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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!)

Stacey Abrams marches in the 2017 Atlanta Pride parade.

Georgia Equality endorses Abrams for governor

The board of Georgia Equality has just announced its choice for the 83rd governor of the Peach State. The Board of Directors decided to endorse Stacey Abrams. Abrams, a Democrat, was minority leader of the G...