Atlanta Forward: Leadership

“Integrity-based policing” is the mission of the Powder Springs Police Department. To that end, the department and Cobb County police joined forces to present “Bridge the Gap,” community gatherings to discuss procedure and address residents’ concerns. Our lead column, written by the Powder Springs police chief, explains the importance of such continuing discussions. In the other column, a writer challenges us to combat bullying.

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Rick Badie

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Readers say to stop the use of secret basement prisons, encourage people to vote in the PSC election and demand that traffic laws be enforced in Atlanta.

Extending gentrifying Atlanta’s tax districts for 25 years makes little sense

Atlanta's Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) have run their course and we should find more novel ways to spur prosperity, build housing and assist low-income residents.

Feds use DEI excuse to kill scientist training program in Atlanta

Rather than investing in the future of U.S. science, the Trump administration is eliminating successful programs, using DEI as a scapegoat.

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Readers write

Extending gentrifying Atlanta’s tax districts for 25 years makes little sense

Feds use DEI excuse to kill scientist training program in Atlanta

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