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Georgia Advancing communities Together (Georgia ACT) is a statewide membership organization of nonprofit housing and community development organizations.

Our mission is we build, support, and inform a statewide network of thriving organizations, professionals, and individuals advancing equitable housing and community development. Our vision is for all Georgia families have safe & decent housing in vibrant neighborhoods.

05/29/2026

🏡✨ DREAMING OF HOMEOWNERSHIP? THIS WEEKEND COULD CHANGE YOUR FUTURE! ✨🏡

Georgia ACT is excited to share information about the 2026 Homeownership Month Open House Tour hosted by Invest Atlanta!

Join this FREE event to learn how eligible homebuyers may qualify for up to 💰 $20,000 in down payment assistance while exploring homes in Northwest Atlanta communities.

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
📍 The B.E.S.T. Academy at the Thomas W. Dortch Jr. Institute
1190 Northwest Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

🏠 Enjoy:
✔️ Homebuyer Q&A Session
✔️ Self-guided home tours
✔️ Information on down payment assistance
✔️ Resources for first-time homebuyers
✔️ Opportunities to explore Northwest Atlanta neighborhoods

Neighborhoods featured include:
📍 Grove Park
📍 Monroe Heights
📍 West Highlands

Don’t miss this opportunity to take the next step toward homeownership! 🙌

Learn more & register here:
Invest Atlanta Events Page

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05/29/2026

🔐💻 Georgia ACT is proud to share this valuable opportunity from our partners at GT APEX Accelerator!

As cybersecurity requirements continue to evolve across federal contracting, now is the time to ensure your organization is prepared. Join cybersecurity and project management expert Cassia Baker for an in-depth discussion on building a stronger cybersecurity strategy and reducing organizational risk. GT APEX Accelerator helps businesses strengthen their ability to compete for government contracts and navigate evolving requirements.

📌 Building Your Cybersecurity Strategy

📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
📍 Hodges Room at Centergy One
75 5th Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30308

🎤 Featured Speaker:
Cassia Baker
Technology Project Manager, Cybersecurity & Research Faculty
Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP)

✅ Prioritize cybersecurity initiatives
✅ Reduce organizational risk
✅ Strengthen organizational readiness
✅ Prepare for government contracting opportunities
✅ Learn practical cybersecurity strategies from an industry expert

⚠️ IN-PERSON ONLY EVENT

🔗 Register Today:
Building Your Cybersecurity Strategy Registration

📢 Share this opportunity with your network and help strengthen Georgia’s business and nonprofit community through cybersecurity awareness and preparedness!

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05/28/2026

📣 Georgia ACT is proud to amplify our community partner, the NAACP DeKalb County Branch, for their upcoming Juneteenth Community Expo 2026! ❤️🖤💚

Join the community for a day of connection, culture, economic empowerment, and family fun on Saturday, June 20th at Rainbow Park Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia.

✨ Community Expo
✨ Vendor Market
✨ Networking Opportunities
✨ Kids Zone & Entertainment
✨ Economic Development Showcase
✨ Line Dancing & Car Giveaway

This event is FREE and open to the public!

📍 Rainbow Park Baptist Church
2941 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30034

🕙 Community Expo: 10 AM – 12 PM
🛍️ Vendor Market & Family Expo: 12 PM – 4 PM

Georgia ACT encourages the community to come out, support local businesses, connect with organizations, and celebrate Juneteenth together! ✊🏽🎉

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05/28/2026

🌟 Georgia ACT is excited to share information about the upcoming Neighbors Together 2026 community leadership event hosted by Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP)! 🌟

🤝 This FREE leadership training and networking event is designed to connect and empower neighborhood leaders across metro Atlanta through community engagement, health equity, youth leadership, food access, civic partnerships, and grassroots organizing.

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
435 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

✨ This year’s theme:
“Thriving Together: Connecting People, Partners, and Possibilities”

🎤 Special keynote speaker: Alisha Thomas Searcy; nationally recognized education leader, former Georgia State Representative, and advocate for children, families, and stronger communities.

💡 Attendees will receive:
✔️ Program materials
✔️ Breakfast snacks & boxed lunch
✔️ Networking opportunities
✔️ Chance to win door prizes including an Apple iPad & Home Depot gift cards!

👏 Georgia ACT celebrates opportunities that strengthen neighborhoods, elevate community voices, and build partnerships that help communities thrive from the inside out.

🏘️ More than 1,200 metro Atlanta neighborhood leaders have participated in Neighbors Together since 2015!

🔗 Register today and be part of the movement toward stronger, healthier, and more connected communities.

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05/27/2026

Repost from the Atlanta Press Club:

🗓️ Mark your calendars for the Loudermilk-Young Debate Series, hosting State, Federal, and County Election Runoff Debates on May 31 and June 1.

Hear directly from the candidates as Georgia voters prepare to head to the polls.

