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ORGANIZATIONS
AALGA- African American Lesbian/Gay Alliance. 1st
Sun. of each month. 4 PM. Quaker House. A political and
social organization for black lesbians and gay men. PO
Box 50374, Atlanta, Ga., 30302.691-5921 or 297-8815.
ACLU/LG-ACLU/Lesbian &Gay Chapter. 3rd
Wednesday of each month. Peachtree Branch Library.
7:30 PM. Working for the civil rights of lesbians and gay
men in the metropolitan Atlanta area. 231-5991.
ACT- Atlanta Couples Together. A non-political, non
religious, social organization whose purpose is to support
the positive aspects of gay and lesbian relationships.
Events and meetings vary. Info: ACT. Voice Mailbox,
365-2455, or write PO Box 723291, Atlanta, Ga., 30339.
ACT UP/Atlanta-AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power
Direct action group with the purpose of fighting
homophobia, AIDS, sexism and racism. Meetings held
every Tuesday. 24-hr. info line - 286-6247. Outside
Atlanta, call 800-342-7038 ext 6247.
AFC- Atlanta Faerie Circle. 1st Sunday of each month.
Location and time varies. Gay men who gather to support
one another and explore their connections with the earth
and white light 622-4112.
AGC- Adanta Gay Center. 876-5372. Operated
primarily by volunteers, AGC offers services for lesbians
and gays men as well as educational out-reach to society
as a whole.AGC Help Line-892-0661.
AGMC- Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus. A semi
professional community-oriented chorus of male voices.
Membership open to all interested singers and non
singers alike. 378-9676.
ALFA- Adanta Lesbian Feminist Alliance. 2nd Sunday
of each month. 6:00 PM. A lesbian feminist organization
which welcomes lesbians of all races, religions, political
orientation, economic status, occupation and degree of
openness. Write PO Box 5502, Atlanta, Ga. 30307 for
more information and to request newsletter.
ALGPC- Atlanta Lesbian/Gay Pride Committee. 3rd
Thursday of each month. 7:30 PM Unitarian Universalist
Church. Needs volunteers to coordinate next year's
lesbian and gay pride March to insure its success.
AMC- Adanta March Committee- More Than a
Phase.2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. 7:30 PM.
North Highland Branch Library. A community based
activist organization that works toward promoting lesbian
and gay rights through educational, social, cultural, and
political events. 377-8312.
AVS- Adanta Venture Sports. Activities and meetings
vary. An association in which the membership enjoys
recreational, social, educational, and sports activities.
242-4899.
AID Adanta- A community-based, non-profit agency
providing multiple services to all people with AIDS, their
families and friends, and education to everyone regarding
the disease and its prevention. 1132 W. Peachtree St
(Entrance 13th Street). 872-0600.
AIDS Information Line-876-9944 (Adanta);l-800-551-
2728 (State-wide).Answers to questions about AIDS,
referrals, etc., by trained volunteers staffing phone lines
from 9:00 AM-9:00 PM daily. A public service of AID
Adanta and the Ga. DHR.
Atlanta Business & Professional Guild- A non-profit
service organization comprised of both gay/lesbian and
non-gay professionals and businesspersons. 2nd Tuesday
of each month. Place varies. Membership and further
information: 662-4202.
Atlanta Feminist Women's Chorus- A community-
oriented choral group of women's voices. Membership is
open to all women interested in singing. Chorus practice
held each Sunday, 6:00-8:30 PM at the First Existentialist
Church at 470 Candler Park Dr. 355-8894 or 435-4498.
Atlanta Lambda Chorale- A community-oriented
choral group for both men and women. Membership
open to all singers and non-singers alike. Rehearsals
everv Tuesday at MCC-Blessed Redeemer, 800 N.
Highland Ave. 7:30 PM. 874-1622.
Atlanta Lesbian and Gay Marching Band - Every
Mon. night 7:30PM-9PM at First MCC, 800 N. Highland
Ave. Instrumentalists and colorguard still needed. For
info call David at 434-7826 or Susan at 951-1591.
BWMT- Black and White Men Together. 1st SaL each
month.8 PM. Location varies. A gay interracial organi
zation committed to fostering a supportive environment
wherein racial and cultural barriers can be over-come and
the goal of human equality realized. 794-B WMT.
Circle of Healing- 1st and 3rd Sunday of each
month. 4:00 PM. First Existentialist Church. The Circle is
open to anyone in need of healing, be it physical,
emotional, or spiritual.
Congregation Bet Haverim- Services 1st and 3rd Friday
of each month at 8:30 PM. Shabbat Seder, 2nd Friday of
each month at 7:30 PM Quaker House, 1384 Fairview
Dr. Proudly serving die lesbian and gay community.
Synagogue information line: 642-3467.
