A local developer is planning to develop property adjacent to the 5 Points shopping center. That developer is represented by the same law firm that has apparently advised the city council that they are within their rights to seize the 5 Points shopping center and redevelop it. Something stinks about this scenario, and it ain't the left over turkey.
I remember in the early 50s the support of Billy Langdale and his family for the Boy Scouts by allowing scouts from all over South Georgia to have a large encampment on the Langdale land. One memory I cherish is Billy Langdale holding every scout in awe and totally quiet around a large campfire with his story of the U.S Navy's Secret "Ploop Maker.” Thanks, Mr. Billy for the support and memories, we need more like you today.
Congratulations to Park Avenue United Methodist Church on a Christmas concert well done. Thank you for your contributions to our community.
Like I’ve said, Valdosta is becoming the next Albany. Will the last non-criminal to leave, please turn out the lights.
I would like to rave about the white house on Touchton Road with their beautiful array of Christmas lights. It is so beautiful.
I agree with the editorial ‘Taking What You Don't Have.’ It stated very well that if this property can be taken, anything the city wants can be taken.
I like how the mayor of Valdosta is looking out for my best interests. My fixed-income budget allows for more sales tax for a new auditorium.
I dare the mayor of Valdosta to go to the local electronics retailer and pick up an LCD TV and give the retailer $50, tell them that the price they have listed is not what he wants to pay. I'm certain that will work out nicely for him.
Didn't we just build a convention center off of Hwy. 84 to handle business events? Does Valdosta really need to spend our money to build a redundant facility? In a recession? Really?
I have an idea how the mayor and city council of Valdosta could better service our community: Quit spending so much, lower taxes and try not to scare off new businesses by taking property that is not yours to take.
What We Think
Rant & Rave for Wednesday, December 16, 2009
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Leaving NCLB behind
Georgia schools may be sighing in relief today, following the announcement that the U.S. Department of Education granted a waiver to the state, along with nine others, from the rigorous requirements of the No Child Left Behind act.
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Don’t jettison landmark
While we respect the request to relocate the F-86 aircraft from outside Mathis City Auditorium to the new Moody Air Force Base Airpark, we would hope the city and MAFB would reconsider moving it.
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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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Leaving NCLB behind
