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Georgia school board should not have punished pastor for tax hike opposition

At the end of print, the AJC confronts its history with Black Atlanta

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Black Atlanta must decide its own political future before someone else does

CAROLYN BOURDEAUX

In Democrats’ ‘civil war,’ voters prefer moderates over progressives

Georgia’s state marine mammal facing extinction

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Don’t let extinction become a reality. How Georgians can protect right whales.

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Berry College is not erasing history, but practicing responsible stewardship

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How Georgia can ensure its economic security and continue competing globally

NEDRA RHONE

Trestletree tenants deserve to be heard in redevelopment planning

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Berry College is not erasing history, but practicing responsible stewardship

Berry College made the decision to raze some buildings on campus because they were structurally unsound, not because leadership wanted to hide the school’s legacy.

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How Georgia can ensure its economic security and continue competing globally

If Georgia wants to continue being No. 1 for business, it needs to invest in its economic security and that means building up digital infrastructure such as data centers.

NEDRA RHONE

Trestletree tenants deserve to be heard in redevelopment planning

Atlanta’s Trestletree Village Apartments need investment and new housing, but residents should have a meaningful say in how redevelopment reshapes their community.

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Make MARTA better if Atlanta wants to soar as a truly global city

MARTA operated with urgency during the World Cup, showing what the public transit system is capable of, but its shortcomings and reputation are a hindrance to growth.

Ash, an AI chatbot, is seen on a phone, near Atlanta, Nov. 1, 2025. (Kendrick Brinson/The New York Times)

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The age of AI companionship is here. We are not ready for it.

Artificial intelligence can't be contained, but humans must create guardrails to minimize harm as users are seeking AI out for companionship, advice and validation.

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Republicans reveal why Democrats’ affordability agenda is better for Georgia

Democratic Party of Georgia Chair Charlie Bailey makes the case that the party's affordability agenda will make Georgians' lives betters after 23 years of Republican rule.

FBI raids Fulton County election office seeking ballots from Trump’s 2020 loss

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Trump keeps spewing election misinformation to dishearten voters

President Donald Trump continues to cast doubt on the 2020 election, which he lost, and he continues to fan the flames of nonexistent mass voting fraud.

Debt and shame: Donors pay so students get more than a cheese sandwich

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Make school lunches free in Georgia so children — and their parents — can eat

Georgia does not fund universal school lunches, even though a third of children are food insecure across the Peach State.

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As hunger crisis grows, Congress should delay the SNAP cost shift

Congress has a chance to help hungry Americans by passing a Farm Bill that strengthens food assistance programs.

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Rachael Ray: In Georgia, strong animal shelters build strong communities

The Rachael Ray Foundation has built a partnership with Atlanta Humane Society to invest in four animal shelters to meet their needs as well as those of staff and volunteers.

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Gwinnett baby hot car death was a horrible tragedy but not a crime

Hot car deaths are tragic and naturally invite calls for prosecution, but forgetfulness is not a crime and jailing parents creates another injustice.

families reeling financially post breadwinner deportation

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America at 250: Let’s renew our tradition of service and volunteerism

The U.S. has a unique tradition of voluntary association and civic engagement. It's time for citizens to renew their commitment to service and volunteerism.

Donald Trump’s visit spotlights GOP’s last major foothold in Cobb County

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Bipartisanship was once common under Georgia’s Gold Dome. Here’s what changed.

The phrase 'All politics is local' is outdated as national and international pressures are influencing how Georgia elected officials work together and talk to each other.

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Atlanta’s surveillance network keeps growing. Hear what the people are saying.

Atlanta is the most surveilled city in America. Residents have to know how footage is being used, by whom and for what purposes.

Georgia Tech running back Trelain Maddox carries the ball during the first day of football practice at Rose Bowl Field and the Mary and John Brock Football Practice Facility, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Protect College Sports Act retains opportunities for Georgia athletes like me

College athletics has transformed into an 'arms race' for revenue sports at the expense of Olympics sports. That's why Congress should pass the Protect Colege Sports Act.

Billboards for ChatGPTÕs ad campaign aimed at college students hang on buildings in ChicagoÕs River North neighborhood on April 23, 2025. (Jamie Kelter Davis/The New York Times)

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AI won’t kill the college degree, but it will change what it’s for

Artificial intelligence in higher education exposes that while students can gather and present information, they are struggling to articulate the reasoning behind it.