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SUMMARY:Environmental Justice Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we make our voices heard! Our annual day at the Georgia General Assembly where we advocate and speak to our elected representatives. \nWe will begin the day at Central Presbyterian Church – where we will get coffee and learn about current legislation and tips for positive conversations. \nWe then head over the Capitol and engage with our representatives and senators. \nHere is a map of key locations:\nCentral Presbyterian Church\, 201 Washington St SW\, Atlanta\, GA 30303\nPete Hackney Parking Deck\, 162 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE\, Atlanta\, GA 30303 \n \nWe strive to ensure that everyone can participate fully. On the form below we have check boxes for you to indicate your needs.\nCheck out this YouTube video about advocacy.  \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://gcepp.org/event/environmental-justice-day-at-the-capitol/
LOCATION:Central Presbyterian Church\, 201 Washington St SW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Data Center Grassroots Organizing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Data Centers are invading Georgia. They can have an impact on your property values\, your power bills\, and your health. \nFeel powerless in the face of all of this? Don’t! You have the power to make change. \nJoin community members and advocates to learn about successful organizing skills and meet fellow advocates. \nThis event is FREE! Please register so we can get enough food: Georgia 2025 Community Organizing Summit – Community Action Works \nHosted by:
URL:https://gcepp.org/event/data-center-grassroots-organizing-workshop/
LOCATION:New Life Community Center\, 3592 Flat Shoals Rd\, Decatur\, GA\, 30034
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SUMMARY:2026 Legislative Kick-Off Meeting
DESCRIPTION:As we prepare for another legislative season\, the Georgia Coalition for Environmental Policy and Protection (GCEPP) invites you to join our 2025–2026 Kick-Off Meeting — a time to reconnect\, celebrate our progress\, and lay out a shared vision for advancing environmental and energy justice across Georgia. \n📅 Date: Friday\, November 7\, 2025\n🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM\n📍 Location: Virtual (link provided upon registration) \nPlease take a moment to register here and share this invitation with your networks. Your participation and perspective are essential as we continue building momentum for policies that protect Georgia’s communities\, strengthen our economy\, and ensure a healthy environment for all. \nAgenda:\n\nWelcome & Opening Remarks\nPSC Election & Its Impact on Environmental & Energy Justice\nReview of “Small Wins” from the 2025 Legislative Session\n2026 Legislative Priorities and Strategy Discussion\nEnvironmental Justice Day at the Capitol – Planning and Participation\nCall to Action
URL:https://gcepp.org/event/2026-legislative-kick-off-meeting/
LOCATION:GA
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SUMMARY:Georgia WAND & Partners Data Center Tour!
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to have you join us on Friday\, November 7\, 2025\, for a powerful and eye-opening experience. Together\, we’ll tour a data center in South Fulton and hear directly from community advocates about the real-life impact of data infrastructure on local communities. This event will explore not just how data centers operate\, but how they intersect with environmental justice\, equity\, and community-led efforts to ensure accountability and shared benefits. \nYou’ll walk away with new insights\, meaningful connections\, and access to resources to help drive positive change in your own community. \nRSVP HERE \n📍 Meet us at:\nHopeful Anglican Church\n1086 New Hope Rd\, Fayetteville\, GA 30214\n🕙 Time: 10:00 AM Start \n10:15 AM-11:30 AM Tour;  11:30 AM-1:00 PM Lunch\, Presentations and Call to Action.
