Georgia Center for Opportunity

Vibrant communities where everyone can achieve their potential

EDUCATION

We work to ensure that every child has access to quality education.

FAMILY

Our work strengthens families and creates thriving communities.

WORK

Bringing the dignity of work to all people.

BETTER OPPORTUNITIES

BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS

To ensure that every person no matter their race, past mistakes, or circumstances of their birth has access to a quality education, fulfilling work, and a healthy family life.

Help Us Break Down Barriers

EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY

Understanding welfare work requirements: new eligibility rules for SNAP and Medicaid

Big changes are in process for some recipients of Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or food stamps) benefits and for the state governments that administer the programs. See a breakdown of the changes and who they will actually affect.

Shaping Georgia’s future: Opportunities for the year ahead

The well-being of many Georgians, their families, and their communities is at stake as pressing concerns like welfare reform, the cost of living, educational opportunities, and public safety take center stage in 2026.

Creating links that change lives: Georgia Center for Opportunity partners with Connect to Work GA

This collaboration will help lift job seekers above the poverty line by providing opportunities for successful careers and upward mobility.

EXPANDING THE CONVERSATION

Affordability tops the list of state priorities for 2026

Eric Cochling in the DC Journal Originally published February 3, 2026 A full agenda is underway in the 35 states that have just convened their legislative sessions. Affordability is the buzzword heard far and wide, as millions of Americans continue to struggle with...

Crime is down, and it should end ‘root cause’ excuse-making for good

Josh Crawford in The Hill Originally published January 20, 2026 With 2025 behind us, violent crime — especially murder — is likely down nationally once again. Although it will be months before we have official statistics, early indicators suggest a continuation of the...

Georgia candidates for governor should make welfare reform a top priority

Buzz Brockway in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Originally published November 25, 2025 In their pitch to voters, the 2026 candidates for Georgia governor have mentioned they are likely to address tax reform, health care, jobs, immigration, child care and housing...

BETTER WORK

SHAY LEARNED THAT WORK MEANT MORE THAN A JOB FOR HER AND HER SON. THROUGH OUR BETTER WORK PROGRAM, SHAY HAS FOUND MEANINGFUL WORK.

Vibrant communities where everyone can achieve their potential

EDUCATION

FAMILY

WORK

BETTER OPPORTUNITIES

BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS

EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY

Understanding welfare work requirements: new eligibility rules for SNAP and Medicaid

Shaping Georgia’s future: Opportunities for the year ahead

Creating links that change lives: Georgia Center for Opportunity partners with Connect to Work GA

EXPANDING THE CONVERSATION

Affordability tops the list of state priorities for 2026

Crime is down, and it should end ‘root cause’ excuse-making for good

Georgia candidates for governor should make welfare reform a top priority

BETTER WORK

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Deep Red Valleys Report

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Georgia's Welfare System Reference Guide

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An Alternative To Incarceration

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A High Price To Pay

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Increasing Employment Opportunities For Ex-Offenders

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Prisoner Reentry | The State of Corrections

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Prisoner Reentry

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Increasing Access to Quality Healthcare for Low-Income Uninsured Georgians

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Disincentives for Work and Marriage in Georgia's Welfare System White Paper

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Disincentives for Work and Marriage in Georgia's Welfare SystemExecutive Summary

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