ELGO- Emory Lesbian & Gay Organization. Meetings
every Wed. at 7PM. Room 363E Dobbs University
Center. Box 23515, Atlanta, Ga. 30322 377-7421.
Fourth Tuesday-A networking organization for lesbian
professionals and entrepreneurs, operating through
monthly dinner meetings and a variety of special social,
sports and educational events. P. O. Box 7817, Atlanta,
GA 30309,6624353.
First MCC Atlanta- Metropolitan Community Church.
Sunday Services at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM evangelistic
service. Mid-week services on Wednesday at 7:30
PM.800 N. Highland Ave. Office hours Noon-6:00
PM.Tuesday-Friday.A Christian church proclaiming
God's love for lesbians and gay men. Counsel-ing
available by appointment for individuals and couples.
Same sex Holy Unions performed. 872-2246.
Friends Atlanta- Activities and meetings vary. A social,
recreational, and educational group for gays and lesbians.
Volleyball, bowling, dinners, theater nights, and dances
are among the activities. 634-2500.
GALA- Gay Atheists of America. Meetings social in
nature and at members' discretioaTo assure freedom of
speech; freedom from religion; to defend the separation
of church and state; to assist in obtaining civil rights for
gays and lesbians, and to offer non-believers an alternate
social scene. 875-8877.
GALA- Georgia Tech Gay and Lesbian Alliance.
Every Thursday at 7:30 PM. 676-1339 or 352-9213.
GALA, Programs Area, GATech, Atlanta, GA 30332
GANG - Greater Atlanta Naturist Group. For gay men
who enjoy nude outdoor and social activities. Not a sex
club. Nude camping, swimming, parties, etc. several
times per month. For info send SASE to: GANG,
PO Box 7546, Atlanta, GA 30357.
GAPAC- Greater Atlanta Political Awareness Coalition.
Meetings vary. The gay and lesbian political action
committee monitoring and acting in the local political
scene. 885-0510.
GLPCI- Gay and Lesbian Parents Coalition
International. 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 7:30
PM. Unitarian Universalist Church. A support group for
lesbian and gay parents. 296-8369.
The Group- Thurs. nights. Call the Gay Help Line at
892-0661 or write PO Box 15191, Atlanta, Ga. 30333. A
support group for gay and bisexual men who are or have
been involved in marital-type situations with women.
Hotlanta Volleyball-Serious and amateur players are
welcome to join. Members compete in tournaments and
regulation league play. Ginics held during the year to
learn and practice new techniques. Call 875-0700
Integrity- Gay Caucus of the Episcopal Church. 2nd and
4th Friday of each month 7:30 PM All Saints Episcopal
Church-3rd floor of Ellis Hall. 875-2720.
LAMP - The Living AIDS Memorial Park Project
Second Monday of every month. 7:30PM. N. Highland
Brandi Library. For info: 874-3107 or 872-7568.
Address correspondence to: LAMP, PO Box 301,1579 F
Monroe Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30324.
LEGAL- Legislate Equality for Gays and Lesbians. 3rd
Monday of each month 7:00 PM. Peachtree Branch
Library. The voice of lesbian and gay Georgians in the
Democratic party. 289-6358.
LIFE- Lesbians in Fun Endeavors. Meeting times and
locations vary. Bringing professional gay women to
gether for the fun of it, giving them the opportunity to
make friends and enjoy a wide variety of events. 493-3966.
Lutherans Concerned/South Carolina- A sodety of
gay, lesbian and non-gay Christians. All denominations
welcome. We work to foster a climate of understanding,
justice and reconciliation among all people. 3rd Sunday
of each month. 4:00PM 728 Pickens St, Columbia, SC.
Contact: PO Box 90537, Columbia, SC, 29290.
MACGLO- Metro Atlanta Council of Gay and Lesbian
Organizations. 3rd Thursday of each month. 7:00 PM.
Peachtree Branch Library. A representative council of
lesbian and gay organizations to facilitate the exchange
of information. 242-2342
MCC Southside-Serving the southside with positive
Christian support for lesbians and gay men. 5:00 PM
every Sunday. 575 Boulevard, SE Office hours: Mon-
Thurs. lOAM-Noon, and 1PM-4PM 622-1154.
NAPWA- Atlanta Chapter of the National Association
of People with AIDS. 2nd and 4th Thursday of each
month. 7:00 PM. 1132 W. Peachtree St A political,
social, and educational organization confronting the
AIDS crisis. Membership is open to all individuals with
AIDS, ARC or who are HIV positive. 874-7926.
