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Making progress on truancy
The first days of school are very exciting, as everyone comes together to make sure that the academic year gets off to a great start.
The one and only 'idea guy'
You've probably heard of Larry the Cable Guy, but what about Glenn the Idea Guy? Glenn is nearly as funny as Larry. He also whips out more big ideas than Larry does one-liners. You're likely to hear more of Glenn in the future. He may be trying to run for governor.
A prescription for Grady Hospital
Grady Memorial Hospital is a vital community asset used by residents throughout metropolitan Atlanta, a safety-net hospital for hundreds of thousands of uninsured Georgians that admits tens of thousands of patients a year. All this takes place on an annual budget of $700 million.
Clinton being underestimated
Hillary Clinton has led in almost every national poll among the Democratic presidential candidates, usually by double digits. She has turned in a solid, self-assured performance in the debates, has revved up an impressive organization and hasn't made a major mistake under the glare of a media that magnify everything she does.
Rein in tax-funded spendaholics
By Nathan Tabor Columnist for the Conservative Voice An interesting story has come across the Associated Press wire, one that should give every taxpayer in America pause. President George W. Bush noted the $22 billion difference between the spending proposed by the White House and by Congressional Democrats is not, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi maintains, a "very small difference." The president issued a line that should be tattooed on the foreheads of voters heading ...
Why is Congress so partisan?
Early in my career in the U.S. House, I trekked over to the Senate side one day to watch a debate between Hubert Humphrey and Barry Goldwater, two of the great ideological warriors of the era. I don't recall the issue, but I do remember the heat they generated as they went at each other hammer and tongs. They were knowledgeable, passionate, and deeply committed to their vastly different points of view.
MAF: Winning the hearts and minds
By Victor Kamber President of Coalition Services for Carmen Group Inc. First it was "shock and awe." Saddam was toppled, but rampaging insurgents denied Iraqis the stable democratic government promised them. After months of furious fighting, experts agreed a military victory was unlikely, that there had to be a political solution. With much fanfare, Iraqis voted until their thumbs turned blue, and in a triumph of democracy elected a truly representative government of Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds. ...
Adequate Yearly Progress defined
By Harley Grove Interim superinteendent, Liberty County School System The Liberty County School System is dedicated to providing a quality education to all of the students enrolled in our schools. The schools and system are also held accountable for the progress made each year in student achievement. This progress is reported annually as the Adequate Yearly Progress report and is made available on the public domain of the Georgia Department of Education's Web site. To ...
The black and white of green
"This is about green - not black and white. It's about money." So says the voice in the wilderness, the voice of the dinosaur. This is A. D. "Pete" Correll talking, a guy who should have been sitting at Robert W. Woodruff's right hand back in the 1950s and '60s. Coca-Cola genius Woodruff is long gone. Correll, chairman emeritus of Georgia Pacific, is still plugging away. He is co-chair of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce ...
Democrats against terrorism tipsters
If you see something, hire a lawyer. Then, perhaps, you can say something. That would be the new mantra for passenger vigilance - replacing the ubiquitous "If you see something, say something" - if Democrats get their way in Congress. They oppose an amendment to the homeland-security bill sponsored by Rep. Peter King, R.-N.Y., that would protect anyone from civil lawsuits who, in good faith, offers a tip about suspicious activity on mass transit. The ...
Fresh water, a precious and scarce resouce
The science of hydrology tells us the freshwater we humans and all animals and plants survive on has been in existence since the formation of our planet. That means the water we drink today is the same water that dinosaurs drank. Interesting?
Bittersweet memories of Cuba
There is a story about a bar owner in Miami who some years ago decided to attract Cuban customers, so he put out a sign announcing drink specials for a holiday he had heard about, July 26.
Love of country will see us through
Following the anthrax scare at the Smith Army Education Center two weeks ago, we were once again reminded of the far-reaching effects of terrorism.
It's good to be back!
I have come to the conclusion no one over age 60 should ever attempt to move. I also think it is easier to move to another town than it is to move across town. Having done both in my life, I can make a comparison.
Soldiers, Iraqis working together
Two months ago, I celebrated my 30th anniversary with the Army. During all those years, I've been privileged to command fine American soldiers, marines, airmen and sailors. All are patriotic servants in our uniformed services.
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It's Win-dex Awards time again
Creating an attractive Liberty County is good for all of us who live here.
Jekyll ploy jeopardizes marshes
Georgia's citizens have been kept in the dark regarding two troubling occurrences related to the ongoing update of the Jekyll Island State Park Master Plan:
Public eying more government surveillance
What was thought by many, especially on the left, to be domestic overreach by the George W. Bush administration in the name of national security now appears to be standard practice under the Obama administration.
Diary details Lincoln assassination
Charlie Tinker, according to his diary, was feeling poorly on the morning of April 15, 1865. He had left the office April 12 and gone home to bed. A doctor visited and said he must stay in bed since he had an intermittent fever.
Sticking up for what is right
I'm a bit old-fashioned when it comes to values. Now, mind you, I'm not talking about politics here; I try to steer clear of hot-button issues when it comes to this column. However, I could see how the two could become easily confused or even intertwined.
IRS scandal should be rallying cry for tax reform
The more we learn about the Internal Revenue Service targeting groups based on their ideologies, the more chilling the case becomes.
Tough to be proud of changing nation
Recently, I have been thinking quite a bit about my late father, John Riddle.
No one can question the wisdom of ‘Answer Man’
Well, boys and girls, I see by the old clock on the wall that it is June already. We know what that means. It is time for Answer Man to dig into the question box and see what is on your hearts and minds and assorted body parts.
Community newspapers tell our story
Most community newspapers are small, although there are two or three larger ones that contain pictures of my show calves and me. All of them are slightly yellowed and somewhat worn by the weight of many years.
Waiting for atheists to create sunset or duck-billed platypus
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