A little over a year ago, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms introduced One Atlanta—the city’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion—to help create a more affordable, resilient, and equitable city. In her official statement announcing the new office, the mayor emphasized One Atlanta’s focus on
This is an exciting time to be in Atlanta. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottom’s One Atlanta initiative includes a focus on reducing health disparities and making ATL a safe and welcoming city. The city council made a significant step in that direction by introducing a comprehensive ordinance that will protec
The Smokefree Atlanta Coalition – a broad-based group of public health organizations – lauded the Atlanta City Council for introducing an ordinance that will protect everyone’s right to breathe clean air in workplaces across the city. When enacted, the proposed comprehensive smoke-free ordinance wil
Atlanta has a vibrant music scene and is birthplace to a number of artists and musicians who make it to national stages. Local artists and headliners alike get their start and make their living by performing as often as they can in the bars, restaurants, and music venues across the city. When consid
Most of us think of Labor Day as a day to rest from the labor associated with our jobs—a day off not unlike many other national holidays. However, it is becoming increasingly important for us understand the purpose and value of this national moment of reflection on the indispensible engines of our e
The dangers associated with workplace exposure to secondhand smoke are a significant issue in many different communities in Atlanta. However, this issue is even more pertinent in communities where persistent health disparities impact quality of life. As a coalition, we rely on the strength and knowl
The need for smoke-free work environments is typically discussed exclusively within the public health arena and isn’t usually considered a social justice issue. The obvious impact exposure to secondhand smoke has on the health of American workers is staggering, but some states and municipalities hav