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.

About the Author

Rick Badie

Readers write

AJC readers write about government weakness and Marine strength.

OPINION

Securities and Exchange Commission must be independent, not beholden to Trump

Securities and Exchange Commission dropped cases against three convicted felons, apparently capitulating to the Trump administration's whims instead of staying independent.

OPINION

As a veteran who fought for U.S., I refuse to cede my rights as an American

As the U.S. commemorates Veterans Day in 2025, Americans must remember the sacrifices of soldiers and honor them by defending their own freedom under Trump's administration.

The Latest

Credit: TNS

OPINION

Securities and Exchange Commission must be independent, not beholden to Trump

Readers write

OPINION

Veterans are true patriots who fought for U.S. out of a sense of duty

Featured

Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

Mass cancellations hit Atlanta airport, shutdown causes uncertainty

Air travel is struggling as the government shutdown causes hassles and uncertainty for travelers, disruptions for airlines and even less wiggle room to recover from problems.

ICE raids, calls for boycott: Home Depot on frontlines of Trump crackdown

As ICE ratchets up arrests to meet Trump administration objectives, few private companies have become as associated with the crackdown as Home Depot. But does it play a role?

Comedian Katt Williams defeats women’s suit over Midtown brawl

With a legal technicality, Georgia-based comedian Katt Williams has dodged a lawsuit filed by four women who claim he violently assaulted them outside an Atlanta club.