From the Director...


Sharon Hill
I had the opportunity recently to write a piece intended to weave together Georgia Appleseed's different projects of "sowing the seeds of justice throughout Georgia" into a cohesive whole. I want to share the result with you here in my "From the Director" column.... [Continue Reading]

 

Art of Justice 2008

Troutman Sanders LLP hosted Georgia Appleseed’s highly successful 2nd Art of Justice event on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. Attorneys, judges, educators and other guests were warmly welcomed by Troutman Sanders’ Bob Webb and Governor Carl Sanders and invited to view the firm’s outstanding art collection. Other highlights included GA Appleseed Executive Director Sharon Hill’s update on our Juvenile Justice pro bono project, and Board Chair Steve Clay’s introduction of Georgia Appleseed’s new video. Check out additional pictures.


Troutman Sanders' Bob Webb and Governor Carl Sanders prepare to greet guests to the Art of Justice

Governor Sanders and GA Appleseed Board Member Chuck Clay welcome Emmet Bondurant

GA Appleseed Board Members Jason Carter, Beth Tanis and Dr. Portia Shields enjoy the evening with Bill Shields and Maya Simmons

 

Public Education Initiative

From Valdosta to Cleveland, from LaGrange to Statesboro, over 800 parents and educators have benefited from "NCLB-Parent Involvement" workshops presented by Georgia Appleseed. Read more....


Cobb County parents gain helpful knowledge at Georgia Appleseed's NCLB- Parent Involvement workshop

 

JUSTGeorgia

"State's Legal Professionals Mobilize to Gain Fairness for Kids"

Read all about it.... Leslie Gresham, GA Appleseed's JUSTGeorgia Project Manager, and JUSTGeorgia volunteers reflect on their experience, in the May issue of Atlanta Lawyer.

"A formidable volunteer team of legal talent began canvassing the entire state in mid-2007 to build a profile of Georgia's juvenile justice system that may eventually assist in its reform," the story reads. Check out the full article.

JUSTGeorgia is pleased to announce completion of the much-anticipated Proposed Model Code by the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia. Access it online at www.justga.org and offer comments.

 

Meet Our Summer Interns

In recognition that passionate people power is a crucial resource in sowing justice, Georgia Appleseed is proud to welcome its two summer interns, Joy Davis and Shaunicie Fielder. Both young women have already demonstrated their individual abilities as accomplished students and leaders. [Read More]