On Thursday, February 6th, GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students hosted its eighth annual Strolling Thunder. This event gave families from around Georgia the opportunity to speak personally with elected officials about the joys and challenges of raising young children. We came together to send a clear message: To build strong families, vibrant communities, and a prosperous state, our lawmakers must prioritize young children.
 
 

Click here to view the professional photos.

Click here to view photos from the photo booth.

 

Click here to read the recap of the event.

Thank You to Our Sponsor, Junior League of Atlanta, for Your Support!

Thank You to Our Partners

  • 9to5 Georgia
  • Black Child Development Institute (BCDI)- Atlanta
  • Caring Across Generations
  • CDF Action
  • Georgia Association for Infant Mental Health: Birth to Five (GA-AIMH)
  • New American Pathways
  • Our House
  • Quality Care for Children
  • Reach Out and Read Georgia
  • Scottdale Early Learning, Inc.
  • Southern Education Foundation
  • Voices for Georgia’s Children

Training Materials

A big part of Strolling Thunder is writing a letter to your legislators. Your responses will be turned into a letter and hand-delivered to your legislators.

Click here to write your letter.

Need help writing your letters? Check out the sample letters below. 

Click here to view sample letters.

Click here to view a recording of the virtual training.