Phipps excellent choice for chief judge
Editorial
Herbert E. Phipps, presiding judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals, will take an even bigger role with the court next month.
Thumbs Up - May 20, 2013
Editorial
Thumbs Up! is a weekly editorial that focuses on positive things going on in metro Albany.
Battle over Phoebe North stalling growth
Editorial
Regardless of your opinion of the ongoing battle between Phoebe Putney Health System and the Federal Trade Commission over the fate of Phoebe North (the former Palmyra Medical Center), the uncertainty surrounding the issue is a hindrance to economic development in the metro Albany area.
Education makes difference in life
Editorial
This weekend and next are life changing for a number of Southwest Georgians.
DCSS showing signs of progress
Editorial
A rare show of unison on a delicate subject — the assignments of top administrators to Dougherty County School System schools for the coming school year — could be a sign that the School Board has turned the corner, moving in a direction in which the students are the first consideration. We sincerely hope that is the case.
IRS profiled Tea Party, conservatives
Editorial
Sometimes people who are dismissed as being paranoid have good reason to be paranoid.
The numbers are in for America’s moms
Editorial
Today is the nation’s 99th observance of Mother’s Day, the second Sunday of May that is set aside to honor the moms of America for all that they have done, and the sacrifices they have made.
Hot cars are no place for children
Editorial
As the weather gets hotter, so do concerns about unintended illnesses and deaths that can come from being careless with autos.
Paula Deen museum cooks up exciting possibilities
Editorial
It’s hard to come up with a bigger name that has come out of Albany than the Southern belle of Food Network, Paula Deen.
Health reform may be unhealthy for politicians
Editorial
The Affordable Care Act is getting closer to implementation, less than half a year. But there are a great many questions still lingering and no clear road map from the Obama administration as the clock ticks.
Home sales show positive trend
Editorial
Few things are better barometers of our area’s economy than home sales.
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.
States' tax intake hits all-time high
Editorial
Monday is, of course, Tax Day. That is the day when we all find out just what the cost of democracy comes to for our respective households. Those expecting refunds from what they paid in for 2012 very likely have already filed and, in most cases, received them. Those who owe the government ... well, the check'll be in the mail Monday.
Bryan and Davidson making their marks in country music
Editorial
A couple of Southwest Georgians have become huge influences on country music, one with a pen, the other with a mic.
The Iron Lady showed iron will
Editorial
Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady of British politics, died Monday at age 87. The legacy of Great Britain’s lone female prime minister, however, will live on.
Congress may be going back to work
Editorial
Don't look now, but the do-nothing Congress may be actually starting to govern again.
College education is worth the effort
Editorial
With a college education comes some regret. That doesn’t stem from going to college, however, but from failing to take full advantage of what a college education offers.
Saber rattling gets too noisy
Editorial
The White House says it hasn’t seen any military buildup of positions indicating that North Korea is on the cusp of making good on its threats to attack South Korea and the United States.
Opening Day brings renewal for baseball fans
Editorial
So, maybe the 2013 Major League Baseball season did open Easter night. Despite MLB’s desire to get in an early prime-time start, for the true baseball aficionados, the season starts today, regardless of whether that’s official.
The Easter story
Editorial
Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.
Thumbs Up! - March 30, 2013
Thumbs up! is a weekly editorial focusing on positive people and events in the metro Albany community.
Energy gleaned from thin air may come in the future
Editorial
What if you could create energy out of thin air and cut down on the carbon buildup in the atmosphere at the same time?
Dougherty board poised to decide school closings
Editorial
Unless something unexpected comes up, the Dougherty County Board of Education will decide today whether to close two schools and revamp a third in reaction to dwindling student population and tighter spending.
Temporary tattoos can have lasting effects
Editorial
As the weather warms, thoughts turn to vacationing, particularly at the beach. For some, getting a temporary tattoo has become a part of the experience.
Cosmic dangers lurk 'out yonder'
Editorial
With the celestial goings-on this year — the close fly-by of a large asteroid, one comet that's come and gone, another on its way, and a 55-foot asteroid that injured 1,500 people when it exploded over Russia — it's not surprising that people have gotten a bit concerned about what might be "out yonder" and on a collision course with our planet.
Saturday mail to stay ... maybe
Editorial
It looks like the U.S. Postal Service won't be able to cut out Saturday delivery after all. But don't think that means you'll be able to drop by the post office on a Saturday morning to buy a stamp or mail off a letter.
Selling alcohol to minors no minor issue
Editorial
An operation by law enforcement officials this week determined that out of 18 Albany and Dougherty County stores checked, 11 of them — more than 60 percent — sold alcoholic beverages to underage buyers.
With gun ownership comes responsibility
Editorial
On the surface, it seems absurd that the Albany Police Department would even have to ask residents to lock their cars, particularly when there are handguns in the vehicles.
Stakes rising in N. Korean situation
Editorial
Making a threat you can’t carry out is never a good tactic, whether on a personal or national level.
Markets enjoying the year so far
Editorial
Remember how the sequester was going to destroy the recovery and tank the stock market because of fear and uncertainty?
Southwest Georgia has its Bright Side
Editorial
On Sunday, The Albany Herald is debuting the Bright Side, a column that will appear on Page 2A and comprise positive ideas and comments about things going on in Albany, the metro Albany area and Southwest Georgia.
Big job awaits Pope Francis
Editorial
The 1.2 billion Roman Catholics in the world have a new leader, Pope Francis, whose election was somewhat surprising as well as swift.
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