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Atlanta Way Day:
Where the Future of Our Region Takes the Stage
Your Vision. Our Region.
Everyone’s Opportunity to get Involved
Atlanta Way Day: A Call for Changemakers
Coming September 2025!
It's not just an event — it's a catalyst for collective action, fresh ideas, and citywide transformation.
Mark your calendars! This September, Atlanta Way Day—powered by Atlanta Way 2.0—will bring together the region’s most passionate problem-solvers to highlight social challenges and provide real solutions that strengthen Metro Atlanta’s civic fabric.
What to Expect at Atlanta Way Day: Community energy. Visionary speakers. Groundbreaking ideas. It’s more than a day—it’s a spark. Invite your crew, your neighbors, your network. This is for all of us.
Step into the spotlight: Submit Your Proposal
We’re putting the mic in the hands of the people. If you're building something for Atlanta, this is your moment.
Got a project, initiative, or collaboration that Atlanta needs to see? Submit your proposal and be part of the program. Who Should Submit? Organizers. Artists. Entrepreneurs. Educators. Dreamers. Doers. If you’re moving Atlanta forward, we want you here.
We’re looking for collaborative, community-driven solutions that enable engagement. Do you have an initiative that brings people together to solve a pressing issue? We invite you to submit a proposal!
Proposal Requirements:
We’re looking for diversity of topics, presenters, regional challenges, and community-focused solutions.
✔ Collaboration: Must include at least two organizations or individuals working together.
✔ Community Engagement: Must provide opportunities for the community to be actively involved..
✔ Focus: Should not primarily be a fundraiser but can include fundraising as a secondary element.
Selection Criteria:
Proposals will be 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
Submit your proposal by June 13 and be part of the movement for real change. Learn more and click below to apply today!
Presentation Format:
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Duration: Each presenter will have 10 minutes to outline their challenge and proposed solution.
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Q&A Session: Following each presentation, there will be a 5 minute Q&A for audience interaction.
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Engagement Opportunity: There will be a networking opportunity before and after the event where participating organizations will each have a table to display who they are and the problem they are solving. It will provide an opportunity for audience members to learn more about the solution and sign up to get involved.
Why Participate?
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Present yourself and your project to the Atlanta Way Day audience participants
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Expand your reach for volunteer engagement
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Increase collaboration visibility through a feature story on SaportaReport civic journalism site and weekly newsletter
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Profile in Atlanta Way 2.0 newsletter
Get Involved!
Submit a proposal, sign up to attend, become a sponsor, volunteer as an organizer — Atlanta Way Day is built for everyone and we want to hear from you.
Help us spread the word! Share this opportunity with your network, and let’s build a stronger, more connected Atlanta—together.
❓Questions? Contact Atlanta Way 2.0 board member Lauri Strauss at lauri@strauss-media.com
Atlanta Way Day, sponsored by Atlanta Way 2.0, provides a platform for individuals and organizations to spotlight challenges or critical needs in Metro Atlanta. The event also showcases actionable opportunities for the community to get involved, contributing to the strengthening of Atlanta's civic fabric.
This initiative reflects the core mission of Atlanta Way 2.0: to connect, collaborate, and convene, inspiring more people to join the movement and drive collective action.