Georgia announces new program to attend colleges
A new Georgia program to grant academic eligibility for direct admission to Georgia’s 22 technical colleges is a "win for Georgia," a leading business group said. On Thursday, Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, and state leaders announced GEORGIA MATCH, which they touted...
The Ripple Effect of Local Philanthropy
Reflecting on her two-month tenure, Ms. T remarked, "Things are going great. I'm beyond pleased with the job. It's hard to believe it's approaching two months; it feels longer." The center emphasizes that continuous backing, via one-time or recurring donations,...
Benefits Cliffs in the Aggregate: Consequences for Welfare and Business Cycles
Benefits cliffs - sudden decreases in public benefits that may occur with a small increase in earnings - may inhibit upward mobility. I study the effect of a multitude of cliffs across the universe of benefit programs in nine southern US states on intensive-margin...
How a Government Shutdown Actually Hurts the Poor
The government shutdown is a roadblock that hurts the poor and efforts to move people out of government dependency.
Opinion: New Missouri law will help residents escape safety-net cliffs
This new law will help more Missourians escape from an entrapping safety-net system and experience the dignity and opportunity of work.
Group offers recommendations to address Atlanta’s spike in violent crime
A Georgia public policy group has released a report offering suggestions on mitigating Atlanta’s uptick in violent crime. The Georgia Center for Opportunity suggests the city focus on disrepair by expanding cleanup efforts, addressing abandoned buildings and...
Steve Gruber Show: Josh Crawford, NEW Landmark Study on Reducing Crime
September 20, 2023 Josh Crawford is an attorney, criminologist and a director at the Georgia Center for Opportunity. NEW Landmark Study on Reducing Crime Listen to the interview
The Shelley Wynter Show Special guest Josh Crawford
Listen to the Shelley Wynter Show, September 18, 2023, for a thought-provoking and crucial discussion on the pressing issue of rising crime in our cities, public safety, and effective public policy solutions. We are thrilled to have our own Josh Crawford as a special...
Lilly grant will bring the Parents First Initiative to Lawrenceville, enabling families to thrive
Lawrenceville, Ga. - Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded an endowment grant to Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church. The grant will enable the church to facilitate the Raising Highly Capable Kids parenting program — called the Parents First Initiative — across the...
California’s Skyrocketing Crime: How It Happened and What to Do About It
A new report shows California’s murder rate has gone up almost 24% since 2017. Learn what is behind California’s skyrocketing crime and what to do about it.
