AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSTEM & Community Spotlight: Madisonville Community College’s GLAD summer camp honored Dr. Mike Shifflett for 13 years of teaching astronomy and physics, even as he’s sidelined by cancer—students and volunteers still made sure his impact was celebrated. Civic Innovation in Atlanta: The Center for Civic Innovation opened a new 4,500-square-foot headquarters at Atlanta’s historic Prince Hall Lodge, expanding policy work, civic labs, classes, and a co-working hub for community problem-solvers. Human Rights Watch: The Southern Center for Human Rights says conditions at the Fulton County Jail are so dire that more inmates will die, after former prisoners described inadequate food, water, and medical care. Gullah Geechee & Local Zoning: McIntosh County proposed new limits for Sapelo Island’s Hogg Hummock—capping home size and height—after residents pushed back against earlier zoning changes that raised fears of gentrification. Education & Tech Training: Georgia Cyber Center hosted a cybersecurity workshop for teachers, pairing educators with industry partners to better align classroom learning with workforce needs. Elections: DeKalb County’s primary runoff early voting runs June 6–12, with Election Day June 16. Arts & Culture: Susan Ker-Seymer’s “Some Kind Of Love” opens June 6 at Marcia Wood Gallery in Buckhead, debuting her new body of work.
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