Government
OP-ED Getting Another Win for Georgia
Georgia sports fans have a lot to be excited about this year. The Atlanta Braves went on an incredible run, from under .500 in August to bringing home their first World Series title in 26 […]
Opinion
Government
Guest Column: A note on growth, development and traffic impacts in and around the City of Monroe.
Growth is all but inevitable for a community that isn’t dying. Most folks would rather their community not wither away economically as so many cities and counties have in other parts of Georgia. In the […]
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: In opposition to the proposed location of the new jail
I oppose the jail being placed on Church Street and 1000 feet away at the end of Landers Street. I’m in favor of the jail being rebuilt in an industrial area. Our City Council has […]
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Stop secrecy and pettiness in jail planning and work together
I was among the citizens categorized as “worse than pond scum” by Chairman Thompson prior to public comments at an open BOC meeting. I attended as a taxpayer of Walton County to voice my concerns […]
Community
Letter to the Editor: Proposed location of the new Walton County Jail
My name is Kirsten Bagley, and I am an MSW student at UGA. I was extremely intrigued by the article “Opponents of Proposed Walton County Jail Location…” As someone who grew up in the Walton […]
Community
Letter to the Editor: Appreciation for successful search for a missing Social Circle resident
We appreciate everybody that came out to help search for my cousin and all the prayers to find him safe. Especially thanks to Tyson Jackson for calling the right people to get the ball rolling […]
Opinion
Letter to the editor: Leave the monuments alone
The signatures on this petition represent the many that are against the removal of all monuments located in The State Of Georgia! These monuments are to pay tribute to our local heroes of all walks […]
Opinion
Let a plaque in front of Confederate Monuments tell both sides of story
The signatures on this petition represent the many that are against the removal of all monuments located in The State Of Georgia! These monuments are to pay tribute to our local heroes of all walks […]
Columns
Play ball?
Because I work with kids, kids have been on my mind … and because I coach kids, sports have been on my mind. It is time to bring both back to life. No, sports aren’t […]
Government
Someone must be held accountable
Every crisis has a self-reflection point. Six weeks into the coronavirus pandemic, we now have data and information available. We have seen the face of the enemy. Tragically, lives have been lost to the virus, […]
Government
Letter to the Editor: Commissioners asked to address abysmal living conditions of some dogs
This letter was sent to Walton County Board of Commission members who voted down leash law amendments in 2019 As a Walton County resident of 25 years, I find the lack of concern for animal […]
Community
Letter to the Editor: Thanking Walton County Sheriff’s Office for its dedication to citizens
I would like to thank the Walton County Sheriff’s Office for their dedication. I am new to Loganville, and they have made me feel like a valuable citizen. I have had a few issues in dealing […]
Opinion
Recent DOT change at Rowe Road and Hwy 78
God bless GDOT for their recent changes at Rowe Road and Hwy. 78. They have eliminated a very dangerous situation at that intersection. I’ve grown tired of seeing the results of accidents there. Bloodied people […]
Columns
Guest column: Georgia Rep. Tom Kirby (R-Loganville)
As the 2018 legislative session begins under the Gold Dome, I thought I would share a few of the issues my colleagues in the House will, or at least should, address this year. As always, […]
Government
Onward with Tax Reform
Washington, D.C. – Conservatives in Congress are focused on one thing right now: Tax relief for American families. For months, we have been developing a plan to benefit all Americans – and we are excited to […]
Columns
Legalese — Copyright
Most everyone is familiar with this symbol: © . It means that whatever you have written there is under “copyright”. But what exactly is copyright? According to the United States Copyright Office, it protects the […]
Columns
Legalese – Collecting of Pecans
Whether you call them puh-KHANs or PEE-cans, Pecans seem to be ubiquitous in the deep south, especially in the fall. They are everywhere. There are pecan trees in public squares and in private yards, and […]
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