Archive By Section - Opinion
Going into the 2010 census, it was generally understood that Southwest Georgia, with its population stagnant, would take a political blow once the numbers from the census were used to determine the distribution of seats in the General Assembly and Congress.
May 22, 2012
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Albany Herald
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Opinion
Imagine the federal government of the United States came to your door with a national security problem - and asked you to handle it.
May 22, 2012
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The Augusta Chronicle
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Opinion
It's hard to understand how members of a lawmaking and policy-making body with an approval rating that's lower than 20 percent can keep their jobs.
May 22, 2012
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The Brunswick News
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Opinion
As tassels are pulled from one side of the graduation cap to the other, another generation leaves high school and enters into adulthood.
May 22, 2012
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Joselynn McKenna
Columnist
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Opinion
More than 100 Long County teenagers this weekend and more than 600 of Liberty County's next weekend will take what likely is one of their first rites of passage into adulthood, walking across stages to receive their high-school diplomas.
May 21, 2012
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Courier editorial
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Opinion
Editor,
May 21, 2012
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Gary Gilliard
President/CEO Seven Ministries
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Opinion
Ed: Hey, Susie. What brings you to the shopping mall today?
May 17, 2012
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State Sen. Buddy Carter
Guest columnist
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Opinion
Skeeter Skates, owner of Skeeter's Tree Stump Removal and Plow Repair in Metropolitan Pooler, called me this week. That was an historic occasion. Maybe not man-landing on-the-moon historic, but pretty close to it.
May 17, 2012
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Dick Yarbrough
Guest columnist
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Opinion
In February 2011, Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew Carpenter was shot and killed while on patrol in Afghanistan.
May 16, 2012
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Marietta Daily Journal
mdjonline.com
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Opinion
Were it not for jawboning by the state and local chambers of commerce, plus quite a few hometown newspapers such as ours, the ballot question on July 31 regarding a special added penny of sales tax that will run for 10 years solely for transportation projects wouldn't have a prayer of carrying in most of the state. It still may not.
May 15, 2012
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Rome News-Tribune/The Augusta Chronicle
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Opinion
Your mother tried to teach you some valuable lessons. Moms have a unique ability to impart essential wisdom. Unfortunately, most of us were too young to really appreciate their value. Mother's Day is a great time to review.
May 15, 2012
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Bryan Golden
Guest columnist
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Opinion
This Sunday marks my first Mother's Day as a mom. Never before have I had more respect for all the work that goes into being a good mom.
May 14, 2012
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Joselynn McKenna
Columnist
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Opinion
Editor,
May 14, 2012
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Daniel Rico
Hinesville
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Opinion
Whenever I need a nap, I attend the monthly meeting of the Midway City Council. I have yet to see the council discuss important issues, or anyone on the council motion to do something really important, except Councilman Doyle.
May 10, 2012
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Len Calderone
Guest columnist
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Opinion
Just when my life seemed to have lost all meaning, up jumps Ambassador to Outer Space Cynthia McKinney, who has announced her intentions to run for Congress as a member of the Green Party this fall in Georgia's 4th District.
May 10, 2012
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Dick Yarbrough
Guest columnist
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Opinion
