Blog Health Justice I Can’t Afford to See You Anymore October 21, 2026 by Guest Contributor The following blog post is from Kreena Patel, MD, MPH who is a full-time primary care physician with experience serving a diverse patient population, including patients in metro Atlanta. Her perspective as a practicing physician can help inform the ongoing discussion around health care access and affordability, particularly for Georgians with low incomes. “I […] Read more »
Fact Sheets Federal Policy Inclusive Economy for Immigrants What you need to know about the Georgia economy and immigrant workers March 26, 2025 / March 26, 2025 by Guest Contributor 1.3 million immigrants reside in Georgia, comprising 11.6% of the total population in the state. That’s more than 1 out of every 9 Georgians. 49% of immigrants in Georgia are naturalized citizens. 653,000 U.S.-born Georgians live with at least one immigrant parent, accounting for 6.7% of the total U.S.-born resident population in the state. Immigrant […] Read more »
Budget and Taxes Fact Sheets Federal Policy Worker Justice Federal Workers in Georgia March 24, 2025 / March 25, 2025 by Guest Contributor Federal workers are vital to Georgia’s economy The administration is targeting federal employees who serve Georgia’s veterans, seniors and farmers; keep our airports and national parks safe; and carry out critical missions such as medical research and disease prevention. Federal employees and their families are also our neighbors who live, work and send their children […] Read more »
Community Impact People Powered Prosperity Partner Spotlight: The Atlanta Community Food Bank March 16, 2021 / March 19, 2021 by Guest Contributor GBPI has worked with the Atlanta Community Food Bank on critical issues like a state earned-income tax credit and P-EBT. These comments were written by Megan Middleton, Director of Government Affairs for the Atlanta Community Food Bank. About Atlanta Community Food Bank The Atlanta Community Food Bank works to end hunger with the food, people and […] Read more »
Blog Cash and Safety Net Higher Education Colleges and Universities Can Support Student SNAP Access March 10, 2021 / March 11, 2021 by Guest Contributor This guest blog is co-authored by MK Anderson and Charles Bliss. Charles Bliss of Atlanta Legal Aid has been the Director of Advocacy there since October 2005. Prior to that, he worked in private practice representing employees in a variety of legal matters including employment discrimination and employment contracts. Prior to private practice, he worked […] Read more » college students Food Assistance Higher Education SNAP