URL:https://gcepp.org/event/georgia-wand-partners-data-center-tour/
LOCATION:Hope Anglican Church\, 1086 New Hope Rd\, Fayetteville\, GA\, 30214\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Georgians Organized to Survive and Thrive (GOST) Resiliency Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The first workshop will be in Macon on Saturday\, August 9 from 10 am – 2 pm. Come join us to learn about community resources\, support organizations\, and more to help you and your family get through this challenging year. This is a space to break things down in a way that makes sense\, share resources that can actually help\, and have honest conversations about the challenges people are facing and the support that’s needed. There will be food\, drinks\, family-friendly activities\, and plenty of opportunities to connect\, learn\, and build together. Registration is FREE and all are welcome! Register below and stay tuned for more resiliency workshops across the state. \nRegister Here
URL:https://gcepp.org/event/the-georgians-organized-to-survive-and-thrive-gost-resiliency-workshops/
LOCATION:Rosa Jackson Recreation Center\, 1211 Maynard St\, Macon\, GA\, 31217\, United States
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SUMMARY:Non Partisan PSC Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Georgia Public Service Commission sets the rates you pay for your electricity. You vote for them! Now is the time to take charge of your power bills. Come learn about the candidates and what they stand for. \nThe PSC is a five-member elected body that regulates electricity and gas utilities. They set rates and they approve energy projects that impact your bills and the state’s energy future (such as\, allowing Plant Vogtle to be built). \n***All candidates were invited to this forum** \nModerated by Chris King\, Fox 5 ATL\nTues May 27\, 700 PM \nThis is a hybrid event. You can attend online (register here) or in person at Atlanta Area Council\, Scouting America\, 1800 Circle 75 Pkwy SE\, Atlanta\, GA 20229
URL:https://gcepp.org/event/non-partisan-psc-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Atlanta Area Council\, Scouting America\, 1800 Circle 75 Pkwy SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30339\, United States
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SUMMARY:EJ Day Recap and Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Your legislators need to hear from you! Your voice is critical in advancing the needs of our community. Remember\, your legislator works for you.\nPlease join us for an EJ Day Recap and Mixer on Fri\, Jan 31st\, 6pm to 8pm\, at Manuel’s Tavern (602 North Highland Avenue Northeast\, Atlanta\, GA 30307).\nThis is a casual mixer over food and drink to recap what happened and brainstorm next steps.\n\nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://gcepp.org/event/ej-day-recap-and-mixer/
LOCATION:Manuel’s Tavern\, 602 North Highland Avenue Northeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30307\, United States
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SUMMARY:GCEPP Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:Your legislators need to hear from you! Your voice is critical in advancing the needs of our community. Remember\, your legislator works for you.\nPlease join us for EJ Day on Jan 30th from 8am to 1pm. This day will include training on issues and opportunities to meet with your legislator. We will begin at Central Presbyterian Church (201 Washington St SW\, Atlanta\, GA 30303) with coffee and training\, and then walk to the State Capitol together.\nWe will also have an EJ Day Recap and Mixer on Fri\, Jan 31st\, 6pm to 8pm\, at Manuel’s Tavern (602 North Highland Avenue Northeast\, Atlanta\, GA 30307). This is a casual mixer over food and drink to recap what happened and brainstorm next steps.\n\nPlease register using the form below so we can properly plan. \n\nClick here to download a copy of the handouts!\n\nIf you’d like to get a jump start on the day – please read this guide on how to contact your policymakers and then reach out to your legislator to request a meeting on Jan 30th.\nA simple email request might look like this:\nDear Rep/Sen X\nI live in your district and am going to be at the Capitol on Jan 30 from 9am to 1pm for EJ Day! I would appreciate a moment of your time that day. I would like to chat with you about the importance of addressing longstanding environmental issues in our community that impedes our ability to have a healthy\, prosperous\, future. Please let me know a good time and place to meet you that day. \nThank you\,\nYour Name\nYour Address\nYour phone number\n\n \n \nDirections \nSouthbound on I-75/I-85\nExit 75/85 on exit 248A\, MLK Jr Dr (right before the I-20 exit). \nGo straight on MLK Jr Dr\,\nSteeve Polk Plaza Parking (65 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW\, Atlanta\, GA 30303) is on the right after you cross over Courtland St\nNorthbound on I-75/I-85 \nExit 246 Central Ave and continue stright for 0.5 miles\nRight onto Memorial Dr SW\nLeft onto Capitol Ave SW\nPass the Capitol on your left and then turn Left on MLK Jr Dr\,\nSteeve Polk Plaza Parking (65 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW\, Atlanta\, GA 30303) is on the right after you cross over Courtland St \nFrom Steve Polk Parking Plaza (You will have to pay for parking)\nwalk out of the lot past the payment kiosk\nTurn left onto MLK Jr Dr\nAt the 1st light – turn right onto Courtland St by crossing over MLK Jr Dr\nThe church will be on your left as you walk along Courtland. There will probably be a lot of school buses along the street. About halfway down the block\, there will be a gate into the Church courtyard. Entrance to the assembly hall will be on your right.
URL:https://gcepp.org/event/gcepp-day-at-the-capitol/
LOCATION:Central Presbyterian Church\, 201 Washington St SW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Advocacy Training (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the past few weeks? \nReady to do something? \nPlease join\, Science for Georgia\, the Georgia Coalition for Environmental Policy and Protection\, and other partners for a virtual advocacy training. We will discuss effective advocacy strategy and provide an overview of upcoming things you can do to advocate for change in early 2025. \nPlease register to receive the zoom link. \nAdvocating for Environmental Health & Policy – Science for Georgia
URL:https://gcepp.org/event/advocacy-training-virtual/
LOCATION:GA
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