Georgia’s 2016 Legislative Wrap-Up

Concerned Women for America of Georgia Legislative Action Committee 2016 Legislative Session Wrap Up  The fast-paced 2016 state legislative session came to a close at midnight on March 24. The 40-day session opened on January 11, and State Director Tanya Ditty represented your interests as a volunteer lobbyist at the State Capitol throughout the entire […]

Religious Liberty Bill Heads to Governor Who May Not Sign It

Calls and/or e-mails needed immediately! HB 757, the “Free Exercise Protection Act” passed both the House and Senate on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, and is now on the way to Gov. Nathan Deal for his signature. HB 757 was a compromise bill between the House and Senate that provides broad-based religious protections for all Georgians. […]

Casino Gambling Stopped In Georgia

Praising God for a mighty victory in the Georgia legislature. The efforts to expand predatory gambling via casinos were stopped for this year! The Lord moved on our behalf through work of a coalition of faith-based organizations and concerned citizens who made their voice heard through an incredible number of phone calls and emails. A […]

Alert! Georgia House to vote on casinos but silent on religious freedom

The expansion of state-sponsored predatory gambling could be heading to Georgia if we do not act immediately. It appears that Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) is more concerned about bringing casinos to Georgia than protecting religious freedom.  The Speaker has given the green light to allow two predatory gambling bills to be voted on by […]

New! Civils rights in Georgia for sexual orientation/gender identity?

Update on HB 849 – Georgia’s potential “bathroom bill” HB 849, the “Georgia Civil Rights in Public Accommodations Act,” is a potential “bathroom bill” that can put the privacy and safety of our women and children at risk. HB 849 passed out of the House Judiciary Committee and is now in the House Rules Committee. […]

Horse racing is trotting through the Senate – calls needed!

Is Gambling Heading to Georgia? While religious freedom protections are being trampled, the Senate Regulated Industries Committee passed out of committee SR 135, a constitutional amendment to allow pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing and SB 264, the amendment’s enabling legislation. These bills need to be stopped in their “tracks”. Take Action Please contact your state […]

Merry Christmas Georgia (and Looking Ahead to 2016!)

Dear Faithful Friend, Concerned Women for America of Georgia wishes you a very Merry Christmas filled with peace and joy! Jesus came into a world much like today – a world full of unrest but He came offering something that only He could offer.  He gave a gift for our minds and hearts in John […]

Sign Up Today! Encourage-A-Legislator Prayer Project Opportunity

Can Prayer Make a Difference? Absolutely! “The fervent prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” James 5:16 Do you want to make a “powerful and effective” investment in the State of Georgia? Consider participating in the annual Encourage-A-Legislator Prayer Project sponsored by Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Georgia. We are very excited […]

Action Alert! Gambling: A Bad Bet for Georgia Families

Action Alert! The expansion of state-sponsored predatory gambling could be heading to Georgia if some state lawmakers have their way. In the last week of the 2015 legislative session, Rep. Ron Stephens (R-Savannah) introduced legislation that would open the door for up to six casino resorts in Georgia.  For this to happen, the state legislature […]

City of Atlanta Admits “Religious Beliefs Are Not Welcome Here”

Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran was fired last year by the City of Atlanta for his religious beliefs. Earlier this year, Chief Cochran filed a discrimination lawsuit against the city. A hearing was held yesterday, October 14, 2015, on the City of Atlanta’s motion to have Chief Cochran’s lawsuit thrown out. CWA of Georgia State […]

Stand For Life! Rallies at Planned Parenthood this Saturday, August 22

CWA of Georgia will be joining other pro-life groups this Saturday, August 22, 2015, as we peacefully rally for life in front of Planned Parenthood clinics across the state and nation. Unless otherwise noted, the events will take place from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the locations listed below. Come for 30 minutes, an hour […]

Education Alert: GaDOE Seeks Feedback on Science & Social Studies Standards

Georgia citizens have an opportunity to provide critical feedback on the current K-12 Science and Social Studies standards. Would you please take time today to review the standards and provide constructive feedback to the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE)?  The deadline to submit responses is September 15 at midnight EST. Please see GaDOE media alert […]

Update! Georgia Agencies Complete Review of Planned Parenthood Southeast

On July 26, 2015, Gov. Nathan Deal directed the Department of Community Health and the Department of Public Health to conduct a joint review of the clinics run by Planned Parenthood Southeast in Georgia to ensure that Planned Parenthood Southeast is not in the business of selling aborted baby body parts.  Both agencies have visited […]