Atlanta Press Club gets Blank Foundation grant for debate series

The Atlanta Press Club received a grant from the Arthur M Blank Family Foundation to patronage the costs of the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series in and According to a press release the grant funded APC s debate series which included the races for Masses Utility Commission Mayor of Atlanta and Atlanta City Council President It will also play a vital role in when APC anticipates a very proceeding debate season in Georgia with several crucial races on the ballot including the US Senate Georgia Governor and Georgia Secretary of State The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation is proud to sponsorship the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series and its commitment to educate voters on the candidates running for inhabitants office and where they stand on the issues Fay Twersky president of the Arthur M Blank Family Foundation reported in a comment will be a critical voting process year for Georgia and it s critical to ensure APC has the support necessary to provide this critical citizens institution As a battleground state Georgia continues to have key influence on national politics This generous grant will help the Atlanta Press Club keep voters informed and engaged through a very central electoral contest season APC Board Chair Mike Jordan announced in a comment Delivering fair informative and accessible debates that serve voters across our state is a key tenet of our mission and we are grateful to the Arthur M Blank Family Foundation for its aid ensuring the longevity of the Loudermilk-Young Debate Series The Atlanta Press Club celebrates more than years of hosting local federal and statewide debates creating one of the the greater part extensive debate series in the country The Loudermilk-Young Debate Series was established in when R Charles Charlie Loudermilk committed million to create an endowment for the Loudermilk-Young Debate Series The name of the debate series honors Loudermilk a Republican businessman and his longstanding friendship with Ambassador Andrew Young a Democrat and a society servant The two men exemplify the ability to work together for the good of Georgia no matter their political differences For more information on the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series https atlantapressclub org debates The post Atlanta Press Club gets Blank Foundation grant for debate series appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta