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Atlanta Airport March 30 2026

City councilman wants to study privatizing Atlanta airport screening

Councilman Byron Amos plans to seek a feasibility study on joining TSA’s Screening Partnership Program.

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Make flying safer and more efficient: Return airport security to the airlines

After nearly 25 years of federalized screening, consider letting airlines once again take a direct role in protecting the passengers they serve.

Shorter Lines at Atlanta Airport March 24 2026
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Amid recent rumblings, Hartsfield-Jackson GM speaks on security privatization

During weeks without pay, TSA workers at Atlanta’s airport said they were selling plasma and sleeping in cars as staffing shortages worsened.

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A Georgia facility trains ICE agents. Former instructors say standards have slipped.

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If you liked Theo of Golden
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Did you love ‘Theo of Golden’? Here are 5 more books to check out

These books about the power of human connection bring the same feel-good vibes as the Georgia-set ‘Theo.’

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‘Tis the season for festivals: 6 ways to celebrate April

Take your time this month. Slow down and savor every moment.

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New documentary reconsiders W.E.B. Du Bois and the Atlanta that shaped him

Rita Coburn’s ‘Rebel With a Cause’ traces how the scholar’s time in the city charted his work and the course of Black intellectual history.

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Metro Atlanta eviction numbers are alarming. Smart systems and support matter.

When a family loses housing, the consequences ripple outward.

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Georgia needs more landlords, not fewer, in the face of a housing shortage

Banning any law-abiding landlord is an antirenter policy dressed up as consumer protection.

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‘Bachelorette’ debacle highlights how we normalize domestic violence

Why a viral video, not prior allegations, forced ABC to pull the plug.

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Georgia bill on app age verification lets social media companies off the hook

SB 467 creates too many loopholes and will cause headaches for parents and small-app developers.

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Atlanta Hawks host the Boston Celtics

PHOTOS: Hawks defeat Celtics in key East battle

The Atlanta Hawks defeated Boston Celtics on Monday night at State Farm Arena, 112-102, for their 13th consecutive home win.