THUMBS UP: To the Georgia Department of Transportation for completing the work on the intersections at Northside Drive and Bemiss Road, and St. Augustine Road and River Street. The new turn lanes are working as intended and the roads are safer for motorists.
THUMBS UP: To everyone participating in the Ray City two-mile walk and gospel concert today. The events are part of the small town’s 10-month-long Centennial Celebration. Ray City was incorporated in 1909 and has come a long way from its humble beginnings.
THUMBS UP: To those parents who participated in the Valdosta City School System’s first Parent Summit. The event featured a series of workshops designed to help parents better help their children achieve success in school. Research has proven — again and again — that parents who are involved have a positive impact on their child’s education.
THUMBS UP: To the newly chartered Azalea City Quota Club for partnering with Moody Air Force Base to deliver school supplies to children in Afghanistan. As Maj. Anthony L. Wright told the club, “The smallest things make a big difference in the lives of these kids.”
THUMBS UP: To all of the Valdosta High School students recently recognized for their academic achievements. Mary Macheski-Preston and Jordan P. Rickman were named National Merit Scholarship program semifinalists. Twenty-two students were presented AP Scholar awards for their performances on Advanced Placement program examinations.
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Memorial Day: A solemn occasion
Memorial Day has taken on many meanings through the years. The unofficial start of summer, a day off from work, a day to honor family and friends who have passed away.
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Elections: Creating a two-party region?
Twenty years ago, most area elections were decided during the primaries. Then, almost every candidate qualified as a Democrat. While there may be plenty of challengers on the ballot, many seats were decided in July or a few weeks later during the primary run-off.
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THUMBS UP: To South Georgians making fine impressions on television singing competitions. Phillip Phillips of Leesburg won “American Idol” this week. Meanwhile, Lowndes High School graduate Stacia Watkins participated in the new ABC show “Duets.” Well done!
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Farewell to the vanishing ace
Donald S. “Bush” Bryan was not only a rare individual. He was part of a vanishing breed.
An Adel resident for the past 30 years, Bryan was a World War II flying ace. Not just an ace but a double ace. A pilot must down five enemy aircraft to become an ace; Bryan downed 13.3 enemy planes in Europe. The fractions represent planes downed with other pilots. -
A widespread mosquito alert
In announcing the discovery of a mosquito carrying the West Nile Virus strain, city and health officials did not include the specific location of the discovery.
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Of Guantanamo Bay and a Founding Father
Some readers may wonder how a Valdosta High School graduate could bring himself as an attorney to represent a Guantanamo Bay prisoner charged in connection to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
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Congratulations, VSU Softball!
This weekend, Valdosta State University Blazers Softball became the latest team to add to Valdosta’s TitleTown legacy.
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School’s out so watch out!
Summer is a time of rest, vacations and trips. It is a time when school is out, when people take time off from work, when people may stay out a little later. It is a time of swimming, trying new things, and seeking adventure.
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Qualifiers are next leaders
While the national media focuses attention on the presidential election, it should be remembered that we will also choose our local leaders this year.
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THUMBS UP: To the 2011-12 arts season. Theatre Guild Valdosta’s rollicking comedy, “Caught in the Net,” officially brings to a close a magnificent schedule of shows ranging from theatre to opera to concerts to art exhibits and more from a variety of area venues. Theatre Guild will also open the 2012-13 season this summer with the musical “Into the Woods.” Until then, arts lovers can soon enjoy a new series of exhibits from the year-round Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts and three musicals starting in two weeks from Peach State Summer Theatre.
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