For graduates, now the hard work begins
Editorial
More than 600 local college students at Albany State University and Darton State College reached a magical milestone in their lives this weekend when they strode to a podium — strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” playing in the background — and received diplomas that bestowed on them a new title: college graduate.
Obama’s comments confuse Syria stance
A new poll conducted by Reuters/Ipros shows that an overwhelming majority of Americans do not want to see this country’s military involved in the Syrian civil war that has raged since 2011.
City manager could benefit Leesburg
Editorial
The Leesburg City Council is considering hiring a full-time city manager to handle the day-to-day operations of the city government.
School system cracking down on policies
Editorial
One thing that Dougherty County School System Interim Superintendent Butch Mosely is doing is he is sending a message to system administrators and employees: Policies are in place for a reason, and they should be followed.
Obama's 'red line' blurred in Syria
Editorial
The White House said Thursday that U.S. intelligence officials believe that Syria likely has used chemical weapons on a small scale. In particular, officials believe they used the banned deadly chemical sarin. But the White House isn't moving toward taking action -- at least not yet.
Young athletes deserve protection
Editorial
Look at the kids out on the playing fields these days and the size, strength and speed is astounding.
Crime victims deserve to be remembered
Editorial
When a crime occurs, there is a victim. Every time.
Bombers’ legacy one of shame
Editorial
As authorities searched for a 19-year-old suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing, the scene in Boston was one that came across as surreal.
Senate rejects gun control amendment
Editorial
What was widely seen as President Obama’s best chance to get some sort of gun control passed in Congress fell by the wayside Wednesday when proponents of an amendment that would expand background checks for gun buyers failed to gain the supermajority it needed to pass the Senate.
Americans again arise to meet needs
Editorial
When times are at their worst, many Americans are at their best. That proved true again Monday in the aftermath of the deadly explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, twin blasts that killed three, seriously injured a dozen and a half others and sent by some estimates 150 people for medical treatment.
Terror strikes at America again
Editorial
One moment in time passes and, just like that, we’re reminded again how unsafe the world can be, even here in the United States.
Jackie Robinson changed America for the better
Editorial
The film will introduce Robinson to a new generation. We can only hope that it shows to them the strength of Robinson’s character and will. Robinson was a hero in every sense of the word, one who made America a better place.
Letters to the Editor
- America needs to turn to new course
- Dog owners must be more responsible 2 comments
- America has to be good to be great 1 comment
- Writer offers history of slave trading 2 comments
- American children are too pampered
- Christianity no threat to the U.S. military 7 comments
- No free rides for cosmetologists
- Education coverage needs balance 1 comment
- Frantz family offers thanks
- Volunteers impact the community
Columnists
- Looking Back 26 May 2013
- Roaming zombies preparation plan
- Dougherty education vital to region 1 comment
- ‘Office’ joins short list of classic TV shows
- OUTDOORS COLUMN: Little sympathy for harried squirrel
- From the Brooklyn Bridge to London, another look is needed
- Oklahoma needs help, not ideology 1 comment
- Obama states there is no more room for excuses 7 comments
- Weather exploited for political gain 1 comment
- Healing is an ongoing process 1 comment
