Thursday Conversation: Leadership

Hunger has been called a silent crisis in America. Our community isn’t immune, especially during the summertime when school’s out. In our lead column, a fast-food executive challenges metro Atlanta to do better by our young people so they don’t skip meals simply because they aren’t in school. The second essay highlights efforts of Asian-American youth to raise awareness about alcohol abuse in their communities.

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A Ranger’s perspective on Trump’s first 100 days — the world is listening

Donald Trump’s team is unleashing our potential, proving America can outbuild and out innovate any rival.

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AJC writers are concerned about Trump's disdain for clean energy tax credits, the president abandoning Ukraine and the abolishment of the Department of Education

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Redirecting focus of service away from Eastside Trail along Beltline would be a major setback, costing millions

Despite some objections to temporary construction impacts, the Atlanta Beltline should continue as planned, offering long-term mobility benefit.

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GOP needs to pay for its unprecedented spending bill without gimmicks

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‘MAGA warrior’ Buddy Carter jumps into Georgia Senate race against Ossoff

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter launches Georgia Senate bid to unseat Jon Ossoff

$110M Ponzi scheme investors lose appeals against Oppenheimer

Retirees who invested their life savings in a Marietta man’s $110 million Ponzi scheme have lost their lawsuits against his former employer, Oppenheimer.

Dalton college student joins father in ICE detention after traffic stop

The back-to-back arrests of the Dalton father and daughter illustrate the risks of getting behind the wheel for immigrants living in the country without legal status.