Atlanta Forward: Leadership

South Downtown, arguably the heart of Atlanta, has had a rich history you may not be aware of, given the current grit of the area. These days a resurgence is afoot, thanks in part to today’s lead column writer, an architect who has formed a community improvement organization to address issues. The companion column continues our theme, this time for immigrant-infused neighborhoods off Buford Highway. The third column deals with attempts at racial healing in LaGrange.

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Delta and Hapeville need to work on their lopsided symbiotic relationship

Georgia law allows Delta Air Lines to benefit from a hotel-motel tax law exemption that costs the small city ofHapeville needed revenue, according to a city council candidate.

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Here’s why global development and humanitarian assistance matter to Georgia

Investing in global development strengthens the very foundations of democracy and stability at home, and so many key nonprofits are based in metro Atlanta.

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Delta and Hapeville need to work on their lopsided symbiotic relationship

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Hartsfield-Jackson recommends travelers allow extra time for security screening amid the government shutdown.

Geoff Duncan’s Democratic gamble in Georgia tests party loyalty

Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan’s biggest challenge might not be money or organization, but trust. Once a Republican, he's now running as a Democrat.

Hulu tackles Murdaugh murders with big-budget series shot in Atlanta

Hulu’s “Murdaugh: Death in the Family,” shot in metro Atlanta, stars Jason Clarke and Patricia Arquette in a drama based on the downfall of a powerful South Carolina family.