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November 2022

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Georgia Watch Hosts 2022 Financial Protection and Economic Opportunity Summit

With support from the National Consumer Law Center, Annie E. Casey Foundation, and Community Catalyst, Georgia Watch hosted the 2022 Georgia Financial Protection and Economic Opportunity Summit in Atlanta on November 15. This event brought together local, state, and national community leaders and partners to discuss policy solutions for issues surrounding wage garnishment and bank levy, predatory lending, medical debt, hospital closures and accountability, and assessing equity impact. Participants learned more about Georgia's current and emergent policy landscape, then had the chance to present the policy solutions they developed with their working policy roundtables. We thank all our presenters and participants for facilitating a successful and productive convening!

Georgia Watch Awarded Grant by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

Georgia Watch is honored and grateful to have been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta as part of the Income & Wealth TogetherATL Fund. This grant will support us in our work to advance equity in the region, including: Advancing policies aimed at dismantling systems of structural racism and other barriers to opportunities and resources; Increasing economic opportunities for consumers in historically disinvested communities; Educating consumers through Civic Advocacy training and policy workshops on how to be effective advocates to ensure equitable access to necessary resources for all communities.

#GivingTuesday is November 29!

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect, in gratitude, on those who make a difference in our lives. We are grateful to you for partnering with us in our efforts to protect and inform consumers so all Georgians prosper and their communities thrive. Your ongoing engagement has enabled us to continue to make a powerful difference in lowering the energy burden on struggling families, opening doors to the financial mainstream, and improving access to affordable healthcare. While making holiday plans and reflecting on all that you have to be thankful for, we hope you will consider contributing on #GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Thank you for helping us advocate for all Georgians. We look forward to your continued partnership and support as we work to build a future of equity and justice in Georgia!

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Liz Coyle Recognized Among Georgia's 500 Most Influential Leaders

This year, GeorgiaTrend released the inaugural GEORGIA 500, a "comprehensive list of local leaders around the state driving our successful economy to new heights year after year." Georgia Watch Executive Director Liz Coyle was recognized for her 25 years of experience as a nonprofit advocate and her continuous work to protect Georgia consumers. "We are proud that our Executive Director is being recognized by GeorgiaTrend for her advocacy work on behalf of the state's consumers," said Georgia Watch Board of Directors Chair Tedra Cannella. "On behalf of the Board and Staff, we congratulate Liz on this achievement and look forward to our organization's continued success under her leadership." Read GEORGIA 500 here.

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