Resurgens Atlanta was founded in November 1968 as a multi-racial civic organization that brought together Atlanta business leaders. It promoted awareness of racial diversity and issues related to urban sprawl through conferences and social events. The club had 100 members, half of whom were Black, and half of whom were white. Members met monthly at lunch meetings that were open to current and prospective members; meetings included a guest speaker or an informal debate. The club also held social networking events. Resurgens Atlanta awarded the Race Relations Award to Atlantans who demonstrated commitment to strengthening race relations in the city. Awardees include architect Cecil Alexander (1918-2013), Supreme Court Justice Charles Weltner (1927-1992), and Dr. Charles King Jr. (1925-1991).

On March 3, 1972, Resurgens Atlanta President David Houser (1936-2020) led a conference titled “Which Way Atlanta?” on “white flight” to the suburbs and its social, economic, and political implications. Then Director of Central Atlanta Progress Sam A. Williams (1943- ) presented on demographic, social, and economical trends. Following his presentation, there was a panel discussion with Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. (1911-2003), author and activist Coretta Scott King (1927-2006), and President of the Atlanta School Board and civil rights activist, Dr. Benjamin Mays (1894-1984). On May 26, 1981, President Beverly B. Bates (1938- ) led a conference titled “Racial Polarization in Atlanta," which focused on the belief that community problems revolved around race, and whether the idea was widening the racial divide. Carl Holman (1918-1988) and Jack Hearn Watson Jr. (1938- ) were keynote speakers.