Action Alerts
Take action now to support gun violence prevention in Georgia.
Your voice matters! Each call, email, and action helps create a safer Georgia.
Current Action Alerts
Weekly Alerts
January 26 Action Alert
At Wednesday’s Community Safety Advocacy Day, we will be talking to legislators about state funding for community violence intervention efforts in Georgia, and advocating for HB 291, the Community Health Worker Certification Bill, which was passed by the House last year and was recommitted to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee this year. Please call both the Chair and Vice-Chair, and email the entire committee to ask that HB 291 receive a hearing and a vote.
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Monthly Alerts
January 2026 Action Alert
Find your legislators and send them an email either introducing yourself or reminding them that you are a constituent who cares about reducing gun violence in Georgia.
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Tips for Effective Advocacy
Making Calls
- • Identify yourself as a constituent
- • Be polite and respectful
- • State your position clearly
- • Keep it brief (2-3 minutes)
- • Ask for the legislator's position
Sending Emails
- • Use a clear, specific subject line
- • Personalize your message
- • Include your address to show you're a constituent
- • Be concise (1 page or less)
- • Thank them for their time
Social Media
- • Tag your legislators
- • Use relevant hashtags
- • Share facts and personal stories
- • Be respectful in comments
- • Engage with supporters
General Tips
- • Act quickly on action alerts
- • Personalize your message
- • Share your local perspective
- • Follow up if you don't hear back
- • Celebrate wins and thank supporters
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