Atlanta may be respected as a technological innovative hub, but today, an entrepreneur — who notes Tennessee as a well-positioned rival — says our region needs more ambition and investors to truly shine. Elsewhere, the president of the Georgia Research Alliance talks about the role of research and science in growing the economy.

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Carleigh Knight (left) and her sister, Natalie Rogovin, look at Christmas ornaments while shopping at Kudzu Antiques + Modern in Decatur on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

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