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GCO analysis: Nearly half a million Georgians have given up on work
PEACHTREE CORNERS—A new analysis from the Georgia Center for Opportunity shows that around 454,100 Georgians are missing from the labor force. This figure comes even as pundits celebrate a statewide and national unemployment rate that remains at historic lows. ...
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Less than a third of fourth and eight-grade Georgia students score proficient in reading
Georgia officials touted Peach State students' scores on the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress, saying they were in line with the national average. However, a leading Georgia nonprofit says news that less than a third of fourth and eighth-grade students...
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Less than a third of fourth and eight-grade Georgia students score proficient in reading
Georgia officials touted Peach State students’ scores on the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress, saying they were in line with the national average.
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BETTER WORK Columbus hosting job fair for MCSD parents
BETTER WORK Columbus will host a job fair on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for parents of children in the Muscogee County School District (MCSD). It will take place at Victory Mission at 3448 North Lumpkin Road in Columbus, according to an MCSD press...
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Issues impacting voters ahead of the midterm elections
Joshua Crawford, Senior Fellow of Public Safety Policy, joined FOX 5 to discuss issues about high-crime and criminal justice policy impacting voters ahead of the midterm elections.
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Key Policy Takeaways from 30 years of Child Poverty Decline
Childhood poverty leads to worse educational attainment, worse future labor market outcomes, worse mental and physical health and development, and increased risk of engaging in delinquent behavior.
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Josh Crawford Joined Leland To Talk Crime, Policies, Criminals Back In Workforce and more
Josh Crawford joins Leland Conway to share his expertise about crime, communities, policies, and the needed solutions to improve high-crime areas and create opportunities for people to thrive. Listen to the interview
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MAIN THING: Rising Crime Rates – Madison Seals Interview With Joshua Crawford
Josh shares his expertise on community, crime, and the solutions needed to have thriving communities and opportunities for people break the cycle of poverty. Listen to the interview Visit the webpage for the full...
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Joshua Crawford on Alabama’s Morning News with JT: Businesses Suffering from Violent Crimes
Young Voices commentator Joshua Crawford joins JT to explain how reining in violent crime helps those who need economic opportunity. Broadcast Tuesday, October 18th, 2022.
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Several city leaders not sold on success of group violence intervention program
In the first year of implementation, group violence intervention program leaders believe they're seeing success. "We're seeing the results in the community and I think the numbers speak for themselves," group violence intervention program manager Dondre Jefferson...