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News from June 2023

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Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action

By ATL Standard Report | Jun 30, 2023

Mayor Andre Dickens issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action.

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City of Atlanta Guidelines for Safe and Enjoyable Use of City Parks This Summer

By ATL Standard Report | Jun 29, 2023

Summer is here Atlanta! In celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month this July, join Mayor Andre Dickens and the Department of Parks and Recreation in visiting any of our 380 parks in the City of Atlanta! From quiet and peaceful nature preserves to vibrant regional parks, from fun splashpads and beloved playgrounds to mountain biking and disc golf, and so much more, there’s something for everyone to be found this summer.

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City of Atlanta Issues Request for Proposals for Community Access Media

By ATL Standard Report | Jun 28, 2023

The City of Atlanta has issued a Request for Proposals for the operation of community access media (Comcast Channel 24).

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City of Atlanta to Observe Administrative Holiday on July 3

By ATL Standard Report | Jun 27, 2023

The City of Atlanta will observe an Administrative Holiday on July 3 in advance of the Independence Day holiday, pursuant to an Executive Order issued by Mayor Andre Dickens.

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Mayor Andre Dickens’ Record Investments in FY24 Budget Passed Unanimously by Atlanta City Council

By ATL Standard Report | Jun 26, 2023

Mayor Andre Dickens budget for fiscal year 2024 received unanimous approval by the Atlanta City Council.

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Congresswoman Nikema Williams joins Colleagues, Advocates to Introduce Abortion Justice Act

By ATL Standard Report | Jun 25, 2023

Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the devastating Dobbs decision, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), Vice Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, co-led the Abortion Justice Act, sweeping, intersectional legislation to address access to abortion care and put forth a comprehensive vision of a just America where abortion care is readily available—without stigma, shame or systemic barriers—for all who seek it, regardless of zip code, immigration status, income, or background. Congresswoman Williams joins Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) who is leading the historic legislation alongside Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), Congressman Maxwell Frost (FL-10) and a broad coalition of reproductive health advocates.

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ATL Standard area weekly mass times

By ATL Standard | Jun 24, 2023

The following parishes in the ATL Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Advances Legislation to Promote Congressman John Lewis' Legacy Globally

By ATL Standard Report | Jun 24, 2023

Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) advanced the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act out of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

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July: 6 inmates sentenced in Dekalb County could be released from Georgia Department of Corrections

By ATL Standard | Jun 23, 2023

The sentences for six inmates in Dekalb County jails could end during July, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections.

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4 inmates sentenced to serve in Fulton County could be released during July

By ATL Standard | Jun 22, 2023

The sentences for four inmates in Fulton County jails could end during July, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections.

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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Reintroduces the Bicameral Abolition Amendment to Finally End Slavery

By ATL Standard Report | Jun 19, 2023

Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) continued her work to finally end slavery in the United States by reintroducing the Abolition Amendment.

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Congresswomen Williams, Manning and Senator Markey Announce Legislation to Codify Right to Contraception, Safeguard 60 Years of Settled Precedent

By ATL Standard Report | Jun 18, 2023

Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) Vice Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, Representatives Kathy Manning (NC-06), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Angie Craig (MN-02), and Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)

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ATL Standard area weekly mass times

By ATL Standard | Jun 17, 2023

The following parishes in the ATL Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Atlanta-based WestRock earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 100

By ATL Standard | Jun 14, 2023

WestRock-based WestRock was awarded a score of 100 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation based on a review of the company’s policies barring discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.

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Atlanta-based Veritiv earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 75

By ATL Standard | Jun 13, 2023

Veritiv, which is based in Atlanta, earned a score of 75 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”

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2022 ‘Corporate Equality Index’ shows Atlanta-based Truist Financial earned score of 100

By ATL Standard | Jun 12, 2023

A new “Corporate Equality Index” study examining companies’ policies on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” protections gave Atlanta-based Truist Financial a score of 100.

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Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Allen v. Milligan

By ATL Standard Report | Jun 12, 2023

On June 08, 2023, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), Co-Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Alabama must redraw congressional district maps that discriminated against Black voters:

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2022 ‘Corporate Equality Index’ shows Atlanta-based Rural Sourcing, Inc. earned score of 70

By ATL Standard | Jun 11, 2023

Rural Sourcing, Inc.-based Rural Sourcing, Inc. was awarded a score of 70 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation based on a review of the company’s policies barring discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.

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2022 ‘Corporate Equality Index’ shows Atlanta-based Randstad USA earned score of 100

By ATL Standard | Jun 11, 2023

Randstad USA, which is based in Atlanta, earned a score of 100 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”

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ATL Standard area weekly mass times

By ATL Standard | Jun 10, 2023

The following parishes in the ATL Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.