Press Releases
Mayor Andre Dickens Keynotes Graduation of Inaugural Westside Resilience Corridor CPET Workforce Cohort
The Westside Resilience Corridor today announced the graduation of the inaugural cohort of its Career Pre-Employment Training (CPET) workforce development program, held on May 11 at 6:00 p.m. at Community Church Atlanta, 850 Cascade Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30311. Mayor Andre Dickens served as the keynote speaker for the ceremony, underscoring the City of Atlanta’s commitment to investing in the strength and resilience of Atlanta’s neighborhoods.
ICYMI: Groundswell to Deliver Energy Savings and Home Repairs for LaGrange Families with Support from Google
Groundswell is expanding access to energy affordability in LaGrange, Georgia, with support from Google, as part of a broader announcement tied to Google’s new data center investment in the community.
ICYMI: Groundswell Expands Energy Affordability Work in West Memphis Through Google Energy Impact Fund
Groundswell is expanding its work to deliver energy affordability and home improvements in West Memphis as part of Google’s West Memphis Energy Impact Fund.
Westside Resilience Corridor’s CPET Program Launch Draws Strong Community Response and High Demand for Energy Career Pathways
ATLANTA, GA — March 13, 2026 — The Westside Resilience Corridor celebrated the successful launch of its Career Pre-Employment Training (CPET) Program this month, welcoming nearly 100 attendees to the orientation and kickoff session hosted at the Vicars Community Center at Community Church Atlanta. Nearly five times more Atlanta residents applied than there were available slots in this inaugural cohort, underscoring the community’s strong interest in high-paying, sustainable careers in Georgia’s growing energy sector.
Westside Resilience Corridor Connects Atlanta Residents to High-Paying Energy Careers Through Georgia Power No-Cost Pre-Employment Training
The Westside Resilience Corridor, in partnership with Georgia Power, the City of Atlanta, and Groundswell, is opening new pathways to high-paying energy careers for Atlanta-area residents through the launch of the Career Pre-Employment Training (CPET) Program on Monday March 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Hosted by the Vicars Community Center at Community Church Atlanta, this Southwest Atlanta-based workforce initiative combines pre-employment testing support, job-readiness training, and industry-specific skills development to prepare participants for in-demand roles across Georgia’s energy sector.
Groundswell Honors Rural Leaders with 2025 Rural Power Awards at Rural Renaissance Roadshow
Tonight, at the opening celebration of the 2025 Rural Renaissance Roadshow, Groundswell proudly announced the winners of its Rural Power Awards. The 2025 awards honored three extraordinary leaders whose community-led work exemplifies tribal sovereignty, self-determination, and long-term resilience in rural America.
Groundswell’s Rural Renaissance Roadshow to Kick Off with Celebration of Rural Communities Featuring Nashville Musician Jervis Campbell
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The Auburn/Opelika community will play host to an exciting kickoff event as acclaimed Nashville-based singer-songwriter Jervis Campbell takes the stage at Auburn University's Alfa Pavilion on November 10, setting the tone for Groundswell's 2025 Rural Renaissance Roadshow. This highly anticipated gathering will bring together 200 leaders and innovators from across the region to share knowledge, forge partnerships, and fuel the growth of hard-working rural communities.
Westside Resilience Corridor Launched to Strengthen Community, Increase Energy Efficiency and Expand Energy Access
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Today, four Southwest Atlanta Churches – West Hunter Street Baptist, Providence Missionary Baptist, Community Church Atlanta and the Vicars Community Center, and Atlanta Good Shepherd Community Church – announce the launch of the Westside Resilience Corridor to strengthen community resilience in Westside Atlanta by aligning their ministries and partnering with Groundswell.
Groundswell Issues RFP for Solar Developers to Expand Community Solar Across the Southeast
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Groundswell, a nonprofit that builds community power, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking experienced solar developers to advance the Southeast Rural Power, Solar for All program.
Rural Renaissance Roadshow Coming to Opelika, AL November 10-12
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The 2025 Rural Renaissance Roadshow is coming to Opelika, Alabama, November 10-12, bringing together more than 200 local leaders from across the nation focused on rural resilience in energy, food, water, and healthy housing systems.