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View photos from STAND-UP & Act AWARDS

Please Visit HERE to view Photos from the STAND-UP & Act Awards!
 

Georgia STAND-UP Honors Rev. Joseph E. Lowery and More

Rev. Joseph E. Lowery and other civil rights and humanitarian leaders awarded this month for Standing-up for Social Equity
 
Over 200 people attended Georgia STAND-UP’s fundraiser and awards dinner, with Congressman John Conyers as keynote speaker, to honor Rev. Lowery, Rev. Orange & other leaders who fight for social injustices in housing, transportation and civil rights
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October Alliance Meeting

Register Now for our October Alliance Meeting! Friday, 10/15/2010
REGISTER HERE

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Atlanta Community Benefits Jobs Policy

STAND-UP and Support Jobs for Local Atlanta Residents
Want more information? Visit the links below. 

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Governor Perdue Signs Bills

State of Georgia Governor annouces legislation that has been signed into law. Here is a list for the bill numbers.

For more information visit their website Here.

Bills Signed:

House Bills
HB 122, HB 194, HB 451, HB 858, HB 859, HB 863, HB 901, HB 963, HB 1016, HB 1073, HB 1085, HB 1095, HB 1105, HB 1128 HB 1140
HB 1154, HB 1179, HB 1191, HB HB 1192, HB 1198, HB 1221, HB 1338, HB 1359
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MARTA Publice Hearings: June 7 & 8

Proposed fiscal Year 2011 Operating and Capital Funds Budget, Proposed Service Changes for September 25,2010 and Proposed Fare Increases for October 3, 2010.

 

When: Monday, June 7

Where:  Two Locations: 

  • North Fulton

Roswell City Hall Council Chambers

Community Exchange: 5-7p.m.

Hearing 7:00pm

(Riding MARTA: Bus route 85 from North Springs Rail Station)

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Atlanta's Mayor Reed hosting Town Hall Meeting to Meet Police Chief Candidates

City of Atlanta Town Hall Meeting

Mayor Kasim Reed invites everyone to meet the top three candidates for the position of City of Atlanta Chief of Police. The candidates wil be given an opportunity to address public concerns and answer questions. STAND-UP and Speak Out!! Ask the Police Chief Candidates your questions about public safety for your community! Read more »

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