ISIL Freedom Network: Georgia
Websites
- Charter schools in Georgia
Source: Georgia Public Policy Foundation
GA, United States
- Georgia's resource directory for charter schools. Includes information for those interested in starting a charter school and the movement in general. (09/01/01)
- Home Education Information Resource
Source: HEIR
GA, United States
- A non-partisan, non-sectarian, volunteer-only organization working to ensure that the people of Georgia and their government recognize home study as a legitimate choice and value it as a positive force for improving the quality of education.
- School Choice 2000: What's Happening in the States: Georgia
Source: The Heritage Foundation
GA, United States
- Education statistics, the legal context for school choice, and a summary of recent developments in the state. Also provides contact information and links to information in the other states and U.S. territories.
- Fellowship of Reason
Source: Georgia Objectivists
Author: Martin L. Cowen III
Atlanta, GA, United States
webmaster@kindreason.com
- "Our purpose is to create an open, benevolent, and vital, rational moral community."
- Brady's Page of Republican Shame
Source: Michael W. Brady
Atlanta, GA, United States
republican_shame@yahoo.com
- Blunt, high-powered criticism of the GOP. Michael Brady takes apart Republican positions, shows what makes them tick, and exposes the flaws in them from the libertarian perspective.
- Repeal the Fingerprints Law
Source: Coalition to Repeal the Fingerprints Law
Atlanta, GA, United States
bornfree@dscga.com
- "If you work, this concerns you. If you have a bank account, this concerns you. If you are an employer, this concerns you. If you are an employee or plan to be, this concerns you." Multipartisan effort to end this intrusive law.
Events
- Georgia Public Policy Foundation Events
Source: GPPF
Atlanta, GA, United States
talkback@gppf.org
- GPPF hosts two monthly events, the Leadership Breakfast and the Governors' Board Meeting. They post other Georgia-related free-market events and host conferences of their own, too.
Experts
- David B. Mustard
Source: University of Georgia Terry College of Business
Athens, GA, United States
mustard@terry.uga.edu
- Mustard teaches economics and is most well-known for co-authoring with John Lott the groundbreaking study of the impact of concealed-carry statutes on crime rates. He has also studies the impact of CCW laws on police deaths, the relationship crime rates and labor markets, and more.
- Sharon Harris
Source: Advocates for Self-Government
Rydal, GA, United States
- President of the Advocates for Self-Government. An award-winning speaker, she has presented libertarian ideas on radio talk shows, on cable TV shows, to college political science classes, before service clubs, and to
Libertarian and Republican gatherings.
Introductions to Issues
- Profiles of Georgia's signers of the Declaration of Independence
Source: University of Georgia
GA, United States
- The Georgia signers fought in the militia, saw their homes burned, and played at politics.
- Georgia Homeschooling FAQ
Source: Georgia Department of Education
GA, United States
- Information on homeschooling and a Declaration of Intent to Utilize a Home Study Program.
- A Tune Up for Automobile Emission Testing
Source: Georgia Public Policy Foundation
Author: Kenneth Green
GA, United States
- According to Green, the "EPA’s one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work worth a darn." (12/6/99)
- World Class School Shows Potential of Georgia Charter School Law
Source: Georgia Public Policy Foundation
Author: Kelly McCutchen
GA, United States
- Georgia's most innovative charter school could open its doors in the fall. It is "modeled after the famous Bronx High School of Science in New York City, plans to offer an education based on world-class standards." (12/6/99)
- Should Georgia Adopt Early Voting?
Source: Georgia Public Policy Foundation
Author: Hans A. von Spakovsky
GA, United States
- Turnout for 1998 elections in Georgia was just 31.6 percent. The state is now considering early voting as a means to increase voter turnout. (8/30/99)
- Sprawl and Traffic: Is GRTA the Solution?
Source: Georgia Public Policy Foundation
Author: Jefferson G. Edgens, Ph.D.
