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***Authorities in Kennesaw say two people were struck by a train, killing one and seriously injuring the other. It happened after 1 a.m. Friday at a railroad crossing.*** A group of Republican senators is questioning high salaries and expensive travel bills for executives at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, raising issues that could jeopardize millions in federal funding for the national charity.*** An appellate court has upheld references to God on U.S. currency and in the Pledge of Allegiance, rejecting arguments they violate the constitutional separation of church and state. "The Pledge of Allegiance serves to unite our vast nation through the proud recitation of some of the ideals upon which our Republic was founded," Judge Carlos Bea wrote for the majority in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals 2-1 ruling Thursday.*** To order photos from Mardi Gras weekend and other events covered by The Albany Herald and have them sent directly to you, click on "Get Photos" below or click here... the galleries of available photos will be continually expanded, so check back often ***

Editorials, Columns and Letters
Thumbs Up! - March 15, 2010 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:37 PM 03/14/10 - See who deserves this week's Thumbs Up! (Full Story)
State hospitals take big hits 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:39 PM 03/11/10 - The state hospital industry’s pushback against a proposed bed tax by Gov. Sonny Perdue may end up costing them more. Thursday afternoon, Perdue announced his plans for dealing with new projections on state revenue that show an already weak forecast as being even weaker. Perdue said the 15-straight months of decreasing state revenues has forced him to reduce state revenue projections by $342 million. - The Albany Herald Editorial Board (Full Story)
Bryan, Trailers doing us proud 0 Comments Last Updated: 12:20 AM 03/11/10 - The metro Albany area is in a unique musical climate right now as two increasingly popular musical talents — one solo, one group — have a chance to be selected as the best new performers in country music. - The Albany Herald Editorial Board (Full Story)
For festival, just what’s in a name? 5 Comments Last Updated: 9:35 PM 03/09/10 - In its eight years. the Mardi Gras festival has become a successful annual magnet for downtown Albany. In fact, about the only negative thing you hear about it these days is the name — Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras, of course, means “fat Tuesday.” Made popular by French Catholic settlers in Louisiana, it is actually the ending of the Carnival season that starts in early January. Traditionally, it is the last day of rich eating before Ash Wednesday launches the Lenten season, a period of soberness and self-denial — especially among Catholics — leading to Easter. And therein lies the rub. - The Albany Herald Editorial Board (Full Story)
Back-scratching is a favorite political activity 1 Comment Last Updated: 9:23 PM 03/08/10 - Here’s an interesting note: In 2001, Anita Williams-Brown was seeking a position as assistant principal at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in the Dougherty County School System. - The Albany Herald Editorial Board (Full Story)
Thumbs Up! March 8,2010 0 Comments Last Updated: 12:13 AM 03/08/10 - See who deserves this week's Thumbs Up! (Full Story)
Lawmakers stepping into hornet’s nest 1 Comment Last Updated: 7:57 PM 03/06/10 - When Georgia’s legislators reconvene the session Monday after a two-week break, they will come back to a harsh reality. There is no good solution to the state’s budget woes. - The Albany Herald Editorial Board (Full Story)
Marathon celebrates life well-lived 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:30 PM 03/06/10 - Marathon Energy Bar Marathon has been dedicated to the memory of the late Sara Underdown, the article by Scott Chancey in today’s Albany Herald should easily explain it. - The Albany Herald Editorial Board (Full Story)
Downtown king for a day 3 Comments Last Updated: 9:55 PM 03/05/10 - It doesn’t get much bigger than the first weekend in March in downtown Albany. - The Albany Herald Editorial Board (Full Story)
Planned cuts draw blood 3 Comments Last Updated: 10:33 PM 03/03/10 - There’s an old story that goes like this. A preacher is giving a sermon on vices. He preaches against the use of drugs and gets a chorus of “amens.” He takes on drunkeness, and again he hears a lot of “amens.” The evils of tobacco are the next topic. Again, the amens and nods of affirmation are widespread throughout the congregation. - The Albany Herald Editorial Board (Full Story)
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The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in California ruled Thursday that "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance and "In God We Trust" on currency do not violate the U.S. Constitution. What's your opinion?

	I agree, neither violates the separation of church and state
	I disagree, it infringes on some people's religious beliefs
	No opinion

School chief choice tainted
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School Board flunks again
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Jury selection should be open process
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Public interest the only motive
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Sometimes evil is just plain evil
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