February 11, 2009 / Editorials

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Better in the bottle

I'm not sure my grandmother ever forgave the Coca-Cola Co. for New Coke. I know she never forgave them for discontinuing those six-and-ahalf ounce glass bottles. More...

Little Evan is on the move

All That's Fit to Print Brenda Wall

Evan wants to walk by himself, but he's not quite ready to let go of what steadies him. It could be his mama, or his little cart or his daddy. In fact, he'll sometimes let go, but then grab his anchor. More...

Blakely is still home

Dear editor, I live in Florida and grew up in Blakely. I feel all of the press surrounding the peanut plant there is not a reflection of the town or the people and should not be viewed as such. More...

The legacy of Abraham Lincoln

By Dr. Gary Scott Smith Special to the News

On Feb. 12 we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. The relatively short history of our nation makes this a particularly momentous milestone. More...

Move over Sean!

Mumbles Billy Fleming

Santa, I know it's a little early, but about that new grandbaby I mentioned a few weeks ago who would be joining us next Christmas... scratch those blue ribbons. Better put pink ones on those gifts. More...

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Letting the fur fly — should be illegal

Alex McRae

The struggling economy is causing strains in unexpected places. Busted personal budgets have led to more belt-tightening, increasing anxiety and now ... abuse of animals. In ways you might not expect. More...

One more lobbyist needed

Shipp's Georgia Bill Shipp

Roy Barnes has not even announced for governor, yet the ex-guv has already offered a sound proposal for protecting the people from their lawmakers. It ought to be topic No. More...