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Letter: More rental units a bad deal for Conyers
For those who are our elected officials who never pay attention to the absolute consequences of building communities where the greater majority of residents are renters, here is a concrete rule of thumb: The more renters you draw to your town the more services they will demand and you must provide by law!
Letter: Heartfelt thanks for prayers and support
Heartfelt thanks for prayers and support. The outpouring of love and support following the death of my wife, Barbara N. McCarthy, has been overwhelming.. We, to include her children and siblings, cannot adequately express our heartfelt gratitude for every person who has assisted and ministered to us. We have been
Letter: Do your part for cleaner air
On Monday, April 29, we will kick off Air Quality Awareness Week with Gov. Nathan Deal to educate Georgians about the health effects of air pollution. It is a time to consider the meaningful actions we all can take to improve outdoor air quality
Letter: Weigh interests of children in selecting superintendent
Weigh interests of children in selecting superintendent. This letter is addressed to members of the Newton County Board of Education. I do not envy you at this time. You carry the weight of all the children of Newton County schools on your shoulders -- and that should be a very
Letter: The problem with CRCTs
Teaching to the test is exactly what you want -- provided what is taught is comprehensive and essential and the test is designed to reveal what the student knows and can do. The problem with high-stakes, end-of-year standardized tests is that they do
Letter: Too many questions left about SPLOST
Eastside High School is only 18 years old. The ESPLOST referendum for March 19 calls for replacing the best-performing high school in Newton County. Regardless of what you have been told, if this SPLOST passes it is in the plan to be replaced
Letter: Prayers, support appreciated
We wish to thank all of our friends and acquaintances for their prayers and words of encouragement during Merry Carol's illness.
Letter: Emergency assistance greatly appreciated
Thanks to the emergency personnel in Rockdale County.
Letter: Thanks to two local heroes
Every child needs heroes. My son had two -- Sheriff Guy Norman and Judge Sidney Nation.. Many years ago my son, who had ADHD and was later diagnosed with autism, started getting into minor troubles. One of the times he got into trouble, the therapist
Letter: Aten's advertising misleading
Candidate Phinia Aten's signs are misleading.
Letter: Honor, honesty and integrity lacking in Washington
Where can we find honor, honesty and integrity in Washington?
Letter: Scrawls cartoon takes unfair aim
Today's so-called "cartoon" (Aug. 8, 2012) by the phantom who calls himself "Scrawls" is one of the most egregious and disgusting you have ever allowed to come to print in your publication.
Letter: Our gun problem goes well beyond Columbine, Aurora
Our gun problem isn't tied to the 2nd Amendment to our Constitution.
Letter: Congrats to judge
All Georgia lawyers and judges should appreciate Judge Johnson's continued commitment to public service.
Letter: Vote for experience on SSEMC board
SSEMC's power supply is dependable now and into the future, and our co-op's conservation efforts are a model for other co-operatives.
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- OUR VIEW: Elections need to be cleaned up
- OUR VIEW: Our students need a push to success
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