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What We Think: Stop the violence
Another senseless murder in our community and a man seriously injured after being shot in a robbery. Less than two weeks before Christmas.
What would drive a man to act in this way? If the purpose is to get cash, then why not just take the money and run? Why did he have to shoot two innocent men in the process?
The Monday murder in Adel in Cook County adds to an already far too long list of murders, shootings and violent acts that have taken place in the region this year. The hopelessness, the senselessness, the randomness, the sadness, are too much for our communities to bear.
How many mothers will lose their children this year? How many will lose a husband, wife or family member? How can we tolerate this in South Georgia?
Law enforcement is doing all it can to step up patrols to keep an eye on areas known for violence, but it isn’t enough. Citizens have to get involved too. Actively involved, in order to stem the flow of blood from innocent victims.
If you see something suspicious, call the police. If you see someone out of place in your neighborhood, call the police. If you know someone who is getting ready to commit a crime, stop them or turn them in.
Take a hard line on murders. Catch the killers and keep more from developing. Teach children right from wrong and that violence is not the answer to life’s problems. Stop tolerating violence and rally around those who are victims of these senseless acts.
Only by letting it known throughout the region that we’ve had enough and we’re not going to take it anymore will there be a chance at seeing this alarming trend of violence begin to dissipate.
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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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