Georgia

What happens when you’re trans and ask for help in Small Town, GA?

The pictures tell the tale: With her beautiful baby niece in her lap, Nikki Hammond knows there is a such thing as unconditional love. What about unconditional support from her small town? On Sept. 19, Nikki...

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Cutting Through the Noise of the New Hands-Free Law

House Bill 673, also known as the “Hands-Free Law,” was passed by the Georgia General Assembly this year, and signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal. It went into effect on the first of this month, but there...

LGBTQ researcher named Georgia Psychiatrist of the Year

Did you know Georgia recently named a psychiatrist of the year? Did you know she’s a highly skilled advocate for our LGBTQ community? You do now, so let’s meet the incomparable Dr. Yolanda Graham. Upon hearing ...

Georgia State Plan on Aging Meeting Requires LGBTQ Input

The George State Plan on Aging Meeting will convene at 1 p.m. on July 24. Community advocates argue that the State Plan needs LGBTQ input. The session will occur at the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce Buildi...

Between State Lines: LGBTQ-Friendly Travel in the Peach State

Alpacas. Oysters. Bamboo. (Georgia travel is wild — get in here!)