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Beth's Story - Ronda Rich
Haughtiness and arrogance have always perplexed me, for I've never understood those traits. "Pride goeth before destruction," declares a book known for pulling no punches.
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Congressman deserves thanks - G.P. "Bud" Peterson
As President of Georgia Tech, I would like to express my gratitude to U.S. Rep. David Scott for his support in getting patent reform legislation through the House of Representatives.
Jonesboro leaders steering a sinking ship
Is Jonesboro business friendly? After a new business owner had to directly threaten the city with a law suit -- Yes -- then, we're business friendly.
Facts distorted on adult entertainment
In reference to your article in the Tuesday, June 14th edition of the Clayton News Daily, Forest Park City Manager John Parker's statement that there are negative effects created by adult clubs is simply not true. He is either lying, or just badly misinformed.
Scrapping 'Don't ask, don't tell' reverses unjust societal construct - Jarrett Bell
On May 30, 2011, in the opinion piece named, "Don't Scrap 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,'" Larry McNorton enumerated his reasons why the controversial policy should still be enforced.
Don't scrap 'Don't ask, don't tell' - LARRY WAYNE MCNORTON
This week, military chaplains are asking for reassurances that troops who openly object to homosexuality will not be punished, once the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy is lifted. Chaplains from 21 religious agencies, including representatives from the Southern Baptist Convention, the Anglican Church in North America, and the National Association of Evangelicals, sent a letter, Monday, to the military's chief of chaplains.
Who's the boss in Jonesboro? - JOHN TEMPLEMAN
Jonesboro's financial meltdown continues. During the March 7th work session, the city council was informed by the city's financial officer that it will have to amend the budget, and dip into its reserve's once again, and pull out $228,930.00, for a 2010 short fall.
Congratulations to Jonesboro High School's mock trial team - S. LESTER TATE, III
On behalf of the State Bar of Georgia, I would like to congratulate the members of the Jonesboro High School mock trial team on their recent championship victory in the Region 8 competition held in Jonesboro. We wish them well in the upcoming state competition, March 18-20, in Lawrenceville.
Tina's wrong on Canadian healthcare - JOHN TEMPLEMAN
Then, I saw Tina Dupuy's column. I admire her writing skills, and I sometimes agree with her articles, but not always in their entirety.
Taxes, taxes, taxes -- That's the way it's going to be - RICK YONCE
What's Jonesboro's elected official's motive for more taxes?
We're all in this together
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Jonesboro officials' crystal ball
To the editor:As I'm sitting here, pondering this proposed budget for 2011 for Jonesboro ... Wait, Wow! I must be good. I found a blunder right here on the first line. Was this put here on purpose? Maybe, it's a trick?
A response to Tina Dupuy's April 1 column - D. J. FULTON
"The most pivotal scene in our nation's recent civil rights history ... in fact, the self-proclaimed Tea Party protesters hurling racial epithets at members of Congress," is how a recent column (Tina Dupuy's) in your paper begins. Except, that there were no racial epithets hurled.
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Editorials
- The nickel and dime airlines shuffle — CURT YEOMANS
- No place for campaigning at city, county meetings 1 comment
- Maybe government should spread the wealth — CURT YEOMANS
- Should crepe myrtles follow the rose’s lead? — CURT YEOMANS
- VOICE OF PEOPLE: Citizen wants cars off his street
- Libraries want to know ‘What’s Your Geek?’ — SHERRY TURNER
- VOICE OF THE PEOPLE: Staggered transfer of code enforcement needed 5 comments
- Boston — the home away from home — CURT YEOMANS 1 comment
- Our nation mourns - Jim Zachary 1 comment
- When a deal isn’t a deal — CURT YEOMANS
Columnists
- The nickel and dime airlines shuffle — CURT YEOMANS
- No place for campaigning at city, county meetings 1 comment
- Maybe government should spread the wealth — CURT YEOMANS
- Should crepe myrtles follow the rose’s lead? — CURT YEOMANS
- VOICE OF PEOPLE: Citizen wants cars off his street
- Libraries want to know ‘What’s Your Geek?’ — SHERRY TURNER
- VOICE OF THE PEOPLE: Staggered transfer of code enforcement needed 5 comments
- Boston — the home away from home — CURT YEOMANS 1 comment
- Our nation mourns - Jim Zachary 1 comment
- When a deal isn’t a deal — CURT YEOMANS















