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Learn more about Atlanta Way Day 2025
Atlanta Way Day 2025, in partnership with The Tara Theatre, Neighborhood Nexus, and Hands On Atlanta, provided a platform for individuals and organizations to spotlight challenges or critical needs in Metro Atlanta.
The event launched with a Keynote Panel discussing Atlanta's current ranking of 50th out of 50 in Upward Economic Mobility, and the urgency for our region to come together and address this challenge.
Charlotte, NC, was able to jump from 50th to 38th in the same study. We welcomed Sherri Chisholm of Leading on Opportunity to share how they responded to the wake-up call, created a plan of action, and improved outcomes through strategic collaboration.
The gathering sparked a candid and inspiring dialogue, and a few key takeaways rose to the top:
Data + Strategy + Policy are the levers for systems-level change—we must measure progress and hold ourselves accountable.
Bold investments matter—as Charlotte demonstrated with pre-K, housing, and transit, transformative change requires scale and courage.
Leadership and collaboration are essential—progress depends on cross-sector alignment, honest conversations, and a willingness to take on systems, not just symptoms.
A panel of judges chose 4 community presenters for the second half of Atlanta Way Day! Each is an example of collaboration, community engagement, and solutions!
Proposals were evaluated based on the following criteria:
Innovation and impact of the proposed solution
Clarity and feasibility of the project plan
Strength of collaboration and community engagement
Alignment with the mission of Atlanta Way 2.0.
Take a peek at each project and learn more about the collaborations changing the landscape of our region!
Youth Poet Laureate Jalen Hagans
As part of our partnership with VOX ATL, Atlanta Way Day 2025 featured Atlanta Youth Poet Laureate (YPL) Ambassador, Jalen Hagans. Through VOX ATL’s Youth Poet Laureate program, young writers across Atlanta are given the opportunity to amplify their voices, sharpen their craft, and engage in conversations that shape our city’s future. Jalen’s poem, performed at Atlanta Way Day, embodies the spirit of this work, channeling the creativity and perspectives of Atlanta’s next generation of leaders. To learn more visit voxatl.org