Today’s moderator: Tom Sabulis

A 20-year veteran of the AJC, Tom Sabulis has covered news, politics and the arts during a career that has taken him to newspapers across the country. Since 2008, he has coordinated many of the newspaper’s pro/con debates and first-person guest columns.

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Much hand-wringing by transit advocates followed the Norfolk Southern’s recent letter to the state that high freight volumes precluded commuter trains using its tracks to reach downtown Atlanta and a proposed multi-modal passenger terminal. But was that the final word? A railroad official and a transportation consultant give their thoughts. Also, readers respond to a Father’s Day column by a man whose son is on active duty in the Army.

Guest columnists:

More trains, tough choices by John H. Friedmann

Putting Atlanta's future on track by Doug Alexander

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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