AJC
AJC

Atlanta Forward: Leadership

ajc.com

Credit: John Overmyer/NewsArt

Credit: John Overmyer/NewsArt

By Rick Badie
July 16, 2014

What are the essential ingredients to a successful downtown? People, jobs, culture and history, among other factors, according to a guest writer who challenges the state to make its downtowns relevant. The other writer explains “I’m In,” a national campaign with Atlanta ties that wants to increase the role of women and minorities in clinical trials.

» Join the conversation

Today's columnists

About the Author

Rick Badie
More Stories

Featured

Inventor Lonnie Johnson stands with his Super Soaker water guns at JTEC Energy on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, in Atlanta. Johnson, a former NASA engineer, is currently working on a new energy technology through his company’s JTEC device that turns thermal heat into usable energy. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

Earth needs more energy. Atlanta’s Super Soaker creator may have a solution.

The legendary inventor of the Super Soaker, Lonnie Johnson, is refining technology in Atlanta that he thinks could help the planet reduce energy waste.

Teen GOP activist steps down from party leadership post

Greene County native and University of North Georgia student Ja’Quon Stembridge, 19, had run on boosting youth involvement in the party.

2025 SEC championship game: Kickoff time, TV channel, participants, ticket info

The 2025 SEC Championship Game is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6. Below you can find information on game time, TV channel and particpants for the game.