Atlanta Forward: Leadership

Today’s topic tackles two elements of the criminal justice system: victims of crime and the incarcerated. Our lead column outlines provisions provided to crime victims in Georgia through the Crime Victims Compensation Program. It’s a resource for assistance that range from mental health counseling to funeral care. The companion essay deals with the “collateral consequences” of mass incarceration.

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The rise and fall of the Kamala Harris campaign began in Atlanta

Former Vice President Kamala Harris wrote "107 Days" to reflect on her brief 2024 presidential campaign, but she reveals some hard truths that sabotaged her historic run.

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San Francisco models how to respond to ICE, plus Democrats have anger management problem and Sen. Warnock disregards truth about tariffs, our readers write.

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Democrats are hungry, Republicans complacent and all politics is national

Republicans have won statewide elections in Georgia for decades, but their streak ended because Democrats were motivated and GOP infighting has been a distraction.

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Democrats are hungry, Republicans complacent and all politics is national

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In disasters like Hurricane Helene, Amazon-Red Cross partnership proved key

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Atlanta among airports where FAA will cut flights due to shutdown

The U.S. Department of Transportation will cut flights by 10% across 40 of the nation’s busiest airports on Friday to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers.

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Metro Atlanta’s water smells, tastes weird again. Blame fall and Lake Lanier.

It’s safe to drink, but a seasonal change in Lake Lanier each fall means most of the metro’s water tastes like dirt and mold.

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Our list of 15 family-friendly doings in metro Atlanta for Oct. 31-Nov. 2 includes several festivals, a chili cookoff, a circus and so much more.