| Atlanta
Pride Committee produces the annual Pride Festival &
Parade. The Festival is held each year on the last weekend in
June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots, which launched the
modern LGBT rights movement. The festival typically attracts
over 300,000 people. It hosts a variety of performers, crafts,
community and food booths, and special guest speakers. There
is also a Pride Parade through Midtown on the last day of the
festival. Contact Information: 404-929-0071; www.atlantapride.org;
57 Executive Park South, Suite 380, Atlanta, GA 30329 |
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| Emory's Office of
Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/ and Transgender Life are an administrative
office offering programs and services designed to improve the
campus climate for LGBT faculty, students, and employees. Funded
by the university in 1991, the office has worked for domestic
partnership benefits for staff and students, helped expand the
university's non-discrimination policy, and they have two annual
events: the Emory Pride banquet held in March and the Emory
LGBT Film Festival held in February of each year. The office
also has a speakers' bureau, the Safe Space Program, and a Coming
Out Support Group. Contact Information: 404-727-0272; www.emory.edu/LGBOFFICE/.
Dobbs University Center Rms. 242E, 244E, and 246E. |
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| Enlight
Atlanta works to end bias and harassment in the schools
grades K-12. Founded in 2001 they train educators, counselors
and school staff members about issues facing gay kids; they
provide gay straight alliance training; a youth leadership institute;
a safe space initiative and hold several fundraisers throughout
the year. Contact Information: 404-872-4320; www.enlight-atlanta.org;
PO Box 8597 Atlanta, GA 31106. |
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| Georgia Association
of Physicians for Human Rights (GAPHR) is an association
of physicians and medical students dedicated to the elimination
of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in medicine.
They provide information to health providers about medical issues
facing the GLBT community; they provide support for LGBT physicians
residents and med. students. Contact Information: 404-231-2251.
www.gaphr.org;
PO BOX 13132, Atlanta, GA 30324. |
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| Georgia
Equality is the political and advocacy voice of Georgia's
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender citizens and their allies.
Founded in Atlanta in 1995, it has grown into a true statewide
advocacy organization and is known nationally as one of the
leaders among state and local LGBT advocacy groups. Georgia
Equality endorses gay supportive candidates for office and advocates
for domestic partnership benefits at major area employers, hate
crimes law and AIDS assistance programs. Contact Information:
404-872-3600; www.georgiaequality.org;
117 5th St. Atlanta, GA 30308. |
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| PFLAG, Atlanta Chapter
is a support group dedicated to helping parents who have lesbian,
gay, bisexual, or transgendered children. The group also works
with GLBT people and their other family members regarding their
sexual orientation, educates the public, and advocates for equality
for the LGBT community. The group meets monthly, maintains a
speakers' bureau, a lending library, and provides scholarships
to openly gay students. Contact Information: 770-662-6475; www.pflagatl.org;
P.O. Box 8482 Atlanta, GA 31106. |
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| Project
Open Hand provides two freshly cooked meals and nutrition
services each day to people with symptomatic HIV/AIDS, homebound
seniors and individuals with other critical illnesses or disabilities.
The group was started in 1988 and has grown to include thousands
of volunteers who have delivered over four million meals. Contact
Information: 404-872-8089. www.projectopenhand.org;
176 Ottley Drive, NE Atlanta, GA 30324. |
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| The Center
was founded in 1976 and offers a broad range of services to
the LGBT community. They provide low or no cost space for LGBT
groups; support groups; general information about local events
and business; classes; writers' workshops; health services including
an HIV/STD Testing Clinic which has evening hours; and they
have a large staff of volunteers. Contact Information: 404-523-7500;
www.aglc.org;
159 Ralph McGill Boulevard, Suite 600; Atlanta, GA 30308 |
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| Youth
Pride works to help the lives of gay, lesbian, bisexual
transgendered and questioning youth through advocacy, education,
outreach, support services and activities. Founded in 1995,
Youth Pride now runs a center, three adult facilitated support
or discussion groups, Synergy -a youth-run social support and
education program, an info line, regular social events and a
newsletter. Contact Information: 404-378-6620; www.youthpride.org.;
302 E. Howard Ave, Decatur GA 30030 |
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| Atlanta Couples Together
is a social group for couples in committed same-gender couples.
In operation for 20 years, they provide social and networking
opportunities where monogamous couples can meet. Typical events
include theme parties, dine-outs at area restaurants, hiking
trips, culture outings and weekends away. Contact Information:
404-365-2455;www.atlantacouplestogether.org;
P.O. Box 14101, Atlanta, GA 30324. |
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| Atlanta Prime Timers
is a social and support group for older gay or bisexual men
and younger men who enjoy the company of mature men. They have
outings, discussions involving aging issues, and educational
events. . Contact Information: 770-441-5573; www.primetimersww.org/atlanta;
2480-4 Briarcliff Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30329-3034. |
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| Black
and White Men Together is a multi-cultural and multi-racial
social and support group for men who want to help break down
racial and cultural barriers. They sponsor potlucks, movie and
bowling nights, dine outs and other events. Contact Information:
404-892-2968; www.geocities.com/BWMTatlanta;
PO BOX 1334 Atlanta, GA 30301. |
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| Fourth Tuesday
bills itself as 'the premier networking and social organization
for lesbians in the Atlanta area.' Founded in 1982, the group
gets together every fourth Tuesday for a different themed event,
they also hold progressive dinners, dances, and other social
outings. The group also has a monthly newsletter and has 500
members on their mailing list. Contact Information: 770-662-4353;
www.fourthtuesday.org;
235 H Ponce de Leon Place, Decatur, GA 30030. |
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| In
the Life Atlanta hosts the black lesbian/bisexual/gay/transgendered
community pride event. For the past five years, the festival
is held over Labor Day weekend. It includes performances, craft
and merchandise booths, community center group outreach and
a parade. Contact Information: www.inthelifeatl.com. |
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| Oriental Express, Atlanta
is a social group for Atlanta's gay Asia community that hosts
parties, potlucks and other social outings. Contact Information:
www.oeatlanta.com.
