Opinion: Thoughts on issues facing Ga., U.S.

On today’s page, we offer three opinion pieces on various issues.

The CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce offers his group’s viewpoint on what’s needed to help keep Georgia’s economy strong. The Chamber has assembled a set of policy recommendations that it’s urging be heeded by the next group of leaders who will be voted into office by Georgia voters in November.

Also today, the pastor of Atlanta’s famed Ebenezer Baptist Church writes about key issues that he sees before Georgians, and all Americans, during this time of sharp, bitter divisions across the nation. Rev. Raphael Warnock invokes the memory of Atlanta’s famous son, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., whose church he now leads.

Georgia’s First Lady today offers her thoughts on the state’s early childhood education efforts as the second term of her husband, Gov. Nathan Deal, nears its end. Sandra Deal’s been a strong advocate for Georgia’s Pre-K system.

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Veterans are true patriots who fought for U.S. out of a sense of duty

On Veterans Day, Americans should not simply go about their day, but they should reflect upon the sacrifices of U.S. veterans and work to provide them the support many need.

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As a veteran who fought for U.S., I refuse to cede my rights as an American

As the U.S. commemorates Veterans Day in 2025, Americans must remember the sacrifices of soldiers and honor them by defending their own freedom under Trump's administration.

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