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The ‘Cookie and Coal’ awards for 2025 in Georgia politics
Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist Patricia Murphy reflects on who has been naughty and nice in Georgia politics for 2025.
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Sonny Perdue: College still pays. We can’t afford to pretend otherwise.
Higher ed teaches students critical thinking, teamwork and adaptability — traits employers rank as more important than any single technical skill, USG chancellor says.
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Fani/GOP showdown lives up to pre-fight hype. Now, let’s move on.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis arrived like a fighter approaching the ring. Or, more so, like a wrestler ready to perform.
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How former Republican Geoff Duncan plans to win Georgia for Democrats
With a pitch to Democrats, independents and 'disgusted' Republicans, Geoff Duncan says he's the only Democrat who can beat Republicans in 2026.
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Democrats lost the shutdown, but dominate the messaging war on health care
While Democrats failed to force any legislative changes on health insurance, the shutdown helped put increasing pressure on vulnerable Republicans in Congress.
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Australia’s social media ban should be a call to action for parents
Australia’s social media ban for minors sparks debate on tech addiction and why parents should lead the way in setting limits at home.
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The obituary, when folks are dying to get into the newspaper
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution dies Dec. 31, 2025, at age 157.
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Trump’s rules threaten history at Georgia’s MLK Jr. and Ocmulgee national sites
This week, gift shops and bookstores at national parks are being ordered to purge items that don't match Trump's agenda. This feels like a threat to American history.
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Keeping immigrant students safe means talking about ICE
Students should have spaces to read, write and talk about what is happening in their lives, communities and the world, not ignore important issues.
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Deferred or wait-listed? How to increase your college admissions chances.
While a deferral or waitlist can bring more uncertainty and more waiting, these outcomes are also another chance for students to showcase their academic abilities.







