Faces of Resilience: Loretta Green, Breaking Barriers in the South

by GCV Education Fund | Sep 3, 2025 | Democracy, Environmental Justice

This Labor Day, we’re lifting up the story of Loretta Green — a trailblazing worker, veteran, and Atlanta community leader whose persistence opened doors for others and whose voice still calls us toward justice today. On Labor Day, we pause to honor the workers who’ve...

Why This Year’s Elections for the Public Service Commission Matter So Much

by GCV Education Fund | Jun 4, 2025 | Elections, Energy & Climate, Environmental Justice

This year’s elections for the Public Service Commission (PSC), a little-known board of five people who regulate our utilities and railroads, are incredibly important races for the future of Georgia. In a January AJC poll, voters ranked “Cost of Living” as our...

Faces of Resilience: Trees Columbus takes root in The Fountain City

by GCV Education Fund | May 9, 2025 | Energy & Climate, Environmental Justice, Land & Wildlife

Following a $900,000 grant from the Georgia Forestry Commission – using money provided by the Biden Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act – Trees Columbus’ vision for restoring the tree canopy in underserved parks takes root.    Project Coordinator Ava...

Recap: Week One of Integrated Resource Planning Hearings at the Public Service Commission

by GCV Education Fund | May 5, 2025 | Energy & Climate, Environmental Justice

The first week of hearings for the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan started with a bang at the Georgia Public Service Commission. Every three years, Georgia Power must update a big plan for how much electricity Georgia will need for the next twenty years and a plan for...

In Defense of Rallies

by GCV Education Fund | Apr 30, 2025 | Democracy, Energy & Climate, Environmental Justice

With a new administration in D.C., large-scale rallies and protests have returned, but how “effective” are these? At the Climate Action Campaign’s “Climate Can’t Wait” rally this January at Liberty Plaza in Atlanta, participants held a massive banner bearing the...

New Resilience Hub in Thomasville, Georgia, to Protect Seniors, Revitalize Neighborhood

by GCV Education Fund | Apr 24, 2025 | Energy & Climate, Environmental Justice

Faces of Resilience: Highlighting Climate Wins Across Georgia Thomasville, Georgia, is set to receive the largest grant in its history: $19.8 million to build a “Resilience Hub” that will protect seniors, upgrade aging infrastructure, and strengthen the community. The...