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Volunteerism has no political party

Having spent much of our lives involved with civic activities, we have seen firsthand how community involvement can make a difference. We have seen how volunteer service can transform people and create healthy communities where people are happier, more fulfilled and actually live longer.

October 11, 2007 | By Michelle Nunn and Eric Tanenblatt Guest Commentators | Opinion

Consider donating to United Way

The Liberty County branch of the United Way of the Coastal Empire is in the midst of its annual fundraising drive, meaning several local non-profit organizations are looking to the community again for much-needed support.

October 09, 2007 | Staff Report | Opinion

Kingston should apologize

Rep. Jack Kingston of Savannah says he will not apologize for asking for $83 million in the current federal budget for local projects for Georgia and his district.

October 09, 2007 | By Bill Shipp Columnist | Opinion

Pets can add much to life, take care of theirs

As a long-time resident of Liberty County, I feel compelled to speak up once again about pet overpopulation, the reason why it exists, and the fact that we all have the responsibility to address it.

October 04, 2007 | Petra Brooks Guest columnist | Opinion

Running over 'the little guy'

Liberty County seemingly has a rather poor reputation among a portion of its population. On a routine basis, people contact the Courier to express their dismay about certain powerhouses in the community - private and elected - who appear to run over the "little guy" on their way to financial success.

October 02, 2007 | Staff Report | Opinion

If not Thompson, then how about ...

I have a sinking feeling Fred Thompson is not going to make the cut. That is too bad. He looks just like a film director's idea of Lyndon Johnson. Fred could star as a presidential candidate, maybe even a president. I'm a real fan of Fred. He has given solid performances as a district attorney, a Watergate lawyer, a U.S. senator, a submarine commander, an FBI supervisor, a CIA director and two presidents, Andy Jackson ...

October 02, 2007 | By Bill Shipp Columnist | Opinion

Golden oldies and politics

Cleveland got me thinking about campaigns past. Or perhaps it was just the music; The Coasters, The Drifters, The Four Seasons, The Four Tops.

September 29, 2007 | By Charles Bierbauer Columnist | Opinion

Liberty and justice for some

Imagine rotting in a prison cell, missing your child's birthday, your anniversary, family gatherings. Now imagine you're innocent. This is a fate that befalls far too many Georgians. We like to think we protect our citizenry from such a tragedy. We can never know just how many innocent Americans have fallen victim to the shortcomings of our criminal justice system. What we do know is that if people caught up in this system do not ...

September 27, 2007 | By Jonathan Rapping Columnist | Opinion

Blog Topic: Sunday alcohol sales

It seems so strange to me that others think that by not allowing people to make choices we can control problems. Abuse of substances take place every day. Should we close pharmacies on Sundays?

September 27, 2007 | By Uncledu Blogger | Opinion

Blog Topic: Dangerous intersection

I am very concerned about a potentially dangerous situation that exists on Highway 84 (Islands Highway) just east of the I-95 interchange. The Liberty County Development Authority has developed the Tradeport East Industrial Park which includes the Target and Tire Rack distribution centers. I appreciate the new job growth that comes along with this new development; however, I am very concerned about the dangerous conditions created by large trucks attempting to enter the industrial park. ...

September 27, 2007 | By Angela Coleman Blogger | Opinion

Deregulating auto insurance isn'y for drivers

Seventeen years ago, the Georgia public, fed up with car insurance rates that almost doubled from the 1982 to 1988, voted an insurance commissioner out of office and replaced him with one who promised to fight automobile rate increases. And following the 1990 campaigns, the Georgia General Assembly changed the law, giving the state insurance commissioner approval power over rate increases. Because of that, Georgia now has the fourth lowest rates in the Southeast and ...

September 25, 2007 | Staff Report | Opinion

Initiatives show healthy logic

Earlier this summer, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle presented a plan to give consumers more healthcare choices. He wants Georgians to be able to purchase affordable, portable health insurance through a simplified free market system. I couldn't agree more.

September 25, 2007 | By Sen. Tommie Williams Georgia State Senate Majority Leader | Opinion

The shrinking donkey

If Sen. Larry Craig wiggled out of his guilty plea for trolling for male sex partners in a public toilet and somehow wound up on the GOP presidential ticket, what would happen?

September 25, 2007 | By Bill Shipp Columnist | Opinion

Covered bridges make scenic visit

Eyesore of the week: The strange thing about pointing out all these eyesores, is that nothing is being done about any of them. My nomination for this week is the abandoned, overgrown lot on First Street in Lake George with a junk trailer with windows broken out, sitting in the back of the lot and probably harboring rats and snakes. According to neighbors, it was abandoned eight years ago. So does that mean that the ...

September 22, 2007 | By Dot Moss Columnist | Opinion

Tips on eco-friendly travel

Autumn is a busy travel time for my husband, Lindsay, and me. We both went to the University of Georgia and we "bleed red and black." Translation: we are pretty avid fans. When September comes, we head up to Athens for as many home games as we can. So this is a good time to highlight some tips for making road trips as environmentally-friendly as possible.

September 22, 2007 | By Sara Swida Columnist | Opinion

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Georgia court ruling is setback for state

Columbus lost a huge one in court this week, and it wasn't even close. The Georgia Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that a 2012 Muscogee County Superior Court decision protecting trees along Georgia rights-of-way is invalid.

May 14, 2013 | Columbus Ledger | Opinion

Hinesville makes mark with water conservation

Congratulations to Hinesville for placing among the top-10 cities in its category for the 2013 National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation sponsored by the Wyland Foundation.

May 14, 2013 | By Sara Swida Columnist | Opinion

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.