VALDOSTA —
The general election is right around the corner, and in two weeks, the decision will be made on who will lead this country for the next four years. The candidates for president have faced off now in two debates, with a third and final debate scheduled for Monday, Oct. 22, focusing on foreign policy.
The local elections will also decide a number of key positions in Lowndes County for the next four years, including who will be the new county commission chairman with current chairman Ashley Paulk’s decision not to seek re-election.
Although early voting began on Monday of this week, those who are still undecided who to cast their ballot for will have three opportunities to hear the local candidates discuss issues, their reasons for running and qualifications, and be questioned by moderators. All three events are open to the public and there may be opportunities for questions from audience members as well.
It’s easy to get excited about a television debate between the presidential contenders, but the local candidates will have as much if not more impact on this community and its citizens as the national candidates. If you are undecided, or simply want to get to know more about the individuals running for local office, these three opportunities, beginning tonight, will give you that chance.
Thursday, Oct. 18
7 p.m.
Rainwater Conference Center, Norman Drive
Sponsored by: NewsTalk 105.9 and the Home Builders Association of South Georgia.
Monday, Oct. 22
7 p.m.
Serenity Church, 1619 N. Lee St.
Sponsored by: The 30 Club of Valdosta
Wednesday, Oct. 24
7 p.m.
Valdosta High School Performing Arts Center,
N. Forrest St.
Sponsored by: The American Association of University Women
What We Think
Forums shed light on candidates
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Historic day celebrated
On January 1, 1863, Pres. Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, announcing that all persons held as slaves within the rebellious areas are and henceforth shall be free.
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How this garden grew
A special-needs couple wanted a garden. A teacher not only wanted to teach gardening skills but she also wanted to instill a sense of community purpose within her young students.
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Happy Father’s Day
He beamed with pride on our birth. He understood worry upon our birth. He is the giant by which we would judge all men. He protected us. He provided for us. He often sacrificed time with us to provide for us. He spent time with us.
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Thumbs up
THUMBS UP: To Stevie Young of Valdosta. The owner of Artistic Taxidermy, Young won Best in the World, Turkey, in the 2013 World Taxidermy Championship. His eastern wild turkey display dominated the competition, earning him the distinction of best in the world. Another title for TitleTown!
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Canning preserves food, way of life
When the going gets tough, the tough getting canning. Valdosta-Lowndes County residents have this opportunity.
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PSST!: Round Two!
With tonight’s opening of “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” Peach State Summer Theatre presents its second show of the 2013 season.
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A responsible fix for pets
The photo and story in Sunday’s paper about the dog whose owners had left him tied up with an electrical cord elicited a tremendous response from readers, outraged at the dog’s treatment.
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A band-aid in a crisis?
The announcement Monday by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities that a crisis stabilization center will be built in Lowndes County is good news for some, not so great for others.
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Slowing down for summer
Twenty-some years ago, it seemed Valdosta and South Georgia slowed down for the summer. School was out. Controversies seemed to dwindle. People seemed to work shorter hours despite the longer days.
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Storms: Of preparation and prayer
If you haven’t already, maybe this morning in church would be a good time to say a prayer of thanks that Tropical Storm Andrea blessed us with some much-needed rain while sparing us the overwhelming catastrophe that weather has wreaked upon the Midwest in recent weeks.
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Historic day celebrated
