REMOVING THE BARRIERS TO A QUALITY
A quality education provides a key path for breaking cycles of poverty.
REMOVING THE BARRIERS TO FULLFILLING
Work is so much more than simply a way to earn money. It’s a human need that provides a source of structure and meaning in life.
REMOVING THE BARRIERS TO A HEALTHY
Everyone longs for and needs healthy relationships. The family is where it all begins.
SCHOOL CHOICE IN GEORGIA
Lawmakers in Georgia are considering a program that will give all parents the financial resources they need to pick the very best learning environment for their children.
WHO WE ARE
Georgia Center for Opportunity is independent and non-partisan. We are dedicated to increasing opportunities for a quality education, fulfilling work, and a healthy family life for all Georgians.
“I think GCO is most effective at identifying barriers to opportunity and developing both public policy and community-based solutions to those barriers.”
Steve ButlerDonor
“The Smart Steps class was the beginning of our journey and exposure to helping families and couples.”
Joyce AuldHealthy Families Initiative participant and mentor
“GCO’s research on Parental Accountability Courts made the case for their effectiveness and helped pave the way for their growth in the state.”
Brian AmeroHenry County Superior Court Judge
“It’s an honor and a privilege to be working with a group of people who all share a passion and a vision for improving conditions for those in need.”
Eric CochlingExecutive Vice President & General Counsel, GCO
FEATURED STORIES
New Study on Black Men Shows Improvement in Achieving American Dream
There’s an old saying that a rising tide lifts all boats. This seems to be true in today’s booming economy—with low unemployment rates at the state and national levels translating into historical lows in communities that often lag behind. For example, economic...
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Tight job market calls for creative educational solutions
By now, you’ve probably seen the headlines and read the stories—America’s economy is booming. Just last month the national unemployment figures came in for May and the rate dipped to 3.8%—a level that ties a half-century low dating to 1969, and which economists...
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Congress should end marriage penalties in the tax code and welfare system
By Erik Randolph, GCO Contributing Scholar Last December, President Trump signed into law changes to the federal income tax. One of the supposed achievements was the elimination of the marriage penalty. This is not entirely correct. I recently analyzed marriage...
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Starting June 23
The Dad Life: Moving from Good to Great
On June 23rd, July 14th and July 28th the Healthy Families Initiative will offer a dads’ summer breakfast series which will utilize discussion topics and tips from the well-known 24/7 Dads program. The series will support men being dads/husbands/co-parents, giving guidance navigating the challenges of fatherhood in today’s world.
Seating is limited, so we’re asking for attendees to please register online in advance of the event. Married or single, we welcome all dads!
May 23
Breakfast with Arthur Brooks
Join GCO and the Georgia Public Policy Foundation for a breakfast with Arthur Brooks who will explain how we can all use the power of storytelling to become more unifying as leaders in our communities, families, and places of work.
Arthur Brooks is the acclaimed author of The Conservative Heart: How to Build a Fairer, Happier, and More Prosperous America, which was a 2015 New York Times bestseller.
July 27
Staying the Course in College
A panel discussion on the importance of college completion
You’re invited!
Please join the Georgia Center for Opportunity and the Atlanta Community Foundation for a discussion on two of the biggest economic threats facing the state of Georgia today – improving college access and affordability and meeting the needs of our workforce.
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GCO ON FACEBOOK
GCO is in the news. Check out @GwinnettDaily, who covered our event on the importance of shoring up the workforce by decreasing the post-secondary dropout rate:
Education forum provides guidance to post-secondary education challenges
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Georgia Center for Opportunity and Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia hosted a post-secondary discussion — “Staying the Course in College” — on Friday morning at Gwinnett Technical College.GCO ON TWITTER
GCO is in the news. Check out @GwinnettDaily, who covered our event on the importance of shoring up the workforce by decreasing the post-secondary dropout rate:
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LOCATION
Georgia Center for Opportunity
Suite 210
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Phone: 770-242-0001
Fax: 770-242-0501
