When did the city change the business license renewal process? We used to have our license renewed by April 1, now it is Dec. 31. Don't you think that you could have let us know.
What is Floyd Rose doing to encourage black kids to stay in school or to set up tutoring programs? Is he part of the solution or just pointing blame at others?
Does the Lake Park Police really find it necessary to block the southbound turn on highway 41 into Lake Park Elementary? At least wait until 7:30 a.m. when all the teachers are at work, instead of 7:15 a.m. Kids aren't even allowed into the building until 7:45 a.m. There wasn't a traffic problem before, but the area is congested now.
"We are not responsible for our condition." Wow. Rev. Rose, that should tell you something. Sounds like part of the problem to me. If I don't have a job, decent housing, or health care, it's not my fault. Oh, that's right. I'm white, so it is my fault.
People please realize that tasers save lives. I would rather be tasered anyday that beat with a night stick. Get educated.
The police are doing a fantastic job combating crime in Valdosta. There is not much they can do unless a criminal act is committed. It is a fine line they have to walk without being accused of racial profiling or being too aggressive.
How about the superintendent and BOE coach the football team next year? With all those brains, how could we lose?
Thanks for the terrific story about a friendly woman who is an absolute pleasure to do business with. I knew there was a reason we liked Tammy Buhler.
Why should students pay fees for activities they never participate in at VSU? My daughter only uses the clinic. Fees should be on an as-you-use-it basis. Charge a dollar for admission to campus events.
I don't see how Valdosta gets away with their substitute teacher policy or their segregation. Three schools have all the impoverished students.
It seems there has been quite a bit of discussion concerning the term African American. You should always be proud of your heritage but remember first and foremost you are American. Some of Asian descent call themselves Amerasian. Maybe everyone should follow that lead.
What We Think
Rant & Rave for Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009
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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?
