Atlanta Forward: Leadership

It’s hard to keep current with the number of suburban communities with plans to spruce up city halls or town centers. Today, I highlight Lilburn and its plans for a city hall-library complex. A companion column touts the regional push toward sustainable living and notes communities that embrace the concept. In a third column, a consultant challenges everyday citizens to connect with their communities via small-scale projects.

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Trust in Georgia voting would improve by updating the current election code

Georgia's election code is outdated and requires a revamp if voters from left and right are going to trust Peach State voting in the future.

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Vietnam War still isn’t over for my father and other Agent Orange victims

Veterans Day should be both a time for Americans to honor the sacrifices made on their behalf and to recognize the true cost of war and its effects on service men and women.

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Make college affordable for Georgians by funding needs-based financial aid

Georgia ranks high in college debt and low in needs-based aid it offers students. About 75% of Georgians support the state broadly offering financial aid based on need.

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OPINION

Trust in Georgia voting would improve by updating the current election code

OPINION

Vietnam War still isn’t over for my father and other Agent Orange victims

OPINION

White House autism research approach and Tylenol claim dehumanize Americans

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Prolonged shutdown could force 20% flight cuts, U.S. officials warn

The Federal Aviation Administration started reducing flights Friday at 40 major airports, which includes Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

With SNAP benefits in limbo, Atlanta residents step up to help

With SNAP benefits in limbo after a late-Friday Supreme Court decision, many metro Atlanta residents are putting their own money toward supporting those affected.

Study: Rents for low-wage Atlantans rose 9 times faster than for high earners

Rents for suburban workforce housing in the metro Atlanta region increased by almost 20%, while rents for luxury units increased by 2%, a study said.