Wednesday Conversation: Regional Economy

A tech entrepreneur with nearly three decades as an innovator explains why he chooses Atlanta over Silicon Valley and other notable start-up hubs to nurture his career. The other essay explains the importance of social media marketing for growing businesses. Elsewhere, we continue the discussion of the Fair Tax, which today’s writer says fails to add up numbers-wise.

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Extending gentrifying Atlanta’s tax districts for 25 years makes little sense

Atlanta's Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) have run their course and we should find more novel ways to spur prosperity, build housing and assist low-income residents.

Feds use DEI excuse to kill scientist training program in Atlanta

Rather than investing in the future of U.S. science, the Trump administration is eliminating successful programs, using DEI as a scapegoat.

Trump’s foreign policy is proving to be unpredictable, muddled and dangerous

Allies cannot plan around President Donald Trump's foreign poliy whiplash. Our adversaries will exploit our uncertainty and incoherence.

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Extending gentrifying Atlanta’s tax districts for 25 years makes little sense

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‘No Kings’ protest in Atlanta concludes after march to Capitol

As the march took off toward Liberty Plaza around 1 p.m., officers on motorcycles began blocking traffic along Ralph McGill Boulevard and Courtland Street.

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Herschel Walker and Bill White bid Buckhead goodbye

The battle for Buckhead came full circle as Democrats said goodbye to President Trump’s newest ambassadors.

Delta fans line up to buy vintage airline merch at this monthly event

Delta is the only airline to hold a regular sale like this. People travel from all over to attend the "Surplus Sale" every month.