Wednesday Conversation: Regional Economy

The Metro Atlanta Chamber, always in search of ways to spur economic growth, has launched a new initiative: The Metro Atlanta Open Innovation Forum. In the lead column, a Lockheed executive explains the purpose of what’s considered a unique approach to the marketing of new products and business development. The second column notes the success of a Gwinnett suburban mall despite the struggles of some similar retail hubs across the nation.

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Step back for college football: SEC hasn’t hired a Black head coach for years

The NCAA's Southeastern Conference (SEC) has not hired a Black head coach since 2014, during the Obama administration, a setback to racial equality progress over many decades.

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Readers question why Charlie Kirk's supporters are so keen to cancel his detractors when he supported free speech and whether Johns Creek needs a new performing arts center.

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Georgians write about Charlie Kirk, the “No Kings” rallies and President Donald Trump.

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Metro Atlantans sour on housing affordability, pessimism is growing, poll says

The economy ranked as the top issue facing metro Atlanta last year, supplanting crime for the number one spot. This is the first year housing affordability has been an option.

DeKalb schools superintendent pleads not guilty to federal charges

Devon Horton has resigned from his role as DeKalb County superintendent, He has pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from his previous job in Illinois.

See video police say shows ex-PSC candidate Durand take Georgia Power secrets

Patty Durand has long criticized Georgia Power for concealing information under the cloak of trade secret about various initiatives and requests of state regulators.