GA, United States
- Edgens argues that Georgia should build on its environmental accomplishments rather than create new collectivist institutions like the Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA). (6/99)
- Consumers Beware
Source: Georgia Public Policy Foundation
Author: Kelly McCutchen
GA, United States
- How much freedom have we lost? This article briefly discusses Virginia Postrel's book "The Future and Its Enemies" to relay how freedoms can fade away over time until eventually they have all been taken away. McCutchen points out several current events in the Georgia General Assembly that will alarm every freedom loving citizen. (5/99)
- Death Taxes Cost Us Sprawl
Source: Georgia Public Policy Foundation
Author: Jefferson C Edgens, PHD
GA, United States
- Anti-sprawl or slow-growth campaigns have erupted across the nation during this decade. According to Edges, the elimination of "the onerous and arbitrary federal 'death' or estate tax" could correct some of our sprawl-related problems. (5/99)
In-Depth Studies
- The myth of smart growth
Source: Georgia Public Policy Foundation
Author: Hans A. von Spakovsky
GA, United States
- von Spakovsky explains why a Smart Growth strategy will not ease traffic congestion or improve air quality in Georgia if it is unable to coax individuals out of their personal vehicles. (10/20/00)
- Sales taxes and the e-commerce revolution
Source: Georgia Public Policy Foundation
Author: Hans A. von Spakovsky
GA, United States
- Although many elected officials, including the president, believe that e-commerce should be taxed, there is currently a moratorium on the imposition of certain taxes on the Internet. It is not, however, a complete moratorium on sales taxes. (2000)
- The 1999 Georgia Report Card For Parents
Source: Georgia Public Policy Foundation
GA, United States
- Georgia Public Policy Foundation has released its 1999 report cards on elementary, middle and high schools.
Audio and Video
- Neal Boortz Home Page
Source: Neal Boortz
Atlanta, GA, United States
- Website of the Atlanta-based talk show host. Includes humorous commentary on news from our government. A Freedom Home Page of the Week.
Contests and Scholarships
- Savannah Foundation: A CEO America Affiliate Program
Source: CEO America
Savannah, GA, United States
- Maggie Keenan, Administrator; 428 Bull St., Savannah, GA 31401; phone 912-238-3288, FAX 912-231-8082. Most private voucher programs affiliated with Children's Educational Opportunity Foundation have been established by individuals wishing to promote educational choice. For details, contact the program in your area.
- Georgia Community Foundation, Inc.: A CEO America Affiliate Program
Source: CEO America
Atlanta, GA, United States
jkellyiii@aol.com
- James P. Kelly, III, Executive Director; P.O. Box 2054, Alpharetta, GA 30023; phone 770-521-0523 FAX 770-521-0467. Most private voucher programs affiliated with Children's Educational Opportunity Foundation have been established by individuals wishing to promote educational choice. For details, contact the program in your area.
Action Opportunities
- 404 Freedom
Source: GA LP
GA, United States
- Activism web site sponsored by the Georgia LP, offering petitions and other tools to advocate freedom.
Organizations
- Republican Liberty Caucus of Georgia
Source: RLC-GA
GA, United States
atlas79@prodigy.net
- Official web site of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Georgia, a group of libertarians working for economic and personal freedom within the GOP.
- The Human Cloning Foundation
Source: HCF
GA, United States
rwicker@gateway.net
- HCF "exists to promote human cloning and other forms of biotechnology. Cloning technology can be used to cure diseases and prolong life. The HCF believes that blood can be cloned, organs can be cloned, and that infertility can be cured with the use of this new technology." Lots of resources on the science of cloning for therapeutic and reproductive purposes.
- Georgia Charter Schools Association
Source: Kathy Moss
GA, United States
kamoss11@worldnet.att.net
- Promotes the formation and success of charter schools in the state of Georgia.
- Libertarian Party of Bibb County
Source: Stephen Gordon
Macon, GA, United States
flash@hom.net
- Weekly commentary and unique links from an active county LP.
- Georgia Family Council
Source: Georgia Family Council
Norcross, GA, United States
hunter@gafam.org
- Working to strengthen families across the state through media projects, public policy initiatives, and community service, with a policy emphasis on school choice.
- Kingsley Elementary
Source: KE
Dunwoody, GA, United States
blduncan@mindspring.com
- Charter school; contact Bill Duncan.
- George Walton Comprehensive High School
Source: GWCHS
Marietta, GA, United States
bschreng@doe.k12.ga.us
- Charter school; contact Beverly Schrenger.
- Druid Hills High School
Source: DHHS
Atlanta, GA, United States
clarkn@dekalb.k12.ga.us
- Charter school; Nancy Clark.
