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13 Georgia representatives unite to save Ocmulgee — now it’s Congress’ turn

Congress should pass a bill creating the Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve, which is supported by Republican and Democratic members of Georgia's congressional delegation.

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Billboards remind visiting MLB fans: Buying sex is not a victimless crime

Rights4Girls is using public pressure and provocative billboards to scare potential sex buyers from victimize women and girls during the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

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Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour pushes fans outside the norm

Preparations for the show pushed people out of their comfort zones — into new stores, new communities, a new style of dress, and in some cases, to visit new cities.

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ICE raids are traumatizing Georgia’s Latino children of immigrants

Children of undocumented immigrants face the reality that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may come and detain their parents for deportation proceedings.

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Military strikes won’t keep Iran from becoming a nuclear state; diplomacy will

The Trump administration opted for a military solution to weaken Iran's nuclear ambitions, but diplomacy is the only tested way to make this deterrence permanent.

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Kids behind in grade level aren’t sick, so stop ‘diagnosing’ and ‘treating’

Build on kids' strengths rather than using medical language and techniques to work with students who are developing on a slower timetable.

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Georgia Public Service Commission should focus on lowering power bills

Turnout was low for the recent Georgia Public Service Commission primary, but voters statewide should show up for the July 15 primary runoff.

Military strikes won’t keep Iran from becoming a nuclear state; diplomacy will

The Trump administration opted for a military solution to weaken Iran's nuclear ambitions, but diplomacy is the only tested way to make this deterrence permanent.

OPINION

Kids behind in grade level aren’t sick, so stop ‘diagnosing’ and ‘treating’

Build on kids' strengths rather than using medical language and techniques to work with students who are developing on a slower timetable.

Georgia Public Service Commission should focus on lowering power bills

Turnout was low for the recent Georgia Public Service Commission primary, but voters statewide should show up for the July 15 primary runoff.

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OPINION

Lessons from the Clotilda, the last known slave ship in America

There is danger in clinging to erroneous information when presented with contradictory evidence. It's a threat to our past and our future.

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‘Superman’ shows Americans that we fall short of living up to our ideals

Every Superman (whether comic book or movie) acknowledged that America needed a hero like him precisely because something was missing in society.

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Georgia won’t make customers ration electricity like they do in other states

States like California and South Carolina have faced policies or rules for rationing power. That is not the case in Georgia where electricity is abundant.

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‘Big, beautiful bill’ passage hastens threat of American economic crisis

The Trump-backed One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed its final congressional hurdle on July 3, with the U.S. House of Representatives adopting the Senate's version.

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Georgians should not lose their health care to ICE immigration agent bonuses

The One Big Beautiful Bill act would increase immigration enforcement funding at the expense of the safety net for hungry, sick and vulnerable Georgians.

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‘We the People’ are failing the promise of the Declaration of Independence

Over 249 years, the U.S. has overcome numerous obstacles, but in recent years, the challenges and divisions seem more and more insurmountable. We must change that.

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As a novice Peachtree Road Race runner, thanks for advice on beating the heat

Atlanta Journal-Constitution opinion editor David Plazas is a first-time runner of the Peachtree Road Race and shares his experience preparing for the landmark event.

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Medicaid is a lifeline. We cannot let Washington gut it.

As physicians, we know that cuts to Medicaid will jeopardize the lives and livelihoods of patients.

How well do you know your Independence Day history? Take our July 4th quiz.

The Bill of Rights Institute developed an eight-question Independence Day quiz to test Americans' knowledge about the July 4th holiday.

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Sen. Jon Ossoff is exploring the wrong solutions to fix a real housing problem

Professionally managed rental housing providers have come under fire, but they have stepped in to provide affordable housing for the average Georgian.

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Amending state constitution will help Georgia fix affordable housing crisis

Too many Georgia tax assessors are valuing affordable housing projects using a flawed hybrid cost approach. Some developers are walking away and avoiding the property taxes.

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Destruction of Pride flags must have a consequence

Flags are symbols of belonging that are intimately tied to our identity. They can bring us together, but they can also be weaponized to tear us apart.

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‘Big, beautiful bill’ is not fiscally conservative, hurts small businesses

The Republican Party once fought against high debt and for small businesses and entrepreneurs. The 'big, beautiful bill' shows GOP has turned its back on its previous values.