Are our nation’s health-care systems truly ready to address Ebola-like outbreaks here and beyond? Two guest writers suggest we take a closer look at all components — from doctors, nurses and patients to medical devices and records — to analyze risks and identify what works well or falls short. They call it “systems engineering.” The other column highlights a Gwinnett County community policing program that addresses apartment crime.

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Carleigh Knight (left) and her sister, Natalie Rogovin, look at Christmas ornaments while shopping at Kudzu Antiques + Modern in Decatur on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

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