The Abigails

The Abigails The Abigails are a community of women united by social justice values, fostering friendship, learning, service, and advocacy.

Join us πŸ“£βœ¨ From Advocacy to Action: Coco Guthrie-Papy βœ¨πŸ“£πŸ—“ Thursday, March 19 πŸ•’ 3:15 p.m. πŸ“ Messiah Lutheran ChurchWhat d...
03/06/2026

Join us πŸ“£βœ¨ From Advocacy to Action: Coco Guthrie-Papy βœ¨πŸ“£
πŸ—“ Thursday, March 19
πŸ•’ 3:15 p.m.
πŸ“ Messiah Lutheran Church
What does it truly take to build communities where justice and opportunity are the rule, not the exception?
Join us for an empowering conversation with Coco Guthrie-Papy, Program Developer at Mary’s Place: Sexual Assault Center of the Coastal Empire.
Coco began her work as a volunteer advocate and has since supported initiatives focused on restorative justice, reproductive rights and care access, public policy, and programs assisting incarcerated individuals. As Director of Public Policy and Communications at Deep Center, she served as a lobbyist at the Georgia General Assembly, advancing legislation to reduce punitive policies and strengthen the social safety net.
Her work centers on relationship-building, civic engagement, and mobilizing communities β€” especially women β€” through local efforts like Emergent Savannah and national movements such as the Women’s March.
🌱 How does passion become policy?
🀝 How does advocacy become action?
πŸ’¬ How can each of us make a meaningful impact?
All Abigails and guests welcome.

✨ A Powerful Afternoon of Reflection & Progress ✨On February 12, in celebration of Black History Month, we were honored ...
02/23/2026

✨ A Powerful Afternoon of Reflection & Progress ✨

On February 12, in celebration of Black History Month, we were honored to welcome Dr. Otis S. Johnson, who shared powerful reflections from his life β€” from growing up in Savannah during Jim Crow to serving as Savannah’s second Black mayor.

The program was thoughtfully moderated by Lizann Roberts, former Executive Director of the Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition.

As a young boy, Dr. Johnson knew the discrimination he witnessed was wrong. His stories reminded us of both the challenges and the meaningful progress that have shaped our nation and our city.

We were especially proud to recognize the renaming of the Savannah Cultural Arts Center to the Otis S. Johnson, Ph.D. Cultural Arts Center β€” a fitting tribute to his enduring legacy.

The afternoon concluded with a well-deserved standing ovation. πŸ‘

Thank you to all who joined us. We look forward to seeing all Abigails and guests at our March meeting!

Dr. Otis S. Johnson: A Trailblazer in Civil Rights and LeadershipWe have an extraordinary event in February! Join us on ...
02/02/2026

Dr. Otis S. Johnson: A Trailblazer in Civil Rights and Leadership

We have an extraordinary event in February! Join us on February 12 at 3:30 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church to hear Dr. Otis S. Johnson, educator, activist, and former mayor of Savannah. We encourage everyone to secure their spot and be part of this remarkable event you won’t want to miss! ✨

All Abigails members and their guests are welcome.

https://thecurrentga.org/2025/10/21/floridan-aquifer-shows-recovery-after-international-paper-ceases-operations/?utm_med...
10/22/2025

https://thecurrentga.org/2025/10/21/floridan-aquifer-shows-recovery-after-international-paper-ceases-operations/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Coast%20Watch%20Oct.%2022%2C%202025&utm_source=a869d97c8b&utm_source=All+-+The+Current&utm_campaign=3f9ce93693-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_10_20_09_39&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-3f9ce93693-360262826

The Floridan aquifer in Savannah rose approximately 2 feet after International Paper shut down production at its nearby mill, which is permitted to withdraw 12.2 million gallons of water a day from the aquifer.

https://georgiarecorder.com/briefs/georgia-makes-strides-on-emissions-while-growing-economy/?emci=28a4a5eb-c6a5-f011-8e6...
10/13/2025

https://georgiarecorder.com/briefs/georgia-makes-strides-on-emissions-while-growing-economy/?emci=28a4a5eb-c6a5-f011-8e61-6045bded8ba4&emdi=6c0c218a-34a8-f011-8e61-6045bded8ba4&ceid=327039

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Georgia has cut its greenhouse gas emissions per person nearly in half in the last 20 years, mostly by replacing coal power plants with natural gas and solar. But the state stil...

https://thecurrentga.org/2025/09/29/ending-affordable-care-act-subsidies-could-raise-georgia-health-costs-by-2-billion/?...
09/30/2025

https://thecurrentga.org/2025/09/29/ending-affordable-care-act-subsidies-could-raise-georgia-health-costs-by-2-billion/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Soundings%20Tuesday%2C%20Sept.%2030%2C%202025&utm_source=a869d97c8b&utm_source=All+-+The+Current&utm_campaign=7222fc8068-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_09_30_12_39&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-7222fc8068-360262826&mc_cid=7222fc8068&mc_eid=0e4ca98422

If Congress ends Obamacare subsidies, Georgia residents will face an estimated $2 billion in higher costs for health insurance, and hospitals in the state will lose $1.6 billion in revenue, according to a report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Urban Institute.

https://georgiarecorder.com/briefs/reproductive-health-advocates-turn-to-giant-inflatable-iud-to-help-broadcast-message/...
09/29/2025

https://georgiarecorder.com/briefs/reproductive-health-advocates-turn-to-giant-inflatable-iud-to-help-broadcast-message/?emci=a4033320-239b-f011-8e61-6045bded8ba4&emdi=d5dca932-349d-f011-8e61-6045bded8ba4&ceid=327039
For reproductive health advocates, the lack of action on the state level to protect access to contraception is troubling, especially given the benefits that birth control provides for a variety of different health conditions.

Reproductive health advocates are celebrating World Contraception Day with the help of a 20-foot-tall inflatable IUD statue affectionately known as Freeda Womb.

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