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Georgia is poised to expand workforce opportunity

Georgia is poised to expand workforce opportunity

Key Points Georgia General Assembly, lawmakers unanimously approved House Bill 155, which creates a pathway for thousands of Georgians who might face roadblocks to getting an occupational license to smooth the path for doing so, provided they held a license One in...

BETTER WORK has resources for high school students

BETTER WORK has resources for high school students

Key Points Not every high school graduate will attend college. There are strong career paths available for those who are ready to learn.  Jobs in the water industry are plentiful.  In addition to excellent pay and stability, careers in the water field offer...

The GCO 2022 year in review

The GCO 2022 year in review

Curious about our projects. progress, and achievements over the past year? The Georgia Center for Opportunity 2022 Annual Report is now available online. This year-in-review consolidates the most crucial information about where we’ve been and where we’re headed, all...

The Georgia Promise Scholarship Act (SB 233): Questions and Answers

The Georgia Promise Scholarship Act (SB 233): Questions and Answers

Key Points Georgia Senators have passed a bill (Senate Bill 233) that would create Promise Scholarship Accounts. The bill is headed to the House for a vote. Funded by the state in the amount of $6,000 per student for each school year, Promise Scholarships would allow...

Georgia is one of the top states for economic freedom

Georgia is one of the top states for economic freedom

Key Points Georgia continues to be one of the most business friendly states.  Georgia did not impose strict lockdowns during the pandemic.  We believe that when the government refrains from heavy-handed intervention in the economy, everything from community life to...

We’re helping the water industry over the next five years

We’re helping the water industry over the next five years

Key Points BETTER WORK Gwinnett and The Water Tower are partnering to expand water industry job training to high school students and young adults.  The water industry will need to fill 1200 positions over the next five years.  Without skilled water workers our...

7 African-Americans Who Fought for Educational Opportunity

7 African-Americans Who Fought for Educational Opportunity

Key Points Access to quality education is a top conversation in Georgia and many other states and has been for decades. Stories of black educators offer inspiration for continuing to pursue better education opportunities for every kid.  The examples set by African...

New survey shows spike in misbehavior among K-12 students

New survey shows spike in misbehavior among K-12 students

Key Points  A new survey puts forward more evidence of increased social and behavioral problems among students in K-12 public schools arising from the pandemic. Georgia parents need more education options for their children.  GCO is working to bring a new curriculum,...

Announcing the Raising Highly Capable Kids program in Georgia

Announcing the Raising Highly Capable Kids program in Georgia

Key Points  Georgia Center for Opportunity has partnered with a national nonprofit, RezilientKidz, to present the Raising Highly Capable Kids parenting program to adults across Georgia. Raising Highly Capable Kids is a 13-week evidence-based parenting program...

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Democratic representative’s move could prompt school choice passage in Georgia

The Bryan Hyde Show – June 20, 2023

Having a society without punishments might sound like a good idea, but in reality, it's causing a lot of problems. Joshua Crawford explains why progressive prosecutors and the Democratic Party's approach are creating difficulties. Read the full article here...

Democratic representative’s move could prompt school choice passage in Georgia

Opinion: A path that could reduce Atlanta’s juvenile crime

In January, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens launched the “Year of the Youth” plan to combat juvenile crime rates in the city. The issue is a pressing one. Consider that in 2022, 19 of the 170 homicide victims in Atlanta were children. Deshon DuBose, a 13-year-old, is...

Democratic representative’s move could prompt school choice passage in Georgia

Facing Difficulties Due to Criminal Background

A bipartisan group of lawmakers made their case for school choice in Georgia, saying parents should have the opportunity to choose better schools for their children. During this year’s session, Georgia lawmakers killed Senate Bill 233, the Georgia Promise Scholarship...

Democratic representative’s move could prompt school choice passage in Georgia

Georgia Democrat calls for lawmakers to pass school choice bill

A bipartisan group of lawmakers made their case for school choice in Georgia, saying parents should have the opportunity to choose better schools for their children. During this year’s session, Georgia lawmakers killed Senate Bill 233, the Georgia Promise Scholarship...

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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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