About Us

When you think of Georgia, you think of a state that has evolved into one of the most important and most popular entertainment hubs in the nation.  Individuals have literally flocked here with dreams in tow and desires of becoming a part of this legacy.  It’s no wonder,  when you have cities rich in musical heritage such as Athens and Macon; legendary companies such as LaFace Records and So So Def;  & successful acts such as Ray Charles, Kenny Rogers & Ludacris that have made a significant impact on the history of this industry. 

Georgia Music Center has a mission to help bridge the G A P S in the Georgia Music Industry by developing a comprehensive resource that will benefit seekers of information about music in Georgia, which includes both resources and talented individuals.

The Georgia Music Center is a non-profit sponsored program of Express H.O.M.E. Program, Inc. (Helping Others Magnify Education), a 501c(3), tax-exempt non-profit organization based in Athens, GA.  This organization’s founder, Jackie Bosby, has worked tirelessly over the last 25 years to develop and create numerous programs geared to assisting, empowering and encouraging youth.

Express H.O.M.E. Program’s initiatives have included (but are not limited to) the following events and activities:

• Black Youth Heritage Expos provide a cultural experience for youth that provide positive images of African-Americans in music, sports, science and other dominant fields.  The youth prepare visual displays of these prominent figures that they have researched and often perform as part of the program.  These have been conducted in major cities including Detroit, Michigan and Chicago, Ill with attendance upwards of 5,000.  
• Hispanic Youth Heritage Expos  which provide the previously described experience for Hispanic Youth.
• Media Education/Leadership Program - An after-school program for high school students in which participants are taught leadership skills and teamwork through learning how to produce TV shows.  They research, develop and implement various programs for broadcast.  Some of these shows feature music showcases of local talent.
• Education Fair - As part of the Leadership program, it will be developed by leadership program members to offer high school students other career options and choices beyond graduation.
• Youth Awareness Program – A cable show called STREET TALK (produced by high school students) featuring Q&A session with professionals on various topics.  This is broadcast on educational station and dialogue used to develop skits for Teen D.R.A.M.A. Club members (another Express H.O.M.E. Program initiative) to perform.  Some of these skits have included Hip-Hop influenced dramatizations.
• The Informer Newspaper, with an 11-country distribution network, is a publication used to discuss and make awareness of community issues such as the decrease in high school graduation rates, health issues that plague teens such as AIDS & HIV as well as other local, regional and national issues and how they affect these communities and populations.
• Character Education Events – Developed for elementary school students, supplementary program to help reinforce the importance of character in life-skill building.

Express H.O.M.E. Program’s Music Business Education Director, Mill Davis, is the visionary behind the Georgia Music Center project.  The project research team, Society of Future Recording Artists & Songwriters (SOFRAS), is a program Ms. Davis started to assist beginners in the music industry (especially youth) with career development and music business education.  A strong desire to help guide the youth to successful, meaningful careers in music (performance or not) was one of the main purposes of this and the Georgia Music Center effort.  Knowledge is power, but only if you use it!

With a dedicated staff of volunteers that includes industry veterans, business professionals and newcomers to the industry, Georgia Music Center will work to maintain a meaningful and useful resource that can be used for years to come.