SAPORTA REPORT | When Mayor Andre Dickens delivered his fifth State of the City address recently, he spoke to an audience that extends far beyond Atlanta’s borders. That audience, our state legislature, holds the key to Georgia’s next decade of growth — a key that can only be turned through stronger, more formal city-state collaboration.
AJC | The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who marched with King and passed away Feb. 17, was the ultimate bridge between that era of street-level protest and the world of business and finance. In fact, Jackson was, in many respects, the most effective activist investor this country has ever produced. His genius was in recognizing that capitalism itself could be a tool for civil rights.
THE WELL NEWS | In the past year, navigating the second Trump administration has proved a tall order for government officials across the country. Yet nowhere has that divide been felt greater than in medium- to large-sized cities, often led by Democrats, and located in red states.
Howard Franklin was recently honored with the 2025 Reginald F. Lewis Award, from the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) at their conference.
Ohio River South hosted our fourth annual Southern Hospitality Brunch to celebrate the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference in Washington D.C. Elected officials at every level of government from across the country came together with business leaders from across industries to savor in the fellowship, fun and gourmet southern fixings at the breathtaking La Vie.
Ohio River South was named a Top 10 lobbying firm in Georgia by JAMES Magazine—for the 4th straight year. This recognition belongs to our bipartisan team and the clients who trust us to turn complex challenges into real-world results across the South.
“The last 30 days have shown us that you don’t have to be on Capitol Hill to feel the impact of Washington.” That’s exactly why Ohio River South has expanded its presence in Washington, DC – to ensure that businesses, policymakers, and stakeholders in the South don’t just adapt to federal decisions but help drive them.
ORS kicked off the first half of Georgia's biennial with our 4th Annual Bipartisan Brunch, bringing together elected and appointed officials from all levels of government and both sides of the aisle for a dynamic afternoon of connection and collaboration, following the first day of the 158th Georgia General Assembly.
Ohio River South (ORS) hosted The National Black Empowerment Council, or NBEC, for its "solutions sessions" in its downtown Atlanta offices. The group convened an influential cohort of leaders from across the country to discuss solutions to uplift Black communities.