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What the proposed merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. means for Atlanta

Proposed merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. could harm Georgia's media industry, by creating a monopoly, limiting worker protections and anti-consumer behaviors.

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GUEST COLUMNISTS

Georgians trust their elections. Lawmakers must make sure to keep it that way.

Most Georgia Republicans and Democrats say they trust the integrity of the elections system. As lawmakers prepare to meet in special session, they need to respect that trust.

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Georgia lawmakers have just one job they need to do during special session

When Georgia lawmakers return for a special session on June 17, their focus should be on fixing the voting system, not undermining the people's trust in elections.

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To Chief Darin Schierbaum: Atlanta needs more policing and prosecution today

An Atlanta neighbor takes issue with Police Chief Darin Schierbaum's recent AJC op-ed in which he promoted expansion of tax allocation districts instead of more policing.

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Keep the lights on in Cuba. Help its people and avert a migration crisis.

U.S. intervention into Cuba, cutting off Venezuelan oil, plunged the island nation into darkness. Time to turn on the lights, create stability and avoid a migration crisis.

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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.

GUEST COLUMNISTS

Keep the lights on in Cuba. Help its people and avert a migration crisis.

U.S. intervention into Cuba, cutting off Venezuelan oil, plunged the island nation into darkness. Time to turn on the lights, create stability and avoid a migration crisis.

OPINION

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.

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.

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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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.

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Georgia faces a maternal health crisis. Virginia showed us a path forward.

Georgia has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation and could learn from the recent 'Momnibus' legislation passed in Virginia.

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Shared autonomous vehicles, not rail, are the future of the Atlanta Beltline

The Atlanta Beltline deserves mobility options that connect people, communities, neighborhoods and jobs, but the answer isn't rail — it's shared autonomous vehicles.

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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.