What We Think
What We Think: Thumbs up, thumbs down
THUMBS DOWN: To all those who would think it’s acceptable to shout racial slurs from afar during a peaceful poetry reading. Poetic Magic experienced just this during a recent event in Lanier County. It is a shame that these poets, men and women of all ages and all races, were denied their right to speak freely, to reveal their poetry as a living art without fear of harm. Their mission is simply to contribute to cultural exchange and social tolerance through the power of the voice, not to spread hate.
THUMBS UP: To the Valdosta Police Department for making an arrest in the Sunday mass shooting at Hudson Dockett. Additional arrests are expected very soon. This incident resulted in the death of a Valdosta teenager and injury to at least 10 others, including children.
THUMBS UP: To J.L. Lomax Elementary School for participating in Plant a Row for the Hungry. This program teaches students about agriculture, where their produce comes from, and the importance of helping those who are less fortunate. The students donated sweet potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant and so much more to America’s Second Harvest of South Georgia Inc.
THUMBS UP: To Thomas Yawn for making and reporting weather-related observations on a daily basis from his home in Homerville for 21 years. He was presented the John Campanius Holm Award for his efforts. This is the second most prestigious award given by the National Weather Service.
THUMBS UP: To Lowndes County Commissioner Joyce Evans for hosting the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia District 11 at the new Lowndes County Judicial Complex. The group discussed everything from a possible T-SPLOST for transportation to funding for a statewide Trauma Care Network to water planning.
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What we think: Public has right to know
The accidental release of three inmates from the Lowndes County Jail was an unfortunate incident.
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What we think: Wanted: Your vote
Early voting for the runoff election to see who will make it to the November general election begins today at the Elections Office in Lowndes County, 2808 N. Oak St.
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What We Think: Wanting answers for Wanat
Family of American soldiers killed in Afghanistan have wanted answers.
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Severe heat warnings
More than two thirds of the counties in Georgia were on extreme heat alerts Monday as temperatures rose to the high 90s with a heat index well over 100 degrees.
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Blood for all ages
While many children have spent the summer swimming, Sammy Giltner, 8, and Savannah Dallas, 5, have endured chemotherapy treatments.
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Where’s the money?
As part of a large transportation public hearing this week, the city unveiled its proposed plans for the new Gateways Project that will affect West Hill Avenue from Interstate 75 to downtown, and Madison Highway from the airport to South Patterson Street.
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Thumbs up, thumbs down
THUMBS DOWN: To the candidates who have not removed their campaign signs from area roadways and yards. The only candidates who need signs at this point are those heading into the runoff and — maybe — those who are already guaranteed a place on the November ballot.
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What we think: One vote
Think your vote doesn’t matter? Did you have a candidate you liked but didn’t vote because you thought, well, what’s one vote?
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What we think: Sad end for Fresh Start
Fresh Start seems to have been a good idea that came to a rotten end this week. After all, there was the disappointed anger of those turned away a few weeks ago because the program lacked the manpower to handle hundreds of applications at one time.
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Election vote
Every election is important, but some seem more important than others. This is one of those elections. With the state’s budget on the ropes, education funding bled nearly dry, and a multitude of other issues crowding for attention, management and money, this may well be one of the most important elections in Georgia’s history.
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