Better South involved with two October events

The Center for a Better South is participating in two October events that you may want to attend -- if you're in the area.

Atlanta discussion. At 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, former Georgia Gov. Roy Barnes is the featured speaker at Temple Sinai in aspecial non-partisan discussion on issues and challenges affectingthe South. Barnes and Atlanta's Adam Saslow, both Center advisers, helped to coordinate the event. More information:

WHERE: Temple Sinai Social Hall, 5645 Dupree Drive, Atlanta, GA 30327
WHEN: 10 a.m., Oct. 16, 2005
RSVP: Jason Evans (jason.evans@turner.com)
DIRECTIONS: Go online to: http://www.templesinai.org/directions.asp

North Carolina conference. Better South founding director John Simpkins is a featured speaker at "Elevating our shared vision for a progressive North Carolina," a day-long conference sponsored by the NC Justice Center on Oct. 27 in Raleigh.

The conference is focusing on bringing progressive change to theTarheel State. It also will allow participants to network, learnabout the state budget and explore strategies to push a progressive agenda.

• More conference information