Georgia Has 275,000 Open Jobs—Why Is Getting One So Hard?
Georgia's economy is booming, but many people are still struggling to find and keep a job that truly makes their family better off. Lawmakers and community organizations can help.
How Georgia’s Governor Impacts Your Daily Life: Understanding the Role and the Election Process
From vetoing bills to deciding the budget, check out five ways Georgia’s governor impacts schools, safety, work, and public programs that our families and communities rely on.
What to Know About Education in Georgia as Students Go Back to School
As August ushers in a new school year in Georgia, nearly two million students are headed back to our states 2,300 public schools. How are Georgia schools doing when it comes to preparing kids for work and life? Here's a look at some key measures.
Poverty Agenda 2021 | 5 policy prescriptions to reduce poverty in Georgia
As the Georgia Legislature reconvenes next week, the Georgia Center for Opportunity (GCO) is calling on lawmakers to make poverty-fighting measures one […]
The Pandemic Doubles the Food Stamp Program Part 1
When someone needs financial help or workforce training from the government, where do they go? If we just allowed people to navigate federal programs on their own, the average person would be completely overw
Highlighting Legislation Passed in the 2020 Georgia Legislative Session
Highlighting Legislation Passed in the 2020 Georgia Legislative Session By Buzz Brockway Ordinarily, the Georgia Legislature would have wrapped up its 40-day […]
Georgia’s Real 2020 Unemployment Number
Georgia’s Real 2020 Unemployment Number By Erik Randolph Don’t be fooled by Georgia’s unemployment rate. While many are breathing a sigh […]
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 […]
Cooperation Needed to Solve Welfare Cliff Problem
Cooperation Needed to Solve Welfare Cliff Problem
Confirmed Welfare Cliffs Pervasive in 8 Southeast States
Confirmed Welfare Cliffs Pervasive in 8 Southeast States
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 […]
Education In Georgia Is About To Change | VIDEO
GCO’s Vice President of Public Policy, Buzz Brockway is joined by GCO’s Jamie Lord to discuss the ways education will be impacted […]