Announcement – Georgia https://thirdact.org/georgia Third Act Working Group Thu, 01 May 2025 16:33:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://thirdact.org/georgia/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2024/02/cropped-wg-thumb-georgia-32x32.jpg Announcement – Georgia https://thirdact.org/georgia 32 32 Virtual Georgia Working Group Member Mtg., May 14, 2025 https://thirdact.org/georgia/2025/04/28/virtual-georgia-working-group-member-mtg-may-14-2025/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:11:52 +0000 https://thirdact.org/georgia/?p=1287 The May 14  membership meeting will feature Tim Franzen,  the Atlanta Economic Justice Program Director with the American Friends Service Committee, where he has spent over a decade leading grassroots campaigns and community empowerment efforts. Tim has been busy lately using his skills to train volunteers in de-escalation tactics for the many protests happening around Georgia. We are lucky to have him join us and share his knowledge and answer our questions.

Whether you intend to join in a protest, vigil, town hall meeting, or anything public where your views are expressed learning ways to de-escalate volatile situations is a skill we all could use. Our world is changing so dramatically and quickly such that violence is more and more possible. It is important to remain non-violent in our actions including our speech. That is not always easy. Tim can help us learn ways to remain peaceful.
 
Register here for May 14, 7 pm
]]> Community discussion with David Pepper to Save Democracy https://thirdact.org/georgia/2025/04/03/community-discussion-with-david-pepper-to-save-democracy/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 23:41:24 +0000 https://thirdact.org/georgia/?p=1246

Join members of Third Act MA, PA,  VT, and GA as we meet with David Pepper to discuss his Saving Democracy: A User’s Manual for Every American. A lawyer, teacher, and one-time chair of the Ohio Democratic Party, Pepper provides clear, concrete steps anyone can take to support democracy. Start reading now! Order through your local bookstore or bookshop.org, which supports independent bookstores.Pepper provides clear, concrete steps that we can take in support of democracy. As Pepper explains, “My hope is that over the course of this book, you will construct your own personal plan to fight for democracy. And when you finish, you’ll be ready to execute that plan.”

When: Monday, April 7, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. EST via Zoom
Registration: Click here. ]]> Why the upcoming PSC election is so CRITICAL to Georgians https://thirdact.org/georgia/2025/04/03/why-the-upcoming-psc-election-is-so-critical-to-georgians/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:32:56 +0000 https://thirdact.org/georgia/?p=1239 You are urged you to watch this very recent 15 minute video below, by More Perfect Union,  featuring Patty Durand among others, talking about the impact that datacenters have on Georgians. Cyndie Roberson, leading the fight on Cryptomining datacenters in GA, shared this video.

Join us to hear more from Patty Durand!
Patty Durand will speak with our Third Act Georgia members and others interested in the PSC (Public Service Commission) elections. The virtual Zoom event is on April 16th at 7:00.   Third Act Georgia’s Clean Energy Team is hosting expert speakers on a series of energy issues, Patty Durand is the first, and will address the upcoming PSC election, and why it is so CRITICAL for Georgians!
Register for the virtual meeting: Register
Please share with all in your networks who are, or should be, interested!
]]> Senator Raphael Warnock Town Hall, March 11, 6:00 pm https://thirdact.org/georgia/2025/03/07/senator-raphael-warnock-town-hall-march-11-600-pm/ Fri, 07 Mar 2025 22:30:24 +0000 https://thirdact.org/georgia/?p=1197
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Hi Neighbor,

This Tuesday, March 11 at 6:00 PM, I’m hosting a virtual town hall to hear directly from you about the challenges you and your community are facing.

DATE: Tuesday, March 11
TIME: 6:00 PM ET
WHERE: X/Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram

Since entering the U.S. Senate in 2021, it has been my mission to serve all Georgians. It’s why I fight every day for affordable housing, to lower the costs of groceries and health care, protect our democracy, and support our servicemembers and veterans. It’s also always been a priority for me to hear from and listen to all Georgians, so I hope you will take time to join me as we discuss the future of our great state. I’m focused on your needs and your challenges, which is why I’m looking forward to hearing from you.To learn more about my upcoming virtual town hall, visit my website, social media channels (X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky), or reach out to my office for details on how to watch and participate and submit questions. Questions can also be submitted through commenting on social media live streams.

I hope you will join me, and please do not ever hesitate to let my office know how we may be of service to you.

Keep the faith, and keep looking up.

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U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock
]]> Third Act Georgia Working Group Meeting https://thirdact.org/georgia/2025/03/05/third-act-georgia-working-group-meeting/ Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:30:21 +0000 https://thirdact.org/georgia/?p=1195 Georgia Third Act Friends,
Changes are happening, at the State Legislature, and national level and with our local utilities.  Join us for Third Act GA’s next full membership zoom meeting to hear more:
Tuesday, March 18, 7:00 – 8:00 PM

YOU MUST REGISTER above to get the zoom link

In addition to critical updates, we have two impressive guest speakers:
Michael Richardson, Upstate NY Working Group, created a wonderful on-line program to help us go green on a personal finance level, with lots of options. You choose what works for you.  Michael will give us an orientation to the series that he offers regularly to all.
Rachel Lastinger, Georgia ACLU’s Assoc. Director of the Voter Access Project, will explain the State and County Election Boards, and how we can be voter advocates for our communities
We’re growing, and eager to have you join us on the 18th!
]]> Stand Up for Science in Georgia https://thirdact.org/georgia/2025/02/27/stand-up-for-science-in-georgia/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:05:50 +0000 https://thirdact.org/georgia/?p=1166
Friday, March 7

Stand Up for Science 2025 – Atlanta, GA

  • ALL AGES

Stand up for science with us on March 7th, 2025, because science is for everyone! More info at www.standupforscience2025.org

By Stand up for Science

Date and time

Friday, March 7 · 12 – 4pm EST

Location

Liberty Plaza

Capitol Avenue Southwest Atlanta, GA 30334 United States

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours
  • ALL AGES
]]> What If AARP Joined The Climate Fight? https://thirdact.org/georgia/2024/07/18/what-if-aarp-joined-the-climate-fight/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 22:04:59 +0000 https://thirdact.org/georgia/?p=767 There is a struggle going on within AARP to make climate action a national priority. The current CEO of AARP, Jo Ann Jenkins, is resigning at the end of this year and the Board will be choosing her successor. Let’s call for a new AARP leader who is ready to make climate action a priority on day one. And this is not just for future generations. Sea level rise caused by global warming is seriously threatening the health and retirement savings of millions of older Americans whose equity is tied up in homes that increasingly can’t be insured or sold. We have allies inside the organization who want AARP to take a strong stand on climate issues, but success requires support from large numbers of older Americans. Please click on this paragraph to lend your voice.

 

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