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| Southern
Bears is a social organization of hirsute individuals
and their admirers who meet monthly at different area restaurants.
They also hold potlucks, social outings, dine-outs, and other
events. Contact Information: 770-908-3381; www.southernbears.org;
PO Box 13964; Atlanta, GA 30324. |
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| Wilderness Network
of Georgia is a social club for gay men that hosts activities
for men who enjoy and want to meet other men interested in hiking,
biking, camping, canoeing and other outdoor activities. Contact
Information: www.wildnetga.org.;
PO Box 79131 Atlanta, GA 30357. |
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Rainbow Trout is a gay friendly aquatics club for swimmers
and water polo players of all skill levels. This six-year-old
group holds practice time every day except Monday and Wednesdays.
The group competes against other gay swim clubs and they hold
a summer social event. Contact Information: 404-286-6131. www.atlantarainbowtrout.com. |
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| Frontrunners
provides encouragement and support to lesbians and gay men who
enjoy running or walking. Their mission is to promote healthy
living and socializing through fitness. The group has regular
run walks weekly and also sponsors fundraisers for various local
charities. Contact Information: 770-621-5007; www.frontrunnersatlanta.org;
PO Box 14252, Atlanta, GA 30324. |
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| Hotlanta
Softball is a member of the National Association of Gay
Amateur Athletic Alliance and offers two divisions of play:
a women's division for women only and an open division comprised
mostly of men, but that also includes a few female players.
Started in 1981, they play a spring and a fall season. Contact
Information: www.hotlantasoftball.org;
PO Box 14582, Atlanta, GA 30324. |
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| Action Cycling Atlanta
are cyclists from diverse backgrounds with common interests
- physical fitness and philanthropy. ACA members are enthusiastic
and committed people who challenge and support one another to
achieve goals in fitness, personal growth, and charitable giving.
Contact Information: 678-592-2258 www.actioncycling.org |
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| AID
Atlanta's mission is to provide a broad, compassionate
range of HIV/AIDS services including those facing addiction
or mental health issues. Contact Information: 404-870-7700 or
404-872-0600 (TTY/Voice 404-870-7773); www.aidatlanta.org;
1438 W. Peachtree St. NW, Ste 100. |
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| Atlanta Lesbian Cancer
Initiative educates, advocates and serves in support
of lesbians with cancer and their partners and family members.
They provide a center in the Candler Park neighborhood where
they hold support groups, a resource center, and bereavement
groups. They also maintain a physicians list, a directory of
services and have partnered with other local non-profits such
as Project Open Hand and PALS. Contact Information: 404-688-2524;
www.alci.org;
1530 DeKalb Ave NE, St. A, Atlanta, GA 30307. |
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| AIDS
Survival Project is a diverse group of people living
with HIV who work to promote self-empowerment and enhanced quality
of life for HIV-affected people through education, advocacy,
peer support and treatment activism. Contact Information: 404-874-7926;
TTY is 404-524-0464; www.aidssurvivalproject.org;
159 Ralph McGill Blvd Suite 500 Atlanta, GA 30308. |
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| Atlanta
Executive Network (AEN) is one of the largest networking
organizations in the country. Founded in May 1992, the group
has four goals: to enhance business contacts and friendships
through networking; eliminate discrimination and promote diversity
in the workplace; and foster leadership in business, government
and the arts. Each meeting features thirty minutes for networking
and time to hear from a nationally or locally prominent speaker.
There's space on the group's website for resumes and the group
holds separate luncheons each month for networking in a small
environment. Contact Information: 404-724-9008; www.aenatlanta.org;
PO BOX 7308 Atlanta, GA 30357. |
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| Greater Atlanta Business
Coalition is dedicated to the development and growth
of Atlanta businesses that support the GLBT community. The group
offers networking opportunities, business and investment seminars,
and other events for gay professionals. Contact Information:
404-377-4258; www.gabc.net;
2103 N. Decatur Rd., PMB 190 Decatur, GA 30033. |
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Feminist Women's Chorus is one of the oldest and largest
non-auditioned choruses in the United States. The chorus sings
a variety of music including show tunes, women's music and classical
music. They are also a member of the international gay and lesbian
choral association or GALA Choruses, Inc. Contact Information:
770-438-5823; www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/1571 |
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| The Atlanta Freedom
Marching Band is a gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
marching band. Founded in 1993, it has grown to be one of the
nation's most visible and active LGBT bands. Everyone is welcome
to join the band regardless of musical ability (non-musical?
baton and flag twirlers are always welcome). They march and
play at local festivals -gay and straight-and on Friday evenings
at 7pm at First Metropolitan Community Church of Atlanta. Contact
Information: 404-622-0666; www.lambda.net/~afmb;
1579 F. Monroe Dr. #173; Atlanta, GA 30324. |
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| Atlanta
Gay Men's Chorus is an auditioned chorus that provides
quality performances of classical, show tunes, popular work
and pieces specially commissioned for the chorus. Founded 20
years ago, they perform at three annual concerts (Holiday, Spring
and Pride) and host a variety of concerts throughout the year.
Practice for the group is every Thursday. Contact Information:
404-320-1030; www.agmchorus.org;
1379 Tullie Rd, St. 200, Atlanta, GA 30329. |
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