NEWS & OPINIONS
Let’s Take Politics Out of Healthcare
The federal government’s surprise move against Georgia In a raw political move, the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) removed the approval of Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage, labeling the program as “pending.” Despite the fact that the COVID-19...
Reflections of a Newlywed
Reflections of a Newlywed: Lessons Learned From One Year Of Marriage A little more than a year ago you all reached out to my husband, Harold, and me on our exciting new journey as a married couple. We are so grateful for all of the wisdom that you shared with us....
Is it time for voting rights reform for felons?
Coming off the contentious 2020 election, the issue of voting rights has been in the news lately. That is likely why, this year, there is a renewed push among some lawmakers in the Georgia legislature to reform voting-rights laws for those convicted of a felony. This...
Does the Minimum Wage Hurt or Help the Poor?
What economic research really tells us Finally, we have the definitive answer on a longstanding debate on whether empirical studies show that minimum wage laws negatively impact employment. You may have heard conflicting summaries, perhaps from economists themselves,...
School closures, a job loss, and health emergencies: How the pandemic is impacting one family of a student with special needs in Georgia
Students are missing the magic that happens in a classroom that cannot be replicated on a Zoom call When the pandemic came home to DeKalb County in March 2020, Jennifer Sheran and her husband never expected that it would touch off a year-long stint of trials. It all...
The importance of the African American family in our history
A focus on the contributions of the African American family As we head into February, we at the Georgia Center for Opportunity (GCO) are proud to celebrate Black History Month and the experience of the African American community. In particular, we plan to take this...
New Hope For ALL Georgian Students With Special Needs
New legislation is being introduced that could help expand support for parents of special needs students. For the past 14 years Georgia's Special Needs Scholarship Program (SB 10) has provided support to parents with special needs. This support allowed parents access...
Welcoming Dr. Cayanna Good to the Georgia Center for Opportunity board of directors
Welcoming Dr. Cayanna Good to the Georgia Center for Opportunity board of directors The Georgia Center for Opportunity team is thrilled to announce that Dr. Cayanna Good, assistant commissioner of adult education for the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), has...
How to Take Away Something Positive from the COVID Crisis
When someone needs financial help or workforce training from the government, where do they go?
If we just allowed people to navigate federal programs on their own, the average person would be completely overw
Vulnerable kids have been hardest hit by COVID-19 learning losses. We need to get educational options to their families
When someone needs financial help or workforce training from the government, where do they go?
If we just allowed people to navigate federal programs on their own, the average person would be completely overw
Poverty Agenda 2021 | 5 policy prescriptions to reduce poverty in Georgia
As the Georgia Legislature reconvenes next week, the Georgia Center for Opportunity (GCO) is calling on lawmakers to make poverty-fighting measures one of their top goals. Along these lines, GCO has released the following 5 recommendations to reduce poverty in Georgia...
As Georgia heads toward a pair of runoff elections for U.S. Senate, what happened to basic civility?
When someone needs financial help or workforce training from the government, where do they go?
If we just allowed people to navigate federal programs on their own, the average person would be completely overw
MEDIA MENTIONS
Joshua Crawford on Common Sense America with Eden Hill
Young Voices commentator Joshua Crawford joins Eden Gordon Hill to explain how reining in violent crime helps those who need economic opportunity.
Joshua Crawford on Stacy on the Right: Businesses Suffering from Violent Crimes
Young Voices commentator Joshua Crawford joins Stacy Washington on SiriusXM Patriot to explain how reining in violent crime helps those who need economic opportunity. Broadcast Monday, October 17th, 2022.
Georgia policy group says inflation is not conquered, is becoming ingrained in economy
The country has not conquered inflation, and it has become ingrained in our economy, the research director of a leading Georgia policy group said.
We must rein in violent crime to help those who need economic opportunity
Businesses are moving out of cities and neighborhoods with rising crime rates. By abandoning these high-risk locations, these businesses take with them any job opportunities they provide to poorer residents.
Former Trump Advisor Launches ‘Public Safety Solutions for America’ Coalition
Josh Crawford joins former Trump advisor Ja’Ron Smith in the launch of Public Safety Solutions for America, an alliance of non-profit organizations and leaders with a smart-on-crime approach to improving public safety.
Georgia to receive $38M federal grant to expand charter schools
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a nearly $38.3 million grant to fund the expansion of charter schools throughout Georgia.
Expert says despite improved federal data, Georgia still faces inflationary pressures
While the July and August Consumer Price Index numbers show “inflation has stalled,” a Georgia expert warns that “we’re not out of the woods yet.”
Report ranks Georgia 14th nationally for educational freedom
Georgia ranked 14th in the nation for its educational freedom, according to a new index from the Heritage Foundation.
