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I went to the mountaintop but it was gone

This Valentine's Day I celebrated "I Love Mountains Day." I delivered valentines to politicians who keep allowing King Coal to cut the heads off the oldest mountains in the world.

March 01, 2008 | By Janisse Ray Columnist | Opinion

General Assembly half way through session

The 2008 Georgia General Assembly session is in mid-stream as we have completed its 14th day (Friday).

February 28, 2008 | By Rep. Ron Stephens Special to the Courier | Opinion

Conservatives should vote for McCain

Recently, Dr. James Dobson came out publicly and stated that if Arizona Sen. John McCain carries the Republican nomination for the presidency he would not cast a vote in the 2008 presidential election.

February 28, 2008 | By Mike Riddle Columnist | Opinion

Live from the Gold Dome

So far, watching Georgia politics in 2008 has been like having a ringside seat at a professional wrestling match. Legislating sound laws and presenting calm and prudent budget plans have been replaced by threatened body slams and real flying chairs.

February 26, 2008 | By Bill Shipp Columnist | Opinion

Measure would reform DOT

The Senate was hard at work again this week, boldly tackling difficult issues facing our state. One of the issues at the top of that list is transportation.

February 26, 2008 | By Sen. Tommie Williams Special to the Courier | Opinion

Proposal would restire $1.7 million to local schools

Liberty County students and property taxpayers could see some much-needed help under a tax relief bill introduced in the House of Representatives last week.

February 26, 2008 | By Rep. Al Williams Special to the Courier | Opinion

I'm voting for Huckabee

I have the distinguished honor of endorsing Gov. Mike Huckabee as the candidate to become the Republican nominee and the next president of the United States. He has extensive leadership experience, and he possesses strong Christian conservative values. He is dedicated to promoting personal responsibility, and believes in less government, less taxes and empowering the family. He is the Republican that I trust with the future of our country.

February 23, 2008 | By State Sen. Tommie Williams Special to the Courier | Opinion

Democrats offer school tax relief

This week, Georgia House Democrats announced two legislative proposals that would put a stop to school funding cuts and relieve the burden of nearly $1.6 billion in tax shifts from local property owners. The plans provide fiscally sound property tax relief by fully funding the Quality Basic Education (QBE) Act.

February 23, 2008 | By State Rep. Al Williams Special to the Courier | Opinion

Deficits, Federal Reserve causing meltdown

Make no mistake about it, the central economic problem facing the United States is out-of-control federal spending and the massive federal debt that continues to pile up.

February 23, 2008 | By Jacob C. Hornberger Columnist | Opinion

Country needs youth to learn democracy

If, by chance, you have visited a presidential campaign headquarters, you might have noticed one of the more striking aspects of the various campaigns - how young their foot-soldiers are. You see them in the background in many campaigns.

February 23, 2008 | By Lee Hamilton Columnist | Opinion

Nunn or Roy for VP, too?

presidential nominee that we overlooked two obvious Georgia possibilities as the Democratic running mate - former Gov. Roy Barnes or former Sen. Sam Nunn.

February 23, 2008 | By Bill Shipp Columnist | Opinion

Why I drive a hybrid car

Five years ago one person in Appling County owned a hybrid car. That was a man who had been mayor, a munificent ambassador who went around with pockets full of tie pens that read "Baxley."

February 21, 2008 | By Janisse Ray Columnist | Opinion

Vets want victory in Iraq, support for troops

The lack of support shown by national lawmakers to give troops the support needed to achieve their mission has become egregious. Americans wag at political assertions of troop support as the mission is obstructed.

February 21, 2008 | By LTC (ret.) Steven Russell Columnist | Opinion

Let the vetting begin

Bill Shipp column Jan. 27, 2008 LET THE VETTING BEGIN This is serious. Gov. Sonny Perdue really is on the short list of possible Republican vice presidential nominees. At first, I thought somebody was kidding me. Now I'm satisfied Sonny is prepping for the national scene. An impeccable source spilled the beans. No wonder Sonny has been flying off to Washington and other faraway places. He is boning up on national and international concerns. He ...

February 12, 2008 | By Bill Shipp Columnist | Opinion

Budget work dominates week

This session has started off extremely busy as the senate is already considering and tackling major issues, including a statewide water management plan, gun rights and the budget.

February 12, 2008 | By Sen. Tommie Williams Special to the Courier | Opinion

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Thanks to great humanitarian

Editor, Saturday, May 11, was the birthday of well-known Hinesville entrepreneur and philanthropist Gary W. Dodd. I'd like to thank my dear friend and Kirk Healing Center for the Homeless co-founder for all he has done for Hinesville and, especially, for the homeless men and women we serve.

May 13, 2013 | Staff Report | Opinion

Do something, big or small, for mom

Although you, my devoted readers and fans, likely are reading this on Mother's Day, it was written several days ahead of time, so I have no idea what kinds of surprises this special day will hold for me.

May 13, 2013 | By Hollie Moore Barnidge Columnist | Opinion

Fire service fight continues

Editor: I see that Liberty County is still trying to take away Midway's fire department by using fear tactics. If Liberty County wants full-time firefighters in Midway, all the county has to do is send some of Midway's property taxes back to the city so that the city can hire the full-time firefighters.