Fireworks have Hinesight staff seeing red

Just keep moving forward

This Saturday, I participated in and finished my first 5k race. Never mind that I came in second to last. Never mind the sharp pain shooting through my seemingly ever-expanding hips. It felt nice to finish something.

Thanks for sharing thoughts, concerns

Every year after the legislative session ends, I send out a newsletter to constituents reporting on the activities of our session and asking for feedback on issues important to them.

Welcome troops, honor those overseas

It's wonderful to have members of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team back home. The last of the Vanguard troops have walked across Fort Stewart's Cottrell Field, uncased their colors and embraced the loved ones who've patiently waited for their return, bringing Fort Stewart back to full capacity.

Long County coverage is great

Editor, You know, it's good to have a local news writer here in Long County for the Coastal Courier in Hinesville. That's one of my favorite newspapers, and I feel lost without my Coastal Courier.

Teen week contributors appreciated

Editor, Please accept this letter as our sincere appreciation for the recent contribution of those within our community who helped our youth pastors, Daniel and Chirnique Dotson, and the ministry of Immanuel Christian Center in making our first annual Teen Week event a great success.

Green 'lifestyle' important for all

John Henderson sent me the following little anecdote about "being green" as opposed to actually "living green." I hope you enjoy it. Thank you for sending it, John.

Veteran minister reflects on 50 years of weddings

Two of my favorite schoolteachers, grandson Nicholas Wansley and Mandy Bragg, were married last week. It was a beautiful and moving ceremony. I pray their marriage will be as happy as they, their families and friends were on that special day.

Consider why so many people are unemployed

You throw back the comforter made by Guanzhou Meishi Textile Co. and slip out from under the Egyptian cotton sheets. After brushing your teeth, you dress, putting on a shirt made in Thailand and a tie imported from the U.K. The look is complete with a suit made in Hong Kong. Not wanting to be late, you check the time on your Swiss-made watch as you slip into a pair of Italian loafers.

Government must end abuse of aid program

Politicians have been quick to criticize the federal stimulus package, calling it a waste of tax dollars. They point out that they haven't noticed much of a difference in unemployment rates across the Peach State. Counties are still reporting high percentages, despite millions of dollars being pumped into job programs.

Margie Love columns are a delight

Editor,

Justice center, clerk of courts are top-notch

Editor,

Belongings can always be replaced — love is what matters

A recent break-in to our storage unit reminded me that value is relative. Although the unit holds almost every material thing my husband and I have accumulated over the years, apparently nothing in our unit was worth stealing.

Remembering a rare man on Father’s Day

It has been 27 years since he passed away, and not a day goes by that I don't miss him terribly, especially on Father's Day.

Sound off

My husband and I would like to thank Officer Britting for his assistance with our dog when it was bitten by a cottonmouth out by the transportation department pond. We really thank him for his assistance and direction. He's our hero. Thank you, officer.

Be careful who you send packing

Gov. Nathan Deal very much wants to do away with local boards of education that run Georgia's public school systems.

It takes a village

The success of our community's children is tied to the foundations embedded within them by more than their parents and family; much like in ...

Tempers flare as prayers become personal

The excitement in the Valley was palpable that Tuesday evening as the good folks made their way to the fellowship hall of the Methodist Church ...

Little house that raised a Southern columnist

The little house in which I was privileged to be raised, the same one I wrote of recently, needed its annual deep cleaning. This involves ...

Life can be beachy on pretty barrier island

Life can be pretty beachy here in Liberty County! One of the prettiest barrier islands on Georgia's coast is right here for us to ...

Kaepernick’s stand on flag is wrong

Well, the NFL football season is a week away. Usually at this time of year, NFL fans are being treated to an abundance of coverage ...

Saluting some of Georgia’s unsung heroes

I spoke recently to the Peace Officers' Association of Georgia at their annual conference in Savannah and was privileged to witness a group of dedicated ...

Be careful about who you want to send packing

It's a long-established political truism that a presidential race doesn't really start until after Labor Day.

For and against SPLOST

Editor:

Time to crack down on anonymous companies

The threat from the misuse of anonymous shell companies is real, and routine. Criminals use them to scam consumers, defraud the government, and launder money.

Report: 30 percent of adult Georgian’s considered obese

There is a troubling, but not surprising, report out, "State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America," by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that ...

Gen. Cooper gets help from Private Ryan

Undoubtedly, the two chief forms of entertainment in my hometown in 1998 were politics and church, in no particular order. If we wanted to bowl ...

It's our turn

Editor:

The two Bibles that sit untouched on the mantle

It was with remarkable bravery that Daddy plunked down $1,000 of hard earned, long saved money in 1956 to buy a few acres of ...