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 sponsorship 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 Constituents Arrangement Commission Mayor of Atlanta and Atlanta City Council President It will also play a vital role in when APC anticipates a very progressing debate season in Georgia with numerous 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 backing the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series and its commitment to educate voters on the candidates running for constituents office and where they stand on the issues Fay Twersky president of the Arthur M Blank Family Foundation disclosed in a announcement will be a critical vote year for Georgia and it s essential to ensure APC has the guidance necessary to provide this vital citizens provision As a battleground state Georgia continues to have vital influence on national politics This generous grant will help the Atlanta Press Club keep voters informed and engaged through a very central balloting season APC Board Chair Mike Jordan reported in a announcement 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 encouragement 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 majority 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 community 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