Atlanta Forward: Leadership

Last week, the AJC hosted a live chat in which we posed a question to readers that my colleague, Jay Bookman, had asked in a column: “Could what happened in Baltimore take place in Atlanta?” Today, an Atlantan who took part in that dialogue takes the issue a step further and challenges our community to host a conversation on racial matters in regard to contemporary inequities and past mistreatment. The other essay, by a self-described conservative, rounds out the discussion.

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Fathers benefit from improved policies on paid leave and child tax credit

Congress recently passed legislation that raised the child tax credit and made permanent a tax credit that encourages employers to provide paid time off to bond with families.

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Readers write

Georgians write in about the “No Kings” demonstrations, the Young Republicans and more.

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Medicaid cuts punish Georgia’s disabled citizens: Here’s one family’s story

Families who cannot afford to be full-time caregivers for disabled relatives depend on Medicaid programs for additional support, but that is now threatened with federal cuts.

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Fathers benefit from improved policies on paid leave and child tax credit

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Mike Luckovich: Destructive renovation

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Coca-Cola strikes deal to sell majority stake in one of its biggest bottlers

Coca-Cola said Tuesday it will sell a majority stake in Africa’s largest Coca-Cola bottler.

TSA warns Atlanta airport security delays could get worse during shutdown

As the government shutdown stretches into Day 21, Atlanta airport security delays could get worse, a TSA spokesperson confirmed.

Ga. teacher urged to resign after Charlie Kirk post is suing her employer

The high school English teacher says Oglethorpe County School System violated her First Amendment rights.