Welcome!
Thank you for joining us at the 2026 Georgia Cancer Action Day. The event will take place on Wednesday, February 4th from 8:30am to 12:30pm. This page will provide you with all of the resources you need to feel prepared and confident going into the event.
We are advocating for greater access to health care coverage, including closing the coverage gap, so other patients can survive cancer too. And the Georgia Tobacco Use Prevention Program (GTUPP) - it historically helped prevent kids from using tobacco and helped adults quit. The program was shut down in 2025 due to a loss of funding. It is imperative that Georgia lawmakers support funding the Georgia Tobacco Use Prevention Program at the 5-million-dollar amount, ensuring youth and adult tobacco use does not increase.
When & Where
Date: Wednesday, February 4th
Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM EST
Location: Georgia State Capitol, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA 30334
- (1st floor, South Wing – Room #125)
Suggested Parking:
Pete Hackney Parking Deck ($10.00 upon entry, cards only) 162 Jesse Hill Jr., Drive, Atlanta, GA, Located at the corner of Jesse Hill Jr. Drive and Decatur Street.
(Please give yourself at least 30 minutes to park, walk from the parking garage & get through security at the Capitol)
Directions & Parking to the Sloppy Floyd Building & Parking
ADA Accessibility to the Capitol: The north entrance on MLK, Jr., Drive and south entrance located on Capitol Square are accessible. To enter the building from the north entrance, push the security button on the left side of the doorway.
Pre-Event Virtual Training: Thursday, January 29th 6:00pm - 7:00pm (click HERE to access training recording)
Agenda
Cancer Action Day (The big day!)
8:30am - Check-In, Light Breakfast and Networking - (1st floor, South Wing – Room #125)
8:35am – Welcome & Visit with Lawmakers
8:40am - Understanding Our Legislative Ask
8:45am – Advocay Training
9:15am - Closing Remarks
9:30am - Group photo with Rep. Kim Schofield on steps inside the Capitol (photo to be taken by Capitol Photorapher).
10:00am - Group heads to House gallery located on the 4th Floor - 15 seats reserved. **Priority given to ACT Leads & cancer survivors (must be seated before doors close at 10:00am. Rep. Kim Schofield to recognize the group between 10am-11am with a Georgia legislative proclamation).
11:00am - Meeting with Lawmakers / Legislative packet drop-offs / Complete Report Back Forms
12:30pm - Head to "Sloppy" Floyd Building Cafeteria for optional lunch
2026 CAD Georgia Volunteer Advocate Resources
Report Back Form: - Please provide detailed information about your visit with your state lawmaker. For issues select Access to healthcare & Tobacco control