Atlanta Way 2.0
What is Atlanta Way 2.0?
Atlanta Way 2.0 is a modernized approach to civic engagement rooted in the original “Atlanta Way” of the 1960s—A model of civic collaboration launched in the mid-20th century, where business and civic leaders worked together—often behind the scenes—to manage racial and political tensions and pursue shared city goals. Atlanta Way 2.0 isn't just a framework—it’s a movement. By developing leaders, linking communities, and fostering collaboration, we aim to make metro Atlanta stronger, more equitable, and more united. This updated model activates conversation, collaboration, and community action across lines of race, politics, sectors, and neighborhoods throughout metro Atlanta. Read more about the history of the "Atlanta Way."
How does Atlanta Way 2.0 work?
Connect
What is one of the most impactful things you can do to help someone advance in their career or feel like part of their community?
Help them connect with the people and resources they need to succeed!
Embodying Atlanta Way 2.0 values means always looking for opportunities to introduce people to each other for everyone's benefit.
Collaborate
How can we get more done and create lasting change? By working together!
At Atlanta Way 2.0 we believe that collaboration sparks solutions, funding opportunities, organizational relationships, and lasting change.
Collaboration is key in problem-solving, increasing awareness, and inclusive solutions. Let's commit to collaboration across our great region!
Convene
Atlanta Way 2.0 is proud to help facilitate convenings for your neighborhood, group, or organization. Need an introduction to someone or want to invite an entire organization to your event? We can help! We offer organizational assistance, moderators, and speakers for panels and events, and more than anything, we enjoy bringing people together to help our city and community thrive.
Atlanta Way Day 2025!
Atlanta Way Day, in partnership with The Tara Theatre, Neighborhood Nexus, and Hands On Atlanta, highlights the challenges of our region and how we can make change together. We will start the day with a panel of regional leaders sharing how we can address Atlanta's ranking of 50th out of 50 for Upward Economic Mobility, as well as leadership from Charlotte to share how they went from 50th to 38th. Read more about Upward Economic Mobility and discover our community presenters!
Purpose
To strengthen the civic fabric of Greater Atlanta
Mission
To create a compassionate and just community by educating, equipping and engaging activators, partners and stakeholders
Vision
Atlanta has a thriving civic culture where all people are connected, engaged and empowered
Atlanta Way 2.0 Activator Orientations
We recently launched our first round of orientation events for our 900+ person Activator network! We aim to connect changemakers, collaborate on solutions to large regional challenges, and convene to find out how to best support the community!
Want to host an event for our Activators or sponsor our next round of events?
Email Britton Edwards to find out more!
All registrations are recorded through HandsOn ATL!
