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Title: [GA] Athens protects GLBT rights
Post by: Kate Thomas on June 10, 2006, 11:46:30 PM
Post by: Kate Thomas on June 10, 2006, 11:46:30 PM
The County commission passed this as regular business without need of discussion
http://www.sovo.com/2006/6-9/news/localnews/athens.cfm
Posted at: June 10, 2006, 08:35:25 PM
The Just Equal (http://justequal.blogspot.com/) page has notes on this also.
http://www.sovo.com/2006/6-9/news/localnews/athens.cfm
QuoteAthens non-discrimination policy approved
Measure bans bias against gay, trans government employees
By ERIC ERVIN
Friday, June 09, 2006
Southern Voice
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees of the unified government of Athens-Clarke County are now protected against discrimination following an unanimous vote June 6 by the Athens-Clarke County Commission.
"It think it's a great step for the county in reaching out to all employees," said Johanna Kiehl, president of Just Equal, an Athens gay rights group. "We're very, very pleased."
Posted at: June 10, 2006, 08:35:25 PM
The Just Equal (http://justequal.blogspot.com/) page has notes on this also.