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When the Times ran a month-long series of articles about breast cancer survivors in October, the response from the community was overwhelming. Readers found the stories about these courageous women inspiring and uplifting. We quickly realized that the series had uncovered an unmet need in the community — a need not only for stories about the people of our community but specifically, positive, consistent and inspirational stories.
As a newspaper, it’s our responsibility to cover news, both good and bad. And traditionally, the thinking has been that people are more interested in bad news than good.
That may have been true at one time, but today, people are faced with so much adversity in their own lives and are bombarded with bad news every time they turn on the TV that it seems a break from all the bad is truly needed.
Times’ management decided that the best way to bring our readers more positive stories about individuals in our community was to create a year- long series, It’s All About You. Each month has been assigned a theme and individuals will be chosen for stories each week that fit in with that months’ theme. And every three months, the Times will host a celebration, inviting those who have been interviewed along with our sponsors and local officials to recognize the good things that are going on around us every day.
For January, the Times is spotlighting unique businesses; entrepreneurs who have taken a leap of faith and opened their own business — and are thriving. Every Wednesday, you will read about a different individual. And thanks to the positive response from readers about the all-rave Christmas Day edition, the Times has decided to run only raves every Wednesday this year also—no rants that day.
Bringing focus to all that is good about our community. Celebrating individuals who do incredible things quietly, every day, to make this a great place to live. The Times is proud to be a part of the community and we hope you enjoy our efforts ... after all, it’s all about you.
What We Think
It’s all about you
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How should we handle the mentally ill?
Nearly 20 percent of our state’s population suffers from a form of mental illness, with around 4 percent suffering from acute mental illness. It’s a significant health issue in Georgia.
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Thumbs up, thumbs down
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, thumbs down
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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