Statement from Georgia STAND-UP CEO on Georgia State Election Board's Election Rule Changes
The Georgia State Election Board's recent actions reflect a troubling trend that endangers the integrity of our democratic process. These...
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Deborah Scott
- Jul 11
- 1 min
Statement from Georgia STAND-UP on Governor Kemp's Remarks to the Georgia Hospital Association
Georgia STAND-UP is deeply concerned by Governor Kemp's recent remarks to the Georgia Hospital Association regarding the decision to not...
Deborah Scott
- Jul 3
- 1 min
Statement from Georgia STAND-UP CEO on MARTA’S Decision on the Closing of Five Point Station
Today’s decision by MARTA to pause the Five Points project is a monumental win for our community. This victory underscores the power of...
Patrick Quinn
- Jun 25
- 3 min
MARTA going forward with Five Points renovation plan despite growing cries against it
Originally published on Atlanta News First ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Tuesday, more opponents of MARTA’s planned renovation...
Jesse Nussman
- Jun 25
- 5 min
City leaders urge MARTA to pause renovation on Five Points station
Originally published on 11Alive. The planned renovation sparked some controversy and would essentially shut down the station for several...
Collin Kelley
- Jun 25
- 3 min
City leaders, stakeholders rally against MARTA Five Points Station renovation plan
Originally published on Georgia Public Broadcast. City leaders, stakeholders, and transit advocates continue to put pressure on MARTA to...
Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon
- Jun 25
- 3 min
Activists mobilize to keep Five Points MARTA station open
Originally published on Atlanta Civic Circle. Several dozen activists and city officials gathered in sweltering midday heat outside the...
Frank Whitfield
- Mar 12
- 1 min
Social Justice Groups Collaborate to Host Party at the Polls, Encouraging Voter Turnout
March 11, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, please contact: Kaleena Whitfield, kaleena.whitfield@georgiastandup.org Social...
Alivia "Liv" Duncan
- Feb 21
- 2 min
Historic Southside Atlanta’s Gathering Addresses Region's Infrastructure OpportunitiesÂ
February 15, 2024 PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release HISTORIC SOUTHSIDE ATLANTA’S GATHERING ADDRESSES REGION’S INFRASTRUCTURE...
Yolanda Pickstock
- Jan 22
- 2 min
Addressing Maternal Health: A Call to Action in Georgia
In 2019, the Georgia Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) was established in response to alarming statistics – a 2010 Amnesty...
Alivia "Liv" Duncan
- Jan 18
- 2 min
Uniting for a Cause: Georgia STAND-UP and Electrical Workers Minority Caucus Partner for MLK Weekend Community Cleanup
In a powerful demonstration of unity and community engagement, Georgia STAND-UP (STAND-UP) and the Electrical Workers Minority Caucus...
Alivia "Liv" Duncan
- Nov 23, 2023
- 3 min
Georgia STAND-UP, Hosea Helps, Apron's for Change Join to Feed Over 1,200 Families on Thanksgiving
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Atlanta, GA - November 21, 2023 - Georgia STAND-UP is proud to announce its sponsorship of Hosea Helps Annual...
Alivia "Liv" Duncan
- Nov 15, 2023
- 2 min
Standing Up with Airport Employees Against Government Shutdown
In a united front against the specter of a government shutdown, Georgia STAND-UP recently joined forces with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta...
Alivia "Liv" Duncan
- Oct 19, 2023
- 3 min
Medicaid Cuts Hit Home: Over 278,162 Families Left Without Coverage
Medicaid, the state and federally funded healthcare program, plays a crucial role in providing essential healthcare services to millions...
Georgia State University
- Sep 28, 2023
- 2 min
Fighting for Freedom: Labor and Civil Rights in the American South Exhibit Opening and Panel Discuss
ATLANTA — The Georgia State University Library this week is opening the exhibition “Fighting for Freedom: Labor and Civil Rights in the...
Alivia Liv Duncan
- Sep 21, 2023
- 2 min
STAND-UP: National Voter Registration Day Ice Cream Social Mobilizes Atlanta HBCU Students
In the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, a passionate and nonpartisan movement is gaining momentum, aiming to combat the challenges posed by the...
Alivia "Liv" Duncan
- Sep 19, 2023
- 3 min
Georgia STAND-UP Joins Nationwide Effort to Register Georgians on National Voter Registration Day
For Immediate Release September 19, 2023 **PRESS RELEASE** Georgia STAND-UP Joins Nationwide Effort to Register Georgians on National...
Alivia "Liv" Duncan
- Aug 30, 2023
- 2 min
Protecting Your Rights in 2023: A Guide to Civic Engagement
In a rapidly changing world, safeguarding your rights has never been more important. As we navigate the complexities of the year 2023,...
Deborah Scott
- Aug 28, 2023
- 2 min
Georgia STAND-UP’s Movement Center Commemorates 60th Anniversary of the Historic March on Washington
Its walls are adorned with portraits, quotations, blow-ups of period newspaper articles, graphics depicting icons and martyrs, and other...
Alivia "Liv" Duncan
- Aug 23, 2023
- 2 min
Empowering Georgia: Georgia STAND-UP's Mission to Safeguard Medicaid Access
In an era where access to quality healthcare is more crucial than ever, Georgia STAND-UP has emerged as a beacon of hope and empowerment....
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