NEWS & OPINIONS
The Untold Story of Georgia’s Primary Elections
Georgia made national headlines after Tuesday’s primary elections. Most of the coverage focused on long lines, mail-in ballots, new voting machines, and results that were not finalized until the wee hours of the morning. (In fact, some results are still pending). ...
Reviewing Georgia’s DOE School Reopening Guidelines
The Georgia Department of Education (DOE) last week released guidance for local Boards of Education to consider as they develop plans for the 2020-2021 school year. “Georgia’s Path to Recovery for K-12 Schools” (www.georgiainsights.com/recovery.html) does not issue...
America Lost | Breakthrough Podcast
5 Steps To Mental Wellness | HEALTHY @ HOME
Licensed Professional Counselor Jacqueline Robinson shares five ways that you can keep your mental health in check. These easy steps will help make sure that you and your loved ones are can care and support each other.
A statement on current events affecting our communities
Our hearts are broken by the events of the last few days. We struggle to make little sense of the tragedies around us.
Policy Update: What will schools look like in the fall? | VIDEO
GCO's Vice President of Public Policy, Buzz Brockway is joined by GCO's Jamie Lord to discuss the Georgia Governor's suggestions for returning to school in the Fall. While these are merely suggestions, and schools will be able to choose their plans by district, these...
Cooperation Needed to Solve Welfare Cliff Problem
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Confirmed Welfare Cliffs Pervasive in 8 Southeast States
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Fostering is the best example of civil society in action
Yesterday we received no less than four video calls from different people working for a child in our care. Each reached out to meet a different need in the life of this child who has been thrust into an un-ideal situation. A child who may feel disconnected,...
Reopening Isn’t About Haircuts, It’s About Relieving Human Suffering
Georgia recently began the long process of reopening its economy in the wake of what it is hoped will be the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning in late April, certain categories of businesses were allowed to open in Georgia, including restaurants and barber...
Reducing vulnerability to unwanted emotions | HEALTHY @ HOME
Licensed Professional Counselor, Diana Lleras gives her perspective on emotional health from the communities she serves. She also shares ways to identify unwanted emotions in family members and how you can create an environment that keeps you in an emotionally healthy...
Reopening and Welfare Cliffs | VIDEO
GCO's Vice President of Public Policy, Buzz Brockway goes over the data to discuss the impact the reopening is having on the general population. He also discusses the data around welfare cliffs. How do we help those in need without hurting their chances to grow their...
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June CPI exceeded expectations and was the fastest pace for inflation in four decades
Key Points Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 1.3 June CPI exceeded expectations Fastest pace for inflation in four decades Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that in June the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 1.3, not seasonally adjusted. Year over...
Georgia experts blame federal government at least partly for state’s inflationary woes
Georgia isn’t immune to the highest inflation in decades, and local pundits say the federal government is at least partly to blame. On Wednesday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 1.3% in June...
Georgia nonprofit: New labor numbers show Georgia is benefitting
New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that total nonfarm payrolls nationwide increased by 372,000 jobs in June, a higher-than-expected increase. At the same time, the national unemployment rate remained at 3.6%. A Georgia nonprofit says the real...
the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the unemployment rate remained at 3.6%
Key Points Total nonfarm payrolls for the U.S. rose by 372,000 Unemployment rate remained at 3.6%. On Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that total nonfarm payrolls for the U.S. rose by 372,000 in June and the unemployment rate remained at 3.6%. The...
Gwinnett Coalition celebrates work of Gwinnett Cares effort during COVID-19 pandemic
Gwinnett community leaders recently came together to mark the accomplishments of the Gwinnett Cares effort during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, more than 10,000 people facing eviction and homelessness have been helped by HomeFirst Gwinnett and its partners, and...
Local Nonprofit Breaking Down Barriers to Poverty | Peachtree Corners Magazine
With gas prices soaring and supply chain issues driving up consumer prices, it’s not hard to imagine more individuals are struggling to make ends meet. Complicate those issues with a lack of education, medical issues, trouble within the home or other barriers to...
Georgia’s unemployment rate now stands at a record low of 3.0%
Key Points Georgia is one of 14 states to fully recover from pandemic-related job loss. States with severest lockdown are still struggling. There's been a decline in labor force participation. Georgia's unemployment rate now stands at a record low of 3.0% in...
America’s Labor Force Problem Goes Beyond Economics
Key Points Separation from the workforce is impacting mental, physical and social health of our communities. Some employees are choosing to leave or refuse work to stay ahead on bills. Government safety-net programs must be reconfigured to move people into work for...
