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COLUMN: The real qualifications for Pendergrass PD chief

Friday, August 21. 2009
So Pendergrass is advertising for a new police chief. Current chief Rob Russell has been demoted following allegations from city whistleblowers of wrong-doing. [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Probe of Pendergrass needed

Friday, August 14. 2009
Where to begin. The allegations of corruption in Pendergrass are so deep, so wide and so serious that it boggles the mind to read them: [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Bear Creek blues

Thursday, August 6. 2009
The controversy surrounding recreation access to Bear Creek Reservoir is so muddled that it’s like looking into mud. [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: School memo: Less meetings = good move

Thursday, July 30. 2009
Area schools are about to reopen for what may be one of the most difficult school years since the turmoil of the 1960s. Like most schools around the nation, local schools face a financial windstorm as revenues continue to sink. [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Dr. Obama putting on the glove

Friday, July 24. 2009
The problems surrounding President Obama’s bid to reform health care are so numerous that the entire effort should be put on ice until more sensible leaders emerge. [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: County should hold off on airport hirings

Friday, July 10. 2009
Silly us. We thought a recession was on, business was down and government finances were screaming tight.

If that’s the case, then why is the Jackson County Board of Commissioners even considering adding two new positions for the county airport at a cost of $90,000? [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Court should have tossed Voting Rights Act

Monday, June 29. 2009
The U.S. Supreme Court failed this week to undo a law that has long outlived its usefulness. The court declined Monday to throw out the 1960s era Voting Rights Act which gives the federal government the power to oversee and control elections in 16 states, mostly in the South. [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Says Bear Creek rules discriminatory

Wednesday, June 17. 2009
Dear Editor:

Jackson County is taking the lead in the development and operation of the access park and ramp for the Bear Creek Reservoir. This 5-acre park and launching facility, which includes bathrooms and a guardhouse, is being financed by the four county Bear Creek Reservoir partners (Clarke, Jackson, Oconee, and Barrow). Its current cost is over $300K. [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Jefferson should be careful on grant

Friday, June 12. 2009
A proposal by a Jefferson church for the city government to secure a $500,000 stimulus grant that would be administered by the church needs some careful scrutiny. [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: County good now, but clouds are gathering

Thursday, May 28. 2009
The good news is that the Jackson County government was in the black for 2008 and the county has around $7 million in reserves on hand.
The bad news is that 2008 may be the last time the county government is in such good financial condition for several years to come. [Full Story »] 
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