Our new Georgia election calendar means voters have to return to the polls Tuesday to vote in the runoff for several key posts, including the Democratic and Republican nominees for state school superintendent. The four candidates know their fates depend on turnout, and I describe their last week traveling the state to remind voters of the election. If any of the candidates is looking for advice on retaining good teachers, a young teacher offers some advice in a guest column on improving conditions for his profession. And readers sound off about the election, including whether the state school superintendent has any real power anyway.

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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