Georgia Conflict Center

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Georgia Conflict Center Conflict is inevitable; violence is not.

10/16/2026

“When students grasp that educators care deeply about them as individuals, understand the impact of centuries of injustice, and desire to strengthen their connections to community, they become more invested in their own learning.
 
Punitive consequences often cultivate a desire for retribution or at the very least a simmering resentment that results in harm to both the individual struggling to control their behavior and the entire community. I am part of GCC because we are currently working to reduce harm in our community—within the criminal justice system, our schools, and now with more emphasis on community organizing. 

When we listen with curiosity, becoming partners ‘with’ instead of ‘power over,’ incredible transformations are possible.”

— Brent Andrews, Educator and Board Member

Donate to the Georgia Conflict Center today at tinyurl.com/WideningOurCircle

This election season there are several key issues on the line: immigration, racial justice, equity, and so much more. Wi...
10/13/2026

This election season there are several key issues on the line: immigration, racial justice, equity, and so much more. With several integral races on the ballot, Governor, Senate, House, State Attorney General, Public Service Commissioners and State Reps as well as important local questions regarding ESPLOST and FLOST, casting your vote is an essential step towards creating a policy landscape that reflects our values.

When you vote early, you can vote at any of the open locations around town: https://www.accgov.com/advancevoting

If you vote on election day, you must go to your assigned precinct! Find your voting location at mvp.sos.ga.gov

Remember to check your registration, polling information and look at a sample ballot: https://sos.ga.gov/november-3-2026-general-election

Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard.

Jodi Barnes, our Director of Community Connections, had the honor of witnessing the art and hearing three survivors spea...
10/12/2026

Jodi Barnes, our Director of Community Connections, had the honor of witnessing the art and hearing three survivors speak at Altered Ego: Becoming Beyond Survival–an immersive art experience on Sunday.

Divas Who Win led the event, co-sponsored by the Georgia Council for Recovery. Several dozen pieces were on offer, in addition to the screening of Survivor’s Crown and hearing stories in real time.

Thank you, Divas Who Win Freedom Center and Cine for the space to hold such powerful stories and artifacts about the journey of surviving, healing, and thriving.

Every dollar goes a long way to support our our community engagement programming, case management for justice-impacted y...
10/08/2026

Every dollar goes a long way to support our our community engagement programming, case management for justice-impacted youth, restorative justice training for educators, and more! Here's a snapshot of what your donation could support.

Donate to our Fall Fundraising Campaign today at the tinyurl.com/WideningOurCircle

One of the primary goals of Widening our Circle is to launch our community organizing campaign, By Our Own Hands! We are...
10/05/2026

One of the primary goals of Widening our Circle is to launch our community organizing campaign, By Our Own Hands! We are very excited to begin this work, and we are already deep in the planning stages, but we need your support to make this possible!

Donate today at the link in our bio to support this work.
tinyurl.com/WideningOurCircle

10/04/2026

During the duration of Widening Our Circle — our fall fundraising campaign — we will be highlighting some of the people who are make our work possible.

This week, we are honoring Enya Granados and Grace Crumpton, two teachers at Clarke Central High School who have seen the impact of restorative practices firsthand.

With help from the GCC’s training, they have learned to establish community in their classrooms and address harm without writing discipline referrals.

Donate today at the link in bio to help us equip educators and school administrators with the tools to address harm in the classroom and

10/01/2026

We are very excited to introduce By Our Own Hands — the idea that justice should be shaped by the people who are most impacted, presently and historically. It means that the sustainable and proactive solution is working with communities to transform ideas and narratives about conflict, and harm, and how we can handle it before system involvement.

Over the next few months we will be launching our community engagement and organizing programs. While this work takes time, and effort, it also takes funding. Much of the delay in this progress is due to the loss and lack of funding.

Donate to our Fall Fundraising Campaign today to support us on this journey: tinyurl.com/wideningourcircle

Our Fall Fundraising Campaign, Widening Our Circle, is underway along with a major shift in our core strategy! We are ve...
09/30/2026

Our Fall Fundraising Campaign, Widening Our Circle, is underway along with a major shift in our core strategy! We are very excited to reimagine our vision for a more restorative Athens as we organize from the margins with the most presently and historically justice-impacted peoples at the helm.

Donate today at tinyurl.com/wideningourcircle

At the beginning of the school year, the department of education issued a dangerous new guidance that dismantles civil r...
09/24/2026

At the beginning of the school year, the department of education issued a dangerous new guidance that dismantles civil rights protections for Black and brown students and opened new investigations into schools that use race-conscious discipline policies.

The Georgia Conflict Center vehemently opposed this new guidance and remains committed to supporting schools and communities in the fight for an equitable and restorative education system.

As we shift our core strategy to include community organizing and engagement, we have made key staff changes to bring ou...
09/18/2026

As we shift our core strategy to include community organizing and engagement, we have made key staff changes to bring our vision to life.

In her new role as Director of Programming, Mikhayla Smith will be thoughtfully crafting meaningful programs that give our community's most vulnerable members space and tools to engage with Black feminist practice, alternative systems of care, community organizing, and advocacy.

Nabiha Rahman, GCC's Communications Coordinator, will be leading a strategic organizational rebrand, managing GCC's external communication efforts, and contributing to narrative storytelling surrounding our new community organizing initiatives.

Big things are coming here at Georgia Conflict Center, and we are so excited to have you join us for this next chapter!

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PO Box 82024
Athens, GA
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