Rep. Doreen Carter to Participate in Conversation with Urban League of Greater Atlanta

ATLANTA - State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) will participate in a community conversation with the Urban League of Greater Georgia Atlanta on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at South Gwinnett High School Auditorium in Snellville, Georgia.

"When education is underfunded, the future of our children and our workforce is at stake," said Rep. Carter. "I am honored to join the Urban League of Greater Atlanta in this timely dialogue to ensure every student has access to quality education and every family has a pathway to opportunity."

"This is more than a conversation-it's a call to action," said Nancy Flake Johnson, President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta. "We must work collectively to reimagine education and employment pathways that empower families and prepare the next generation for success."

"This event is about connecting policy with opportunity," said John Moye, Senior Director of Policy, Legislative Affairs & Civic Engagement at the Urban League of Greater Atlanta. "We're bringing together leaders and resources to support families and strengthen our communities."

The event, titled "Reimagining Education and Employment in Challenging Times," will bring together education leaders, policymakers and workforce advocates to discuss the recent K-12 education funding cuts in Georgia and their broader implications for students, families and the economy.

Featured guests and partners include:

• Nancy Flake Johnson, President & CEO, Urban League of Greater Atlanta

• John Moye, Urban League of Greater Atlanta

• Nicole Love Hendrickson, Chairwoman, Gwinnett County

• Ashley D. Young, Georgia Budget and Policy Institute

• Victoria Nwankwo, Partnership for Southern Equity

• Georgia Department of Labor - Resource Table Available On-site

Rep. Carter notes that this community forum will offer information, policy updates and local resources where participants will learn how education funding decisions affect workforce development and explore collaborative approaches to strengthen economic opportunity across Georgia.

The event is free and open to the public. To RSVP, please contact Rep. Carter at [email protected].

For more information, please visit https://www.ulgatl.org.

WHO: Rep. Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia)

WHAT: Community Conversation with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta

WHEN: Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: South Gwinnett High School Auditorium, 2288 E. Main Street, Snellville, GA 30078.

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