Atlanta Forward: Quality of life

A recent Wall Street Journal story noted that Atlanta leads the nation among big cities in the large percentage of new rental properties defined as “luxury.” We asked city officials to address this and explain what’s being done to also meet middle-class and lower-income demand for affordable rentals. The city’s response leads today’s page, paired with a column by a Georgia Tech planning expert who looks at how Atlanta can truly commit to offering options across the economic spectrum. In our third column, Georgia’s most musical forester writes about keeping the industry healthy.

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Nothing lasts forever: Trump-Marjorie Taylor Greene union was bound to end

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been rebuffed by Donald Trump, but this was inevitable given her ambition and realization that Trump and MAGA are in decline.

Metro Atlanta uplifts Ukrainian children’s art, inspiring empathy and action

As Russia's war against Ukraine persists, children have made art to deal with their trauma and some of that work is being highlighted in a benefit concert in Lawrenceville.

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Atlanta Public Schools should think twice before closing Dunbar Elementary

Atlanta Public Schools is working on a plan to close some schools with low enrollment, but some parents worry about the impact on students, safety and parent involvement.

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Why cell service, Wi-Fi have been spotty at ATL’s international terminal

There are several reasons why it has been tough to get reliable cell service and Wi-Fi access at Concourse F and the international terminal. A completed fix is coming soon.

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Georgia’s top Republican US Senate candidates now back release of Epstein files

U.S. Reps. Buddy Carter, Mike Collins and Derek Dooley say they back a bill in the U.S. House that to force the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, who died in 2019.

Falcons put Penix on injured reserve; he’ll miss at least 4 games.

Kirk Cousins will be the starting QB after taking the reins in third quarter of Sunday’s loss.