Atlanta Forward: Leadership

Count the Marietta Police Department as our region’s latest agency to implement body-worn cameras among its ranks. Today, in our lead column, a lieutenant explains the move to the device. The companion essay, written by a college professor, reminds us that good cops exist — despite headlines of late. A third column notes Atlanta’s contributions to training criminal justice officials overseas.

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As Trump builds barricades, Americans must defend ‘politics of opportunity’

The Trump administration has attacked diversity, equity and inclusion and targeted health care programs, harming Americans' pocketbooks, but they deserve opportunity.

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Netflix’s ‘Nightmares of Nature’ exposes the horrors Georgia’s wildlife faces

The Netflix series “Nightmares of Nature” was filmed in Georgia and shows the tragic circumstances faced by wild animals. The state must improve its animal protection laws.

Shuttering Head Start in Georgia would create child care and workforce crisis

Washington must end the government shutdown now to keep Head Start classrooms in Georgia running for the sake of children and parents.

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Shuttering Head Start in Georgia would create child care and workforce crisis

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‘Where does this end?’ Why Kemp opposes state bailout of food stamp program

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp rejects calls to tap state funds to keep food assistance flowing as federal government shutdown enters its fourth week.

2025 Georgia-Florida game marks the end of an era in rivalry

From a Georgia perspective, Saturday’s game is the end of an era. But like the construction around the stadium, Florida looks to tear down what was built for something better.

Georgia lawyer sanctioned for AI use in comedian Katt Williams’ assault case

A Georgia lawyer in an assault case against comedian Katt Williams was sanctioned for relying on fake legal arguments created by artificial intelligence.