July 29, 2009 / Editorials

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Favorite family stories

Other Voices
One of my favorite stories that is retold from time to time at family gatherings involves my Uncle Bubba. When he was 8 or 9 years old, he would ride his bicycle down the street toward the house, gathering speed as he went. More...

Mowing down the lawless — with a Snapper

Alex McRae

I'll never forget my first time. For years I'd dreamed how good it would be, imagined myself throbbing with sensual delight as the two of us rolled to unexplored heights of joy in pursuit of a pleasure that can't be described but has to be felt. More...

Capital Impact

Water ruling will affect all of Georgia
Tom Crawford

The federal court ruling that set a three-year clock ticking on water withdrawals from Lake Lanier won't just affect Metro Atlanta and North Georgia — its impact will be felt in every corner of the state. More...

From our Files

Medical society holds barbeque
News from the past

10 YEARS AGO July 28, 1999 THE BELLS will ring early this Friday as more than 2,800 school children return to the classrooms in Early County. More...

Political Cartoon

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Mumbles

A great, but brief relief
Billy Fleming

I've found a pretty good escape from the constant drudge of ridiculous news coming out of Washington, D.C. Surround your self with grandchildren. That's been easy the past couple of weeks with the arrival of Skylar. More...

All That's Fit to Print

The devil is in the details
Brenda Wall

On Tuesday morning, I listened as an opinion writer said, "It is time the wealthy bear their share." She was speaking of proposed surcharges for the wealthy to help fund the nightmarish boondoggle being billed as healthcare reform. More...

LETTER

Give power back to the people

Dear editor, We are at the six month point of our current administration and it seems an appropriate time to point out the difference between a government solution to a problem and the simple idea of freedom. Why now? More...

New administration needs to put first things first

Other Voices
Matt Towery

Six months into his presidency, Barack Obama finds himself where he likely never expected — surrounded by chaos. More...