Editorials
Ease off the gas pedal — and take it easy on the roads
This week is Operation Southern Shield. We support the effort and think that it does help save lives. …
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Police must release all their reports
Arrest reports are public records. All of them. Initial incident reports are public records. All of them. Police…
Editorials
It’s back-to-school shopping time — let’s hope it goes safely
Summer is quickly coming to close. Not on the calendar — the autumnal equinox doesn’t take place until…
Editorials
Authorities need our help too in combatting crime
As thankful as we are for our law enforcement personnel and the job they do to keep the…
Editorials
Plans needed now for ‘silver tsunami’
The “silver tsunami” is coming. “The silver tsunami is on us,” said Kathy Floyd, who is the executive…
Editorials
Storms create road hazards
With weather forecasts predicting heavy rains and the possibility of tropical storms this week, Southwest Georgia residents should…
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Hands-free law is making an impact
Georgia’s hands-free driving law — the regulation that restricts the use of cell phones or other handheld devices…
Editorials
Make the most of what’s left of summer
Hard to believe, but in a handful of weeks, most Southwest Georgia youngsters will be back in school.…
Editorials
Florida texting laws don’t go far enough
Hopefully, Georgia roadways are going to be a little more safe because of what Florida just did. Finally,…
Editorials
Today, we are all red, white and blue
Today, we celebrate as a nation an important birthday. The United States of America is 243 years old.…