Georgia lawmakers are unhappy with what they see as a negative emphasis in the revised Advanced Placement U.S. History course. In a resolution, they threaten to find an alternative if the College Board doesn’t comply with their demand for a more positive approach. I write about their efforts, and readers share their views of legislators intervening in AP courses. In a guest a column, a local college professor wonders about the President Barack Obama’s proposal to help more students attend community college. Short on funds, community colleges are relying increasingly on part-time instructors who could also use some help, according to the professor.

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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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