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

Some people act like this recession is not hurting them. The recession is getting everyone where it hurts.

The president is African-American. We, as a country, need to deal with that. If we give him a try he may ultimately improve the country.

There was a rash of armed robberies in Hinesville the other night while the police were out giving citations for seatbelt and noise violations.