Atlanta Nonprofit Tackles Youth Violence

Put Down the Guns Now Young People Organization works to keep teens safe in the city

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:38pm

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An extreme close-up of a single bullet casing, reflecting a bright flash of light, conceptually representing the issue of youth gun violence in the city.A nonprofit in Atlanta works to steer youth away from gun violence and provide positive alternatives.Atlanta Today

Jack Logan, the founder of the Put Down the Guns Now Young People Organization, is speaking out about the rising issue of youth violence in Atlanta and the efforts his nonprofit is making to address the problem and keep teenagers safe in the city.

Why it matters

Youth violence has been an ongoing challenge in many urban areas, with Atlanta seeing an increase in incidents involving young people. Nonprofits like Logan's are working to provide resources, mentorship, and alternatives to violence for at-risk youth in the community.

The details

Logan's organization, Put Down the Guns Now Young People, aims to steer teenagers away from gun violence and other criminal activity through after-school programs, job training, and conflict resolution workshops. The nonprofit has been active in Atlanta for several years, seeking to address the root causes of youth violence and give young people positive outlets and support.

  • The Put Down the Guns Now Young People Organization has been operating in Atlanta for several years.

The players

Jack Logan

The founder of the Put Down the Guns Now Young People Organization, a nonprofit working to address youth violence in Atlanta.

Put Down the Guns Now Young People Organization

A nonprofit organization based in Atlanta that provides resources, mentorship, and alternatives to violence for at-risk youth in the community.

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What they’re saying

“We must do more to keep our young people safe and give them positive options instead of turning to violence.”

— Jack Logan, Founder, Put Down the Guns Now Young People Organization

The takeaway

Nonprofits like the Put Down the Guns Now Young People Organization are playing a crucial role in addressing the complex issue of youth violence in Atlanta, providing at-risk teens with the support, resources, and alternatives they need to make positive choices and build a better future.