Our Opinions
Funding for 911
      The Emergency-911 system has been good for Clarke County. A citizen just about anywhere in the county can simply dial the three digits for police, fire or medial assistance. The system is being enhanced to include mapping, search features and more that can better aid the public's safety.
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What Others Say
Self-serving Senate
      Beware the final minutes of any session of the Legislature! Unexpected things happen, often to the detriment of the public. Like what happened late Thursday [the last day of the session]. Without fanfare, without debate, with only a voice vote so you can't hold any individual responsible, the Ala...
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Inside the Statehouse
George W. Bush's legacy
      The presidency of George W. Bush will be viewed by history in two different lights. His Iraq blunder has devastated our nation. Besides the thousands of American lives lost, our respect and admiration has been destroyed worldwide, and he has incurred the largest financial deficit in our lifetime...
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When laughter is a problem
By Autumn Mott Calvert
      At the age of 13, my mother became the church pianist. She only knew one song, "What A Friend We Have In Jesus." However, a year later, she was much more proficient at reading music and thus her repertoire was more lengthy. The church her family attended was a small country church with very conse...
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