Wednesday Conversation: Regional Economy

Republicans and Democrats must rein in a growing national debt, writes Georgia’s junior senator. It’s an issue that’s reached a “tipping point” in need of fixes, he says, proposing the FairTax as an option that he writes would allow the economy to create jobs and thrive. Two companion essays deal with federal fiscal spending in 2016 and tax provisions on timber, a vital economic sector for the state.

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As Trump builds barricades, Americans must defend ‘politics of opportunity’

The Trump administration has attacked diversity, equity and inclusion and targeted health care programs, harming Americans' pocketbooks, but they deserve opportunity.

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Netflix’s ‘Nightmares of Nature’ exposes the horrors Georgia’s wildlife faces

The Netflix series “Nightmares of Nature” was filmed in Georgia and shows the tragic circumstances faced by wild animals. The state must improve its animal protection laws.

Shuttering Head Start in Georgia would create child care and workforce crisis

Washington must end the government shutdown now to keep Head Start classrooms in Georgia running for the sake of children and parents.

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Shuttering Head Start in Georgia would create child care and workforce crisis

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‘Where does this end?’ Why Kemp opposes state bailout of food stamp program

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp rejects calls to tap state funds to keep food assistance flowing as federal government shutdown enters its fourth week.

2025 Georgia-Florida game marks the end of an era in rivalry

From a Georgia perspective, Saturday’s game is the end of an era. But like the construction around the stadium, Florida looks to tear down what was built for something better.

Georgia lawyer sanctioned for AI use in comedian Katt Williams’ assault case

A Georgia lawyer in an assault case against comedian Katt Williams was sanctioned for relying on fake legal arguments created by artificial intelligence.