What We Think
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THUMBS UP: To the Valdosta Police Department for its quick response to the armed robbery at the Firehouse Subs location on North Ashley Street on Tuesday night. An arrest was made just moments after police arrived on the scene. Also, thumbs up to police for making arrests in the Dec. 9 armed robbery of the Hardee’s on South Patterson Street.
THUMBS UP: To the residents of Merriman Court, G.R. Holton, Allan and Pam Williams, Bill and Joanne Halter and Matthew Lindsey for winning the Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks and Recreation Authority’s holiday decorating contest. A total of 27 homes shared their holiday light displays with judges.
THUMBS UP: To everyone who participated in the 17th Annual Outback Riders Toy Run a week ago. More than 2,000 bikes made the journey from the Preferred Outlets at Lake Park to Five Points, each one loaded down with toys for less fortunate boys and girls in the area.
THUMBS DOWN: To Antonio Butler for trying to snag a piece of a $7,000 reward by turning in his two alleged accomplices in a string of Decatur County robberies, according to the Associated Press. The reward was offered by area businesses. Butler is among three teens suspected in the robberies and reportedly admitted to being present when one of them was planned.
THUMBS UP: To area churches, volunteers and, of course, Habitat for Humanity, for helping two families realize their dream of home ownership. India Bell and Ana Lopez both closed on their new homes in time to celebrate the holiday season. The mothers said they are grateful for the opportunity to move their children into safe, clean homes and good neighborhoods.
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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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