Atlanta Forward: Regional economy

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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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones scores another victory over use of campaign cash

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones appears to have scored another victory over Attorney General Chris Carr as the Republican gubernatorial candidates battle over campaign finance issues.

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.’s season is over; needs surgery to repair ACL

Michael Penix Jr., whom the Falcons hoped was their quarterback of the future, will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a partially torn ACL in his left knee.

Typewriter Tom fuels a growing interest in analog writing devices

Roswell's Tom Rehkopf owns about 1,000 typewriters, which he tinkers with at his workshop and happily shares with fellow aficionados, curious youngsters and even Tom Hanks.