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Where’s the diversity in Ga.’s transit authority? A seat at the table matters.

Gov. Brian Kemp appointed members to the new Georgia Transportation Efficiency Authority who do not reflect the diversity of places where transit ridership is highest.

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OPINION

AI chatbots are not your lawyer. Protect attorney‑client confidentiality.

Legal clients who expect privacy when they talk about their cases on artificial intelligence chatboxes should know that courts don't consider their communications protected.

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America at 250: Georgians put aside political differences for one night

The Georgia Historical Society hosted its Trustees' Gala with a bipartisan group of state, business and political leaders committed to sustaining the U.S. civic traditions.

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Brian Kemp voters, not MAGA faithful, will sway GOP gubernatorial runoff

The pattern in Georgia politics shows that Gov. Brian Kemp not President Donald Trump will be the kingmaker in the Republican gubernatorial runoff.

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As World Cup begins, safety of journalists is no longer a given in the U.S.

Journalists covering the World Cup in Atlanta and other U.S. cities must know their rights and take precautions given the American government's treatment of the press.

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Atlanta Civic Circle’s closure leaves more than a news gap. It’s a warning.

Atlanta Civic Circle covered important issues of housing, labor and policy. Its closure highlights a disconnect between news organizations and communities they serve.

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AJC CONTRIBUTOR

Why the crisis of ethical leadership cannot be ignored at the ballot box

If Americans wish to preserve public trust and strengthen democratic institutions, ethics and integrity must become central considerations in every election.

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As World Cup begins, safety of journalists is no longer a given in the U.S.

Journalists covering the World Cup in Atlanta and other U.S. cities must know their rights and take precautions given the American government's treatment of the press.

GUEST COLUMN

Atlanta Civic Circle’s closure leaves more than a news gap. It’s a warning.

Atlanta Civic Circle covered important issues of housing, labor and policy. Its closure highlights a disconnect between news organizations and communities they serve.

AJC CONTRIBUTOR

Why the crisis of ethical leadership cannot be ignored at the ballot box

If Americans wish to preserve public trust and strengthen democratic institutions, ethics and integrity must become central considerations in every election.

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They’re coming for your right to vote. We’re not going to let them have it.

Georgia General Assembly's upcoming special session seeks to redraw congressional and legislative maps, but voters can push back by showing up at the polls.

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NEDRA RHONE

Reading romance novels is an act of resistance

The Black Romance Book Fest returned to downtown Atlanta for its second year. For me, reading romance novels has become a source of joy, affirmation and defiance.

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OPINION

Readers: Here’s what’s wrong with MARTA and how to fix it

AJC readers say cleanliness, police presence and customer service are their top concerns about MARTA and some have stopped riding because they feel unsafe.

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones: Ga. deserves a governor with a track record of success

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones makes his case that his experience and achievements will persuade Georgia voters to send him to the governor's mansion.

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Atlanta police Chief Schierbaum: You can’t arrest your way to a safe city

Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum explains that the best way to a achieve a safe city is through investing in neighborhoods not necessarily tougher enforcement.

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OPINION

It’s OK to say ‘soccer’ at World Cup. Don’t let ‘football’ snobs deter you.

The origins of the sport show why 'soccer' came about and why it's appropriate to use despite the rejection by most of the non-English-speaking world.

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Kudrow’s ‘The Comeback’ is the TV show that predicted our political moment

Lisa Kudrow stars in “The Comeback,” an HBO show about seeking out fame no matter the cost — a reflection of American politics today in the age of artificial intelligence.

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USMCA supports Georgia’s growing auto industry and should remain as-is

Foreign automotive manufacturing is a billion-dollar industry in Georgia. Ensuring a consistent trade agreement in the USMCA is critical in the age of tariffs.

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DOJ should not be intimidating Fulton County poll workers and volunteers

U.S. Department of Justice under the Trump administration is using its power to intimidate poll workers and volunteers and keep them from overseeing free and fair elections.

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Trump’s counterterrorism strategy turns toward the culture war

The new Trump administration counterrorism strategy focuses more on ideology than evidence that a particular group is prone to violence.

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Rick Jackson: My vision for Ga. protects children, pocketbooks, public safety

Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson outlines his vision for the state if he's elected. His focus is on families, healthcare, affordability and safety.

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DAVID PLAZAS

MARTA keeps breaking my heart. I’ll keep riding and demanding change.

MARTA leaders said they would be ready for the World Cup, but they fell short. This past year has been filled with bad press about inefficiency, secrecy and safety concerns.

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OPINION

KKK granite from Georgia built U.S. Treasury. Trump wants you to forget that.

President Trump signed an executive order to restore "truth and sanity" to American history by July 4, but the real effect is to whitewash history without reckoning with it.