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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Shame in Berrien County
Unfortunately for Sherrie Williams of the Berrien County school-based health clinic, she talked to The Times and praised the program that she oversees. This pride in her work led to the loss of her job.
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Grading policy: A second chance?
In clarifying the Lowndes County Schools’ controversial grading policy, Superintendent Dr. Steve Smith spoke of second chances.
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Be up to any weather challenge
Georgia’s Severe Weather Awareness Week starts today and runs through Friday. The idea behind the week is to prepare Georgians for weather emergencies and how to keep these situations from becoming tragedies.
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Parents and schools
There is a lot of talk lately about school systems and grading policies, and how all of a child's problems come back to a lack of parenting. But is it really that simple? Can it be a case where the school systems are so focused on the problem few that the majority of students are ignored?
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Thumbs up, thumbs down
THUMBS UP: To Brooks County High School engineering and technology teacher Don Morgan and his students. They recently received national attention for their work with biodiesel fuel. They collect used cooking oil from area fast-food restaurants then process this oil into biodiesel. Morgan hopes to next interest the Brooks County school buses into running on the fuel created in his class. This classroom not only prepares students for the future but may prepare all of us for an alternative energy source.
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Take me out to the ball park
The Valdosta State baseball season begins today. The Blazers host Lindenwood at 2:30 p.m. Nothing beats quality baseball played in warm weather with a great venue like Billy Grant Field.
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What We Think: Signing Day
Wednesday was National Signing Day, the day when high school athletes across the country make official announcements about what school they’ve chosen to sign with.
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School policy fails expectations
Lowndes County Schools recently implemented new grading guidelines for students. These guidelines have left many parents upset ...
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Just the facts, please
The Times has taken some hits this weekend following the reporting of the Rev. Floyd Rose’ rally on Saturday concerning the car which drove into a home, killing an infant on New Year’s, and an incident at Pinevale Learning Center. Some police officers think the VDT is not being fair, and Rose accused the VDT of not printing the facts, but the facts are as follows:
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Fathers teaching daughters
It began as a small gathering for fathers and daughters. It has become one of Valdosta’s most popular social events of the year.
Several years ago, Jeff Stewart co-founded the event with his wife, Becky, as a way for him to give a special night to his two daughters. Other fathers of First Presbyterian Church liked the idea and the Father-Daughter Valentine Dance was born. - More What We Think Headlines
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Shame in Berrien County
