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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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. -
Sports tourneys: They will come
More than 20 years after its release, “Field of Dreams’” mantra, “If you build it, they will come,” has possibly become one of the most overused lines from any movie. Yet, it seems all too fitting for what’s been happening lately within the Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks and Recreation Authority.
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Grading policy: A second chance?
