Editorials

Childhood cancer needs our attention

Cancer is the number one cause of disease-related death in children. Each year, more than 13,000 children are…

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Stay vigilant until Hurricane Dorian passes

Dorian has been a long wait. Weather forecasters claim Southwest Georgia should be safe from the worst of…

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Carriers are newspapers’ overlooked stalwarts

They just very well might be the unsung heroes of our industry. They work long hours, often in…

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‘Thank you’ to those who go above and beyond

It is nice to see Wild Adventures Theme Park once again recognizing the first-responders in our community.  The…

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Hurricane season is heating up — are you ready?

As Dorian swirls in the Caribbean, we hope it will fizzle before gaining strength, but given the history…

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State taking on human traffickers — but don’t forget the victims

The GRACE Commission — Georgians for Refuge, Action, Compassion and Education — is holding its second meeting this…

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It’s that time of year again — who’s ready for some football?

Our high school football season has kicked off, and there is excitement about all of our teams. There…

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Your local paper is doing just fine — thanks to you

We are doing quite well, thank you.  It is such a tired refrain to hear people talking about…

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Drive sober or hand the keys to someone who is

The two weeks prior to Labor Day are the beginning of one of the most important reminders for…

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Help the United Way kick off its campaign

Next week, the United Way of Thomas County will kick off its annual campaign, with a goal of…