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Though cable news networks will continue counting down the number of days until the election, your neighbor may be deciding the election’s outcome as early as tomorrow.
If you’re registered to vote, you can, too.
Early voting starts Monday for everything from county and state offices to deciding the next President of the United States.
Coming in mid-October seems to make far more sense than the past few elections. In 2008 and 2010 elections, advanced/early voting started in September. In 2010, some people were voting before some candidates even had time to put out their signs.
Not this time.
Signs have been out for ages, and it seems most people have already had a presidential choice for several months running. Given the amount of media coverage and the outspoken nature of many voters for their choice, it is hard to imagine anyone being undecided at this point in who they want for President.
In more local races, voters may not be as certain of their choices. The Times provides a look at area candidates in today’s editions.
It would be unfair to yourself, area candidates and your fellow citizens to have a ballot and not know some of the candidates who will likely shape your life as much or maybe more than the next President.
Take a few minutes today to see what area candidates think about the issues and the duties of their respective offices before voting, whether you vote Monday, Tuesday, next Tuesday, or Tuesday, Nov. 6.
What We Think
Know who will get your vote early
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THUMBS UP: To all South Georgia graduates. Congratulations on your success in completing school and best wishes on your continued success in the future.
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New era at the Boys and Girls Club
Next week on June 1, it will be the official end of an era at the Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta when Robert Soper hands over responsibility for the organization to the new Chief Professional Officer Jim Wink.
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Thank you, EMS
We always pull over for them, but we rarely seem to thank them.
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Tornado: An aftermath of help
Seeing the massive path of destruction left in the wake of tornadoes in Oklahoma Monday was a sobering reminder of the power of spring storms.
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Thoughts on graduation
Graduation ceremonies reflect how life marches on. For the students receiving their diplomas and degrees, graduation is a culmination of the majority of their lives’ work.
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THUMBS UP: To Dr. John Gaston, retiring dean of Valdosta State University’s College of the Arts. For the past 10-plus years, Gaston has worked to build a more interconnected program with various artistic and communications departments working together. Given that you are likely to see one College of the Arts department collaborating with another during events is proof of Gaston’s success.
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On the go this weekend
Take a breath.
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Sharing the roads with motorcycles
With the recent pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, the number of motorcycles on area roads has increased.
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Thank your local law enforcement today
Today, May 15, was designated Peace Officers Memorial Day back in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy was in office.
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Visit musical roots this weekend
Beginning Saturday, May 18, Nashville, Ga., will be hosting a special Smithsonian exhibit, “New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music.” The exhibit will continue through the end of June and Nashville has done a tremendous job in promoting and planning for the exhibit.
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