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
Buzz Brockway joins GCO as VP of Public Policy
PEACHTREE CORNERS – On Tuesday, the Georgia Center for Opportunity (GCO) announced that Buzz Brockway, an outgoing state representative from Lawrenceville, has joined the group’s executive leadership team as Vice President of Public Policy. Since being elected to the...
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2018 Georgia Legislator Scorecard on School Choice Now Available
When it comes to expanding educational choice for all students and families in Georgia, our state has a lot to celebrate this year. During the last legislative session, lawmakers took some crucial strides to help kids trapped in failing schools or stuck in classrooms...
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GCO releases report card grading lawmakers on school choice support
33 state lawmakers recognized for outstanding support of school choice in 2018 PEACHTREE CORNERS – On Wednesday, the Georgia Center for Opportunity (GCO) released their 2018 Legislator Report Card, a scorecard recognizing state lawmakers according to their voting...
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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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LOCATION
Georgia Center for Opportunity
Suite 210
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Phone: 770-242-0001
Fax: 770-242-0501
