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03/06/2026

✨ Referrals are OPEN for Ladders Cohort 4! ✨

The Ladders Program is a 12-month, statewide, holistic support program for justice-impacted youth & young adults (ages 16–24)—with individualized case management focused on:
🎓 GED/technical pathways
💼 employment readiness
🧠 life skills + personal growth
🤝 mentorship

🗓 Application Period: Feb 2 – Mar 31
🔗 Submit a referral: https://www.gapdf.org/ladders

📢 Share the news! If you know a young person who may benefit, please refer them—and share this post with others who work with eligible youth.

❓ Questions? Kenya Holmes — [email protected] | (404) 537-1803

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05/08/2025

**Headline News: Meet Pope Leo XIV – The First American Pope**

Breaking history today: Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago has been elected as the new pope and taken the name Pope Leo XIV, making him the first American to lead the Catholic Church in its 2,000-year history. Discover the incredible journey from his humble beginnings in Chicago to his transformative work in Peru, and learn more about his vision for a future that bridges global faith and renewed spiritual leadership.

Read the full story now and witness a monumental shift for the Church.


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04/29/2025

The recent 20th commemoration of the deaths at the Fulton County Courthouse reminded me of the time I served as public information officer at the Fulton County Superior Court. I found myself at the forefront of ensuring that the community received honest, clear, and compassionate communication during the Brian Nichols murder case because I believe that even in the darkest hours, truth can spark hope and renewal.
Blessed be the memories of Judge Rowland Barnes, 64, Fulton County Superior Court Judge; Julie Brandau, 46, Court Reporter; Deputy Sgt. Hoyt Teasley, 43, Fulton County Sheriff's Deputy; and David Wilhelm, 40, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agent. Their loss remains a somber reminder of the importance of safety and justice in our legal systems.
I also remember the heroism of Deputy Cynthia Hall who was gravely wounded by Nichols prior to the shooting spree. Her continued recovery is a reminder of the resilience and sacrifices of those in law enforcement.
Don Plummer

04/28/2025

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11/01/2024

Over the next few days, weeks and maybe even months we need to be very careful about the information that we pass along about the election of our next president.
I advised anyone trying to figure out whether something is true or not to go to The Associated Press fact check site.

https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-misinformation-houston-rally-confrontation-99af1f80eb43d31966cae8e68dbc3415

I know people who work at The Associated Press and having worked with some of them I know them to be people of integrity and dedication.



With early voting underway, false and misleading reports have emerged online. A video circulating widely on social social media shows a man who says he is a Haitian immigrant claiming he is planning to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris multiple times in two Georgia counties, Gwinnett and Fulton.

09/10/2024

The Diocese of Atlanta faith-based su***de prevention training program is Sept. 12, 19 and 26. Register at https://episcopalatlanta.org/series/keep-watch-su***de-prevention-training-zoom/
Read the article about the program here
https://episcopalnewsservice.org/2024/09/10/atlanta-diocese-to-host-faith-based-su***de-prevention-training-program/

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09/04/2024

A Closer Look: Community Gun Violence Intervention
Join this online event September 13th, 1-2pm EDT for a discussion with leaders in gun violence prevention. This conversation will focus on community violence intervention as a key tool in the fight against gun violence and offer resources and guidance about how you can engage on this issue.
Register here

A recent General Convention resolution referred to gun violence as a public health epidemic. The Episcopal Church has long advocated for an end to gun violence, and many Episcopalians, including many bishops through Bishops United Against Gun Violence, have taken steps to eliminate the violence that...

03/05/2024

My God is too big to be contained.

02/23/2024

Learning from and fellowshipping with some of the best judges, lawyers, reporters, and editors as I represent Georgia Public Defender Council, and The Diocese of Atlanta.

The Georgia Bar, Media & Judiciary Conference centers on issues at the intersection of the First Amendment, journalism, courts and the law.es at the intersection of the First Amendment, journalism, courts and the law.

02/17/2024

Unleashing the Potential of Religious Organizations as Agents of Positive Change in Addressing Substance Abuse, Guided by Ryan Hampton's Expertise St. Luke's Episcopal Church - Atlanta, GA

02/01/2024

Yet another school shooting. This one at McEachern High School in powder Springs Georgia, which is less than three blocks from our home. What can anyone say about this? There’s no sense to these tragedies. We are all responsible. Proximity to these tragedies does not increase nor lessen the horror, but we all must search our souls for how to make an end to the worship of guns.
One of the high school student’s mother shared a video her daughter took of two shooters as they unloaded on their fellows. What is this doing to our nation, soul and the future of our youth?
And no, I’m not gonna be posting it!