Georgia lawmakers raced through Crossover Day, but HB 809 never made it to a vote. We need more research to improve road safety — or do we just have a need for speed?
North Hall High School teacher Jason Hughes was killed in a freak accident by students, but many observers refuse to believe that this kind of blameless tragedy is possible.
Metro Atlanta public school educators should teach students about democracy and protests in the classroom, but they shouldn't encourage walkouts with a particular viewpoint.
The Trump administration announced the closure of the Kennedy Center for two years but failed to explain to the public the rationale or what alternatives had been considered.
Girls are still underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and math careers. Parents and educators have a key role in encouraging their pursuits.
Georgia-based brewers are at a disadvantage compared with out-of-state competitors under the law. A simple legal fix would allow them to reach consumers more broadly.
American children are bombarded by all sorts of media and viewpoints. They need trusted adults' help in learning how to identify media bias and think critically.
Ethnic Black Americans — enslaved, freed and oppressed — pushed for centuries to extend the American Dream to all groups, but the respect was not reciprocal.
Now that the Rev. Jesse Jackson has passed, America needs leaders who will pick up the mantle of fighting for diversity, equity and inclusion like he did.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson did not just march on the streets. He went to corporate America C-suite leaders to demand opportunities for Americans of diverse backgrounds.
In his final column for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jamie Dupree says little has changed over the last five years in Congress. That's not a good thing.
As family health care premiums continue to rise annually, small businesses are facing tough choices about offering health coverage, but a state bill would create a new option.
Rev. Jesse Jackson's charisma and abilities were unmatched by his rivals, and while he didn't win the American presidency, he paved the way for Barack Obama to do so.