Here are some of the issues that area residents are discussing. The statements were phoned in anonymously, so the Courier does not vouch for their veracity, nor do we know what motivated the callers:

May the Lord bless the person who stole from a dead person. I hope you enjoy watching the flowers grow.

To the person who abandoned three kittens on Christopher Drive, I hope you’re happy because one of them got run over. Pet owners, do not abandon pets. Take them to animal control or a rescue organization. Abandoned pets cannot care for themselves.

All these letters about the racial profile in Hinesville. What percentage of crime is done by black males between 15 and 30? Look at the numbers. They tell the truth.

I’ve lived in Long County all my life, through all the speed traps and clip joints. Now we’ve got another scandal.

After watching “Adam 12” and “Dragnet” on the retro TV channel it makes perfect sense to have our police travel in pairs, safer for them and cheaper for taxpayers. Bring back the buddy system.

First the doctor’s son, now the UGA athletic director. Don’t drink and drive.