President Joe Biden addressed the nation Monday and defended his decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan despite the rapid takeover of the country by the Taliban.
In Georgia, residents were quick to share their opinions of Biden’s actions, the overall effort in Afghanistan and the Taliban’s swift advance back to power.
Below are some local reactions posted on social media.
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Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.