New Americans: Georgia State campus leader embraces Latino roots

The AJC's New Americans series includes profiles of college students, including German Botello, the son of Mexican immigrants who are now U.S. citizens. A senior at Georgia State University, Botello is the first in his family to attend a four-year university.

The riveting AJC series focuses on the experiences of first-generation Americans, from the challenges to the rewards. In each case, these young Americans are committed to giving back to their community and their country.

Here is a video interview with Botello, a student leader at GSU. AJC journalist Erica Hernandez conducted the interview. You can also read about him here.

About the Author

Readers write

A Brookhaven reader urges Kroger not to close its Buford Highway store, calling it a vital part of the neighborhood. A Dunwoody reader calls for more Georgia Power oversight.

OPINION

‘Big, beautiful bill’ passage hastens threat of American economic crisis

The Trump-backed One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed its final congressional hurdle on July 3, with the U.S. House of Representatives adopting the Senate's version.

Georgians should not lose their health care to ICE immigration agent bonuses

The One Big Beautiful Bill act would increase immigration enforcement funding at the expense of the safety net for hungry, sick and vulnerable Georgians.

The Latest

OPINION

Readers write

OPINION

Mike Luckovich: Reptiles in charge

OPINION

‘Big, beautiful bill’ passage hastens threat of American economic crisis

Featured

Credit: TNS

Amid UPS struggles, shipper makes first-ever plans to offer buyouts to drivers

UPS said in a written statement it is navigating “an unprecedented business landscape.”

Kneeling man impaled by giant straw? Towering mural leaves public mystified.

A towering mural on the side of the Connally Hotel has mystified Atlanta since 2011. Who is the kneeling man, and what's piercing him? Is it a beam of light? A drinking straw?

OPINION

I just graduated college. Will I be able to buy a house like my parents did?

A recent college grad asks: Am I going to be able to buy a home like my parents did less than 30 years ago?