The Names Project/Atlanta- A National AIDS
Memorial. Every Wednesday at 6:30PM at All Saints
Episcopal Church. Send correspondence to: 375 Georgia
Ave., Atlanta, Ga. 30312
P-FLAG- Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. 3rd
Sunday of each month. 7:30 PM Unitarian-Univeisalist
Congregation of Atlanta. Committed to help parents leant
what we have learned. To help change attitudes and create
an environment of understanding, so all gay people can live
with dignity and respect 961-6085 or 296-0830.
PLGC- Presbyterians for Lesbian and Gay
Concems/More Light. 3rd Sunday of each month. Gays
and lesbians gather over light foods to celebrate their
Presbyterian heritage. 373-5830.
Palmetto Gay/Lesbian Association - A support,
education and civil rights organization in S. Carolina. PO
Box 10022 Federal Station, Greenville, S.C., 29603.24-
hr. switchboard - (803) 271-4207.
Project Open Hand - Prepares and serves meals to
PWAs, PWARCs unable to do so themselves. Volunteers
needed for organizing, kitchen and delivery. 248-1788.
SAME- Southeastern Arts, Media & Education Project,
Inc. Utilizes the arts and media as tools for exploration,
education, and change in human rights, especially those
pertaining to the lesbian and gay community. 584-2104.
UULGC- Unitarian-Universalist Lesbian and Gay
Community. 2nd Thursday of each month. 8:00PM.
Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Atlanta. A
spiritual and social support group for religious liberals.
Call for a copy of our newsletter. 634-5134.
WOW- Women of Wisdom. 3rd Mon. of each month.
7:45 PM. N. Highland Branch Library. Aims to facilitate
women meeting together with other women in a pleasant
atmosphere. Offers timely programs of interest to the
community, reaches out to older women and women
with special needs.
GAPACommentary*
Get Ready for the Fun: 1989 Promises to be a Pip of a Year!
In a year that's going to be chock full of political highlights, here are just a couple of
things to look for in 1989:
A lively discussion within the gay/lesbian community on the major mayoral
candidates. Michael Lomax, hoping to reap the rewards of over a year's careful
cultivation of a community following, soliciting from us a participatory role in the
campaign/administration; and the classic politician Maynard Jackson, drawing on a still-
formidable political machine and good past record. In light of Lomax' attentiveness,
Jackson's lack of contact with our community has distressed many to date; but then, he
hasn’t really started campaigning yet He'll be certain to remind the general public of his
achievements: both genetically, in toms of city economics; and specifically, in terms of
his Neighborhood Planning Unit structure, so dear to the hearts of many in our
community. (GAPAC will be pleased to fan the flames of this discussion in a candidate’s
forum.)
Also, the announcement by a leading figure in the lesbian community that she will run
for office (probably City Council). In the past, our community has indulged itself in
yearning for the perfect gay/lesbian candidate,but as a still-shortsighted community, we
have not consciously "developed” our candidates.
In'spite of that, we have politically-inclined leaders who have been/are ready to leap
into the fray. And to those who ask to hold out until we have that perfectly groomed
candidate, I beg to disagree.
One need not be expert to hold public office (hasn’t that been proven time and again?);
one need only be reasonably intelligent flexible enough to roll with the punches, and
sufficiently articulate. To be a truly excellent official, one needs the above and that
magic quality: effectiveness. This comes from a firm, undistracted commitment to
represent one’s constituency. It also comes from a constant willingness to learn, to
expand one’s horizons or awareness.
Having our own candidates is one way of forcing expanded social awareness, not only
because the general public becomes more aware of our concerns (and presence), but also
because the other candidates wilL Somebody's got to win; and that person will know
more about us and our agenda.
But though we do have a unique culture, we are not a monolithic block. Being a part
of the general population, we share general concerns, as well as demanding attention to
our unique needs. Understanding this, and not being politically suicidal, our own
candidates' agenda will be a full one, reflecting our own and their district's diversity. The
emergence of gay/lesbian candidates can only benefit everyone.
Michael Lomax understands this extremely well. And Maynard Jackson is nobody’s
fool; a fact even Lomax supporters acknowledge. What they question is Jackson’s
attitude towards our community. And judging by Lomax's canny and persistent
cultivation of our support, contrasted with Jackson's inattention, perhaps they ask well.
As for our own candidates, past and future, I applaud their courage. And I urge your
support for these people. Let’s greet the announcements with the celebration they
deserve; let’s provide them with input on all of our concerns for their platform. If their
platform is one we can support, let's fight for them!
Because in so doing, we push ourselves just a little bit more into the awareness of the
mainstream.. .positively. Gay and lesbian officials across the country have proven it can
be done, giving us a legacy of pride and inspiration. We can do it here, too: and here’s '
my prediction, hopefully for 1989: we will.
- Marie J. Murray
GAPAC (gay’-pak) n. How it sounds is what we are: Atlanta’s local gay/lesbian
political action committee, working for us all since 1984.
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