Howard Franklin is the Founder and Managing Partner of Ohio River South, a strategy firm focused on "the New American South." Splitting time between state capitals and the campaign trail, Howard Franklin has worked across two dozen states to advance…
ORS beefs up company’s operations, research efforts and communications with additional team members Before the end of 2021, Ohio River South brought on two professionals to build out its team with expertise in operations, research and communications. Diana Srivilay is…
By J.D. Capelouto and Wilborn P. Nobles III, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sharon and I are excited to work with Mayor Dickens and this dynamic group of leaders to bring to life many of the ideas we heard on the campaign…
Published in James Magazine, Jan.-Feb. 2022 Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens took office in January after a hard-fought campaign to lead Georgia’s capital city. We’re paying close attention to the issues that the new mayor prioritizes, but also want to unpack…
Atlanta elected its 61st mayor in a historic contest. Not in thirty years has a mayoral candidate ridden such a slim margin of victory to such a decisive election. Even more impressive, Andre Dickens delivered with 64% of a light…
Democrats will be vying for Medicaid expansion, quality education, mental health supports and jobs creation. A key priority for Republicans is the abolishment of the state income tax. A busy election year session will have both parties strategizing to gain seats in each chamber, potentially realizing a stall in top agenda priorities.
Ohio River South is moving to new offices in Newport’s Hotel Row development in South Downtown Atlanta. The team still will be a short walk from the state capitol and city hall, and we're keeping the historic, industrial aesthetic of…
Ohio River South is the registered lobbyist in metro Atlanta for goPuff, a global e-commerce company providing customers door-to-door delivery of convenience store items within 30 minutes or less through the use of its app. Well versed in emerging technology…
What is your favorite thing about working with ORS? Working with my professional peers who bring a diverse set of talents and resources to help successfully serve our clients. What clients do you serve? Currently, I’m working with Atkins Global,…
By Maynard Eaton | The Maynard Report Howard Franklin is a respected lobbyist, and political strategist, whose thoughtful insights I find to be telling and spot-on. 'Andre Dickens will be the first mayor in a generation to win a mandate…