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Georgia can become a leader in quality elder health by training caregivers
Georgia potentially faces a humanitarian crisis when older residents outnumber children in a few years if the state does not build up its caregiving training infrastructure.
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Stop relitigating 2020 election. Voting in Georgia is secure and accessible.
Some Fulton County officials are callling for more changes to the election system and the 2020 election keeps coming up, but voting is both safe and accessible in Georgia.
Supreme Court declined same-sex marriage case, but the fight is not over
Supreme Court decided not to take on a request to overturn same-sex married couples' rights, but pushback to expanded civil rights has a long tradition in the United States.
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To build community, don’t follow our leaders
During the shutdown, everyday people showed more creativity and empathy than any member of any party in any branch of government. Sometimes following the leader isn’t the way.
AI has already impacted higher education. Here’s how our school is adapting.
Artificial intelligence has impacted all walks of life, including higher education. Some schools have closed, but others like WGU are adapting to a new democratizing reality.
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Mercy Care ‘Conspiracy of Compassion’ invites citizens to prioritize dignity
Saint Joseph's Mercy Care wants to tackle the problems of chaos, lack of health care access and indignity through a strategy called the "Conspiracy of Compassion."
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Tax cuts help keep the American Dream alive in Georgia and across the nation
Federal tax cuts for entrepreneurs allow small businesses to invest more in infrastructure, employees and customer experience, and put more money in people's pocketbooks.
AI has already impacted higher education. Here’s how our school is adapting.
Artificial intelligence has impacted all walks of life, including higher education. Some schools have closed, but others like WGU are adapting to a new democratizing reality.
Mercy Care ‘Conspiracy of Compassion’ invites citizens to prioritize dignity
Saint Joseph's Mercy Care wants to tackle the problems of chaos, lack of health care access and indignity through a strategy called the "Conspiracy of Compassion."
Tax cuts help keep the American Dream alive in Georgia and across the nation
Federal tax cuts for entrepreneurs allow small businesses to invest more in infrastructure, employees and customer experience, and put more money in people's pocketbooks.
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Securities and Exchange Commission must be independent, not beholden to Trump
Securities and Exchange Commission dropped cases against three convicted felons, apparently capitulating to the Trump administration's whims instead of staying independent.
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Atlanta Public Schools should think twice before closing Dunbar Elementary
Atlanta Public Schools is working on a plan to close some schools with low enrollment, but some parents worry about the impact on students, safety and parent involvement.
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Petition for safety isn’t a covert plot to kill Beltline rail
A Georgia man hopes his petition will bring increased safety to the Atlanta Beltline. I hope his mission doesn't get derailed.
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As public schools close in Atlanta, keep the focus on children’s well-being
Atlanta Public Schools is going through the painful process of deciding which schools to close due to enrollment decline. This must be done in the best interest of children.
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Veterans are true patriots who fought for U.S. out of a sense of duty
On Veterans Day, Americans should not simply go about their day, but they should reflect upon the sacrifices of U.S. veterans and work to provide them the support many need.
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As a veteran who fought for U.S., I refuse to cede my rights as an American
As the U.S. commemorates Veterans Day in 2025, Americans must remember the sacrifices of soldiers and honor them by defending their own freedom under Trump's administration.
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Trust in Georgia voting would improve by updating the current election code
Georgia's election code is outdated and requires a revamp if voters from left and right are going to trust Peach State voting in the future.
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Vietnam War still isn’t over for my father and other Agent Orange victims
Veterans Day should be both a time for Americans to honor the sacrifices made on their behalf and to recognize the true cost of war and its effects on service men and women.
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White House autism research approach and Tylenol claim dehumanize Americans
Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other leaders legitimize vaccine conspiracy theories and dehumanize neurodivergent Americans, writes guest columnist Lisa Lacy.
Make college affordable for Georgians by funding needs-based financial aid
Georgia ranks high in college debt and low in needs-based aid it offers students. About 75% of Georgians support the state broadly offering financial aid based on need.
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Democrats are hungry, Republicans complacent and all politics is national
Republicans have won statewide elections in Georgia for decades, but their streak ended because Democrats were motivated and GOP infighting has been a distraction.
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In disasters like Hurricane Helene, Amazon-Red Cross partnership proved key
In 2024, Hurricane Helene caused the first Flash Flood Emergency alert in Atlanta, and the disaster required private and nonprofit partners to collaborate on relief efforts.
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SNAP cuts put Georgia in a food and work crisis. Demand action and solidarity.
The ongoing federal government shutdown, along with SNAP benefit cuts, risks Georgians' ability to put food on the table, work and achieve financial independence.