Right at the top of the list of good things Georgia has going for it is a booming film and entertainment industry – worth about $9.5 billion a year. The industry produces good jobs, it attracts tourists and it brings…
The Atlanta Braves and The Home Depot are iconic brands firmly associated with the state of Georgia, thanks in large part to this year’s newest Georgia Trustees, John Schuerholz, vice-chair emeritus of the Atlanta Braves, and Frank Blake, retired chair…
Keenan retires, new judicial appointments and more.
Lessons learned from the Great Decatur Condo Flood of 2018.
It's time for state legislators to address problems that plagued the 2018 elections.
Even Lee Thomas is sometimes surprised by the success and scope of Georgia’s film industry. Like the day she was driving along Peachtree Road in Buckhead and saw actor John Malkovich standing on the curb at a traffic light. “I…
A transition team, Democrats under the Dome and more.
In defense of the media’s ideas, ideals and challenges.
Election winners, in memory of Harris Hines and “gag” clauses lifted.
Doug Shipman assumed leadership of Atlanta’s 50-year old Woodruff Arts Center in July 2017. The center, founded in 1968 as a tribute to arts patrons who died in a plane crash at Orly Airport in Paris, houses the Atlanta Symphony…
In Georgia, as elsewhere, politics has become personal and divisive. So, here’s a plea for the new governor: Think unity.
A new state Supreme Court justice, electronic ballots and a new airport GM.
The facts and figures of Georgia’s research enterprise are impressive in their own right: Eight universities bringing in more than $2 billion in funding every year and generating discoveries that improve – or even save – lives, while sending a…
Right up to the point that your bank account is drained or a hacker uses your stolen ID to file a phony tax return, you may be inclined to view big data breaches as theoretical problems. “If you lost access…
A new state Supreme Court judge, Albany State’s new president and an interim director for DFCS.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a point of pride for all of Georgia. Why wouldn’t the state want to control it?
The race for governor heats up, fresh faces in the congressional contests and ports appointments.
Transition in the rearview mirror, the mayor says she is ready to address affordable housing and promote unity
There’s still no solution to the watery tug-of-war between Florida and Georgia.
A new KSU president, barbecue in D.C. and more water wars.
What is driving people to feel so threatened by others across the country?
Inside the gleaming $1.5-billion Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta, all is jaw-droppingly bright, energy-infused and just plain fun. It’s a great place to experience Falcons football or Atlanta United FC soccer amid the best high-tech gadgetry money can buy. The…
A mid-summer runoff, Sally Yates has a new job and the hands-free driving law arrives July 1.
Experiences in customer-service purgatory are universal.
If you know SPANX, you probably know the story of founder Sara Blakely cutting the feet off a pair of pantyhose to create a smooth undergarment to wear under a pair of white pants, which sparked the idea for her…
Recent attempts to tinker with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could make life harder for those in need.
Georgia’s new chief justice, no tuition hike for Georgia colleges and a new ports authority appointment.
Raphael Bostic became the 15th president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta just a year ago, succeeding Dennis Lockhart. In that role, he is responsible for matters relating to monetary policy, bank regulation, payment services and lesser-known…
Students are demanding new approaches to ensuring their safety. It’s time to take them seriously.
Early in his career at United Distributors, on a trip to California’s Napa Valley, Doug Hertz was persuaded to buy two pallets – 108 cases – of Zinfandel, which he brought back to Atlanta. The purchase got a less-than-enthusiastic reception…
Who’s running in the state primary May 22, MARTA gets a new CEO and an open records investigation at Atlanta City Hall.
Making a home is a pretty universal instinct, but homefinding and homemaking aren’t always easy.
There are a couple of things Matt Arthur would like you to know right off the bat about the Technical College System of Georgia. First of all, you can get a terrific education at a very low cost – maybe…
NRA support to Georgia’s congressional delegation, a new PSC chair and a new state rep for District 175.
If you want to improve the quality of public education in Georgia, you have to start with our poverty issue.
The CDC director is out, a new gig for Tom Price and Sen. Isakson pushes for veterans reform progress.
It’s not surprising that Sandra Deal, a former teacher, has made education her focus since becoming Georgia’s First Lady in 2011. She has used her public platform not just to support educational endeavors, but has immersed herself in promoting literacy…
After months of explosive harassment allegations, where do we go from here to guarantee real change?
New Board of Regents members, Olens leaves KSU and special elections.
Georgia Power and Delta Air Lines are brands synonymous with Georgia, and their CEOs, Paul Bowers and Ed Bastian, have become known around the state – and the nation – as leaders who have had a profound impact on our…
Former state Rep. Amy Carter heads to the TCSG, runoff winners and a new Georgia Lottery president & CEO.
Whether it’s dealing with a catastrophic fire on a busy interstate or the day-to-day mobility problems of a growing state, Georgia’s DOT is ready.
Who has the authority to decide what to do with Confederate memorials?
There really is no place to hide from the recent violence and random acts of evil. But what to do?
PSC Commissioner Wise steps down, a runoff for Atlanta mayor and election results.
If you are looking for reasons behind the spate of hospital mergers in the state, start with money and mission. A successful merger has to make business sense, and it has to further the partners’ care and service goals. “First…
Our immigration laws need reforming, and the stakes for the young, hard workers caught in the middle are getting higher.
Just six days after claiming victory in a race that attracted national attention – and tons of money – Karen Handel was sworn in as Georgia’s 6th District representative. She is the state’s first Republican woman to serve in Congress,…
A crowded race for Atlanta mayor, a new Georgia-based ambassador and fighting the opioid crisis.
Moving day forces you to face decades of collected belongings and what they really mean to you.
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