Neely Young

Great Bursts of Energy

Words of wisdom from Plato, Socrates and Aristotle still illuminate the whole of our cultural landscape. Centuries later, the Renaissance produced great leaders like Charles V and Martin Luther. What's ahead for the 21st century?

A Change of Terms

The new Republican legislature and Republican governor are on a major campaign to cut state taxes and state services. This shift in government harkens back to an earlier century.

Tax Reform

Some Georgia leaders favor a proposal that would do away with income tax and replace it with a 23 percent sales tax. But former Gov. Roy Barnes says raising taxes to cut taxes doesn't work.