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Historic preservation law changes threaten Georgia archaeological sites

Revisions to the Section 106 of 1966's National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) would put America’s historic resources in grave danger.

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If you want to become Georgia governor, show up for the debates

Debates are not a favor to an opponent. They are how voters examine the people asking for power. If you want to govern Georgia, debate for the job, says AJC guest columnist.

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Cobb County school board should admonish superintendent in book ban aftermath

Cobb County schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale recently spoke in public remarks about why he was banning "The Bluest Eye" from all district schools.

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When mental illness makes the headlines, remember help is closer than you think

Mental illness afflicts people of all different backgrounds, socio-economic statuses and ages. In Georgia, help exists even for residents without means.

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Ten seats away from history: Georgia Democrats are flipping the state House

Democrats are gearing up to win the 10 seats they need to flip the Georgia House of Representatives blue, thanks to momentum from the past and the public’s desire for change.

Georgia’s rural healthcare under strain after thousands drop insurance
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One nation, overcharged: Georgians pay the price for broken healthcare system

The American healthcare system is broken, and Georgians are paying a steep price as many delay or skip medical care they need because they cannot afford it.

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Why would anyone attack a self-made American like Rick Jackson?

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Georgia high school diplomas should mean something, but playing field is not level

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Michelle Obama Park offers lessons about land swaps and the price of promises

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Keisha Lance Bottoms must release her business’s secret client list

Advances in cancer treatment aid Jimmy Carter
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Will the breakthrough that helped Jimmy Carter be around for the next patient?

Rick Jackson Columbus rally
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Rick Jackson claims to be a self-made man. Let’s unpack this American myth.

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ICE can learn from use-of-force reforms adopted by Atlanta Police Department

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Trump’s ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW is an unconstitutional fiat

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Rick Jackson gives Republicans the steam power to push against Trump headwinds

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Nikole Hannah-Jones and the difficult school choices Black parents have faced for 150 years