The Times urges every citizen to get out and vote in this Tuesday’s election, if you haven’t already.
In addition to city council seats, mayors, school board seats, etc. being decided in this election, the referendum on the expansion of the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners will also be decided by voters. The referendum is supported by The Valdosta Daily Times as the commission needs to expand. While this may not be the best or most desirable solution for everyone, it’s certainly a step in the right direction and should be approved.
Voters are urged to go to the polls and vote yes on the expansion of the Lowndes County Commission from three to five voting commissioners to represent their interests in the community.
The Times is also endorsing for the Valdosta City Council and the Valdosta Board of Educationseats. The candidates were among those interviewed by The Times.
Each was asked to complete a questionnaire regarding their personal concerns, their opinions, their qualifications, and the issues they hope to resolve. The Times Editorial Board based its endorsements of the candidates from their answers in addition to their comments at two political forums held this fall. Even though this isn’t a high profile statewide or national election, it’s still a very important one locally. The decisions that you choose to make at the polls Tuesday will help determine who the leadership of our communities are for the next four years. If you choose not to vote, you are giving up your right to criticize or complain about issues.
Be a part of the process. Vote on Tuesday and help determine who will decide the fate of your community.
What We Think
What We Think: Election day is a day 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, thumbs down
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
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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Events that get things done
Finding something that repeatedly attracts the public is difficult enough, but finding an event that accomplishes that feat while also promoting your organization and helping others … well, in many places, that’s a rarity.
Not so for the Valdosta area. - More What We Think Headlines
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Elections: Creating a two-party region?
