As Atlanta’s LGBT population continues to grow, resources are needed to fulfill their needs.
That’s why a group of local activists has been working for several years to identify these needs. The national Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Elders (SAGE) recently formed an affiliate in the city.
“About eight years ago, the Atlanta Regional Commission began a strategic plan for the city that included GLBT elders,” said Doug Carl, 49, who retired last year from his job as deputy director of the Fulton County Human Services Department.
Carl participated in the ARC strategy sessions and led the charge for Atlanta to become a SAGE affiliate.