- Chamblee School
Source: CHS
Chamblee, GA, United States
sandyspruill@hotmail.com
- Chamble operates a high school and a middle school.
- Cartersville Elementary School
Source: CES
Cartersville, GA, United States
smcdonald@cartersville.k12.ga.us
- Charter school; contact Peggy Cowan.
- Cartersville High School
Source: CHS
Cartersville, GA, United States
- Charter school; contact Ronnie Satterfield.
- Cartersville Middle School
Source: CMS
Cartersville, GA, United States
smconald@cartersville.k12.ga.us
- Charter school; contact Barry Hester.
- Cartersville Primary School
Source: CPS
Cartersville, GA, United States
- Charter school; contact Jim Allen.
- Bryant Elementary
Source: Bryant Elementary
Mableton, GA, United States
bryant@cobb.k12.ga.us
- Charter school; contact Hank Atwater, principal.
- Addison Elementary School
Source: Addison Elementary School
Marietta, GA, United States
addison@cobb.k12.ga.us
- Charter school.
- Georgia charter schools
Source: U.S. Charter Schools
GA, United States
- Profiles of charter schools in the state.
- Georgia Home Education Association
Source: GHEA
GA, United States
ghea@mindspring.com
- Resources and support for homeschoolers. 245 Buckeye Lane, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Phone: (770) 461-3657.
- Georgians for Freedom in Education
Source: GFE
GA, United States
Tdrennan@juno.com
- Resources and support for homeschoolers. 209 Cobb Street
Palmetto, GA 30268. Phone: (770) 463-1563.
- North Georgia Home Education Association
Source: NGHEA
GA, United States
Tdrennan@juno.com
- Resources and support for homeschoolers. 200 West Crest Road
Rossville, GA 30741-1410. (706) 861-1795.
- Georgia Log Cabin Republicans Web Site
Source: Georgia Log Cabin Republicans
GA, United States
freemarket@lcrga.com
- Georgia Log Cabin Republicans is a group for mainstream gay and lesbian Georgians who want to make a difference in their state and country. Although described as Republican, on many issues they sound closer to libertarian.
- Advocates for Self-Government
Source: Advocates for Self-Government
Cartersville, GA, United States
- Home of The World's Smallest Political Quiz -- a quick and fun way to tell your political leanings. ASG also offers many tools for explaining and propagating libertarian ideas. A Freedom Home Page of the Week winner.
- Libertarian Party of Dekalb County
Source: LP of Dekalb County
Norcross, GA, United States
- Local libertarian organization. Its page includes a list of upcoming events as well as instructions for joining their electronic announcement list.
- The Libertarian Party of Georgia
Source: LP
Atlanta, GA, United States
LPGA@Juno.Com
- Affiliate of the National LP for the State of Georgia. This well-designed site includes information on upcoming events, online news, and membership information.
- Students of Objectivism at the Georgia Institute of Technology
Source: Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA, United States
- Objectivist student organization at Georgia Tech.
- Libertarian Party of Gwinnett County
Source: LP of Gwinnett County
Norcross, GA, United States
- Local organization for libertarians. This site features upcoming events and an announcement list.
- Southeastern Legal Foundation
Source: SLF
Atlanta, GA, United States
feedback@southeasternlegal.org
- Nonprofit legal service which advocates limited government and a free market. SLF specializes in defending small businesses.
- Electronic Frontiers Georgia Home Page
Source: EFGA
Atlanta, GA, United States
efga@efga.org
- Internet free-speech advocates.
- Georgia Public Policy Foundation
Source: GPPF
Atlanta, GA, United States
talkback@gppf.org
- Private, nonpartisan research and education organization focusing on Georgia policy issues with the perspective that "the solutions to most problems lie in a strong private sector, not in a big government bureaucracy." Research is well broken down by issue area.
- The Savannah Chatham County Libertarian Party
Source: SCCLP
Savannah, GA, United States
slaver@earthlink.net
- Savannah, Georgia LP affiliate. Site includes information on monthly meetings and how to contact the party.
Games, Surveys, and Tools
- World's Smallest Political Quiz
Source: Advocates for Self-Government
Cartersville, GA, United States
- Are you a libertarian? Take this fun interactive quiz for the "politically homeless."
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