What We’re Working On
Recent Publications
The Fierce Urgency of Now
Advancing Economic Security and Dignified, Decent Life for All Atlantans
January 2021 - Atlanta’s greatest son, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., famously called for a guaranteed income to eradicate poverty. Today, the Old Fourth Ward is marked by new affluence, racial and age diversity, and deeply entrenched, generational poverty. The insecurity we see in so many communities is front and center in the shadow of Dr. King’s call for ambitious action.
Additional Resources
Economic Security in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward
Top line data about the Old Fourth Ward and the economic challenges it faces.
O4W Community Survey
A look at the community and recent trends as conveyed by its residents.