▪️Governor (R)
▪️Lt. Governor (D) and (R)
▪️U.S. Senate (R)
▪️Secretary of State (D) and (R)
▪️Public Service Commissioner District 5 (R)
▪️State School Superintendent (R)
▪️Insurance Commissioner (D)
▪️Labor Commissioner (D)
▪️U.S. Congressional Districts One (D) and Eleven (R)
▪️Fulton County Commission Chair

The debates will stream live on the Atlanta Press Club’s YouTube channel and on Georgia Public Broadcasting, and will remain available on demand.

05/27/2026

🏘️ Georgia ACT is proud to help spread awareness about an important conversation happening around housing justice, tenant power, voter education, and labor organizing across the South! ✊🏾🗳️🏠

Join the Georgia for All Rent Stabilization Coalition Meeting tomorrow evening to connect with advocates, organizers, and community members working toward safe, stable, and affordable housing for all.

📅 Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
💻 Virtual Meeting (Zoom)

🔗 Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/nhe6fz9y

This meeting will focus on:
✅ Building tenant power
✅ Expanding voter education
✅ Strengthening labor alliances
✅ Sharing strategies for housing justice across the South

Every voice matters in the fight for dignified and affordable housing. Let’s continue building power together for stronger communities and a better future for all Georgians. 💪🏾✨

05/27/2026

Repost from Georgia ACT’s partner Albany Housing Authority:

🚀 Pivoting with Purpose 🚀

The Albany Housing Authority is bringing together housing and community leaders for a powerful training session: “Pivoting with Purpose: Practical AI for Housing & Community Partners.” 🤖🏘️

Join Shea Johnson — former HUD Director and AI specialist with 25+ years of federal experience — for a hands-on session focused on using AI safely, ethically, and effectively to better serve our communities. 💡

✅ Practical, real-world AI training
✅ Housing-focused strategies you can apply immediately
✅ Ready-to-use frameworks for organizations & community partners

📅 May 28, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Hilton Garden Inn

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn modern tools that can help strengthen services, improve efficiency, and create greater impact across our community! 🙌

Contact [email protected]

05/27/2026

Georgia ACT Partner Spotlight | DeKalb County Government
Georgia ACT is proud to help share this important community engagement opportunity from our partners at DeKalb County Government.
Join DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and members of the County’s executive leadership team for the Quarter 1 Town Hall Meeting focused on county progress, priorities, investments, and the future of DeKalb County.
Residents will hear updates on major county initiatives, including public safety, infrastructure, economic development, housing, sanitation, community investments, and more.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center
3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur, GA 30034
At Georgia ACT, we believe informed residents help build stronger communities. This is an opportunity to hear directly from county leadership, ask questions, and stay connected to the decisions shaping DeKalb County’s future.
Please scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
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05/26/2026

📣 Georgia ACT is excited to share this workforce development opportunity with the community!

🚑 Looking to start a career in healthcare? The Goodwill Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training & Certification Program in Albany, Georgia is now accepting registrations!

💙 In partnership with Premier Medical Training Services, participants will receive:
✅ 5 weeks of hands-on training
✅ Essential patient care skills
✅ CNA certification preparation
✅ Industry-recognized credentials in Georgia

📍 Training Location: Albany, GA
📅 Program Dates: June 1 – July 19

📚 Topics Include:
• Patient care & dressing
• Proper bathing techniques
• Dementia care
• Infection control
• Abuse & neglect prevention
• Recognizing depression

📞 To register or learn more, call: (229) 317-0970
📍 Albany Education & Training Center
2015 N. Slappey Blvd.

🌟 This is a great opportunity to build a meaningful career while making a difference in the lives of others!

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05/26/2026

📢 Georgia ACT is sharing an important housing opportunity for residents in the Augusta area! 🏠✨

The Housing Authority of the City of Augusta, Georgia has announced that the Public Housing Waiting List for 2 Bedroom Units ONLY is now OPEN.

🗓 Application Period:
May 20, 2026 – August 31, 2026

⏰ Apply Online:
Beginning May 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM through August 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM

💻 Applications will be accepted ONLINE ONLY through:
Augusta Housing Authority

📌 Important Information:
✔️ 2-Bedroom Units ONLY
✔️ Applications are accepted electronically only
✔️ Applicants will be placed on the waiting list based on preference, date, and time
✔️ Assistance is available for individuals needing accommodations due to a disability

📞 For assistance, contact:
(706) 312-3113 or (706) 312-3121
TDD: (706) 724-0130

Georgia ACT encourages eligible residents and families in need of affordable housing opportunities to apply and share this information with others in the community. 💙🏘️

Address

250 Georgia Avenue SE, Ste 330
Atlanta, GA
30312

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

(404) 586-0740

Website

https://linktr.ee/Georgia.ACT

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