Face it — Father’s Day seems more of a made-up holiday than anything else. Yet, serious issues around fatherhood would seem to demand as much societal attention as the annual scramble to acquire gifts for the old man. With Father’s Day three days away, we offer an essay from an Atlanta activist who works closely with young black men to ensure success at bringing up children. The second essay gives an update on the growing cityhood movement in south DeKalb County.

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) departs her office in the Rayburn House Office Building on Nov. 17, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Over the weekend, Greene received an increase in personal threats.  President Donald Trump recently posted to Truth Social that he was withdrawing support for the congresswoman, and also called her a traitor. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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Ceudy Gutierrez reads a book to her 2-year-old son, Matias, at their home in Buford, GA, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ceudy Gutierrez is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her three young kids following her husband’s ICE arrest earlier this fall. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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