,000 Georgians, and millions have had to make abrupt changes to their lives.
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As GeorgiaForward starts its second year in the GMA family, organization leaders look forward to planning the next Young Gamechangers (YG) program.
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Revenue and finance issues are likely to play a prominent role once again as legislators prepare to meet for the Georgia General Assembly’s 2021 legislative session.
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COVID-19 Has Impacted Nearly Every Aspect of Life, and housing stability has been no exception.
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