Opinion

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As Israeli Americans, we support Jon Ossoff’s approach to the Middle East

NEDRA RHONE

Cobb teachers walked out. Why are they the ones under investigation?

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Jon Ossoff claims Trump lied us into war, but here’s why U.S. is in Iran

Georgia colleges returning to liberal arts

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Liberal arts still matter to students and are valuable for Georgia’s workforce

Trilith Studios offers behind-the-scenes tour

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Atlanta has the movie studios. Now, it needs the music composers.

Esther Clark, the grandmother of Danyel Smith, wears a T-shirt supporting the "Justice for Danyel Smith" rally outside of the Gwinnett Justice Administration Center on Thursday, May 5th, 2022. Smith, who in 2003 was convicted of shaking his baby to death, has a request for a new trial pending before the Georgia Supreme Court. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Gwinnett DA should dismiss charges against Ga. father accused of killing son

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‘I have never supported a Republican.’ How Rick Jackson changed my mind.

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Atlanta has the movie studios. Now, it needs the music composers.

Atlanta is the 'Hollywood of the South," but what Georgia is missing is an industry for movie music to support the films. Here's how that can change.

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Gwinnett DA should dismiss charges against Ga. father accused of killing son

Danyel Smith was convicted of killing his infant via "shaken baby syndrome," but new evidence casts doubt on his guilt. The courts agree, and the DA should dismiss the case.

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‘I have never supported a Republican.’ How Rick Jackson changed my mind.

Rick Jackson is the first Republican politician I have ever supported as a lifelong Democrat. It may hurt my business and friendships, but I am putting Georgia over my party.

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Patchwork Dollywood bear reminds me of Dolly Parton’s faith, grit and talent

The purchase of a patchwork bear at Dollywood — akin to Dolly Parton's coat of many colors — evokes the hard work, patience and talent that drove the late artist so far.

Georgia Veterans Department will reopen Monday

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Deficiencies at Georgia war veterans home require immediate action

Veterans in state nursing care are living in inadequate and hazardous conditions, and Gov. Brian Kemp must do something about it, writes Marine Gen. Robert Magnus (ret.)

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Skilled trades are more in demand than ever. This is Atlanta’s moment to act.

Data centers, advanced manufacturing and other fields depend on sophisticated mechanical and electrical systems, which requires skilled tradeworkers to operate them.

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As Martin Luther King Jr.’s words fade, so too does where he famously stood

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial on Aug. 28, 1963, but the marker to commemorate that moment is barely visible.

DAVID PLAZAS

I didn’t know I loved country music until Dolly Parton sang to me

Dolly Parton made her audiences feel like they were the only ones in the room with her. Her empathy and example should encourage us to serve humanity better.

Georgia to mark 25 years of lottery, HOPE grants

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15 years ago, HOPE scholarship reform drove rural and urban Georgia apart

When Georgia's General Assembly passed a law in 2011 to reform the HOPE scholarship program, lawmakers pushed opportunities away from rural students who could have benefited.

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Georgians must have voice on whether data centers come to their communities

Georgia Republican governor nominee Rick Jackson writes that local input, state guardrails and financial protections are essential before a data center is approved.

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Humanity must adopt safeguards on AI before it gets out of control

Human beings' rights and health are being threatened by the rapidly expanding power of artificial intelligence. It's time to set more controls.

Kendric Cromer, 12, undergoes infusion gene therapy at ChildrenÕs National Hospital in Washington, Sept. 11, 2024. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

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For Ga. children with sickle cell disease, here’s how schools can support them

Sickle cell disease affects thousands of schoolchildren in Georgia, but teachers, administrators and nurses lack the knowledge of the illness to be informed and helpful.

Donald Trump’s visit spotlights GOP’s last major foothold in Cobb County

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Damage from Trump’s Cobb County visit lingers for students and teachers

Opinion: President Donald Trump's visit to Cobb County in July 2026 remains a low point for local educators who saw his speech devolve into a political rally.

Data center opponents jeer after a Marietta City Council meeting adjourned in June. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

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Georgians deserve accountability and transparency on data centers

Georgians are feeling increasingly frustrated about the state's data center expansion because their questions and concerns are not being answered.

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Affordable, reliable electricity requires more production and better delivery

U.S. Department of Energy seeks public comment on a new needs assessment to guide future policy on electricity production and delivery that will impact data centers and AI.

Rasheed Wingo (right), with the Atlanta North Georgia Labor Council, campaigns at the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center on Election Day 2024. The state of Georgia was on track to break voter turnout records as presidential candidates, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris, went head-to-head in this pivotal swing state. (John Spink/AJC 2024)

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DNC snub of Atlanta for 2028 convention is a slap in the face to Black voters

The Democratic National Committee rejected Atlanta's bid for the 2028 presidential convention and turned its back on Black voters in the South.