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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...
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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.
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New report seeks to ease spike in Atlanta crime, restore community safety
The Georgia Center for Opportunity is releasing a new report on violent crime in Atlanta, which highlights the city’s recent spike in violent crime and how to mitigate it. Josh Crawford, Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives at GCO, developed the report, along with...
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Can we restore safety to Atlanta?
The Georgia Center for Opportunity is announcing a new report on violent crime in Atlanta, which highlights the city’s recent spike in violent crime and how to mitigate it.
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Empowering South Columbus Through Collaboration: C3 Job Fair Success
A South Columbus Job fair emphasizes the belief in the potential of residents and demonstrates that collaborative efforts can lead to transformative change and a brighter future for their community.
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Q&A with BETTER WORK partner Oatey
Discover the Impact: Oatey’s Collaboration with BETTER WORK Gwinnett. Explore how Oatey’s top-notch plumbing solutions align with community betterment. Learn how BETTER WORK is a driving force in achieving mutual goals through an insightful Q&A session.
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The Steve Gruber Show: Joshua Crawford, Homicides Are on the Decline—Except Where Progressives Reign Supreme on Apple Podcasts
Dive into the latest episode of 'Criminal Insights' with guest Joshua Crawford, Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives at the Georgia Center for Opportunity. Explore the surprising correlation between declining homicides and progressive policies, as Josh uncovers...
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Getting Serious about Juvenile Violence in Boston
In many circles across the country, Boston is heralded as the model of violent crime reduction. Home to the “Boston Miracle” in the 1990s, many of the nation’s best practices in policing originated in this city and then spread across the country over the last two...
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Georgia should lead on how to deliver a forward-thinking education
A new Cygnal poll of likely general election voters in Georgia shows a 68% favorability margin for the concept of “school choice,” with 76% of parents in favor. Support levels for education savings accounts sit at 60%, support for refundable education tax credits at...
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Q&A with Amber Gorman on BETTER WORK Columbus’ Small Changes = Big Results class
Key Points We recently sat down with Amber Gorman, program specialist for BETTER WORK Columbus, to discuss a new GCO-led class being offered in the area called Small Changes = Big Results. In this interview, Amber shares what makes the class unique and how it’s...