We’re all Jackson Countians

Saturday, November 13. 2010
Give East Jackson Comprehensive High School principal Pat Stueck credit: She took quick action against seven EJCHS football players and head coach Frank Caputo last week following the locker room vandalism incident at Jefferson High School the week before. [Full Story »] 

Norton wrong on Jackson housing situation

Thursday, September 30. 2010
I hate to disagree with those who offer their expert advice on various public interest issues, but I find myself in that position. [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Weak leadership led to bank’s demise

Thursday, September 16. 2010
The failure earlier this year of Community Bank & Trust sent shockwaves through the area. Although based in nearby Cornelia, CB&T had extensive branches in Jackson, Barrow and other Northeast Georgia communities. [Full Story »] 

Finances strong now, but future uncertain

Wednesday, July 7. 2010
So far, the Jackson County government has avoided the kind of massive financial squeeze that has hit many other local governments. Part of that is due to fairly good management of the county’s money. On a department-by-department basis, the county has pared expenses and as reported last week, managed to add over $900,000 to its reserve funds in 2009. [Full Story »] 

Holding local governments accountable for SPLOST abuse

Wednesday, June 30. 2010
You can almost hear local officials licking their lips in anticipation of another SPLOST tax renewal. Local towns and the county government are currently drawing up their plans for how they want to spend some $47 million in anticipated revenues. [Full Story »] 

Should illegals be booted from colleges?

Wednesday, June 9. 2010
GOP candidates for governor are making a lot of noise about “weeding” out higher education students from Georgia’s colleges who are illegal aliens. [Full Story »] 

Time to end Jefferson speed traps

Wednesday, June 2. 2010
It’s time to tone down the Jefferson speed traps. In an apparent bid to raise revenue, Jefferson cops have reportedly been pressured by superiors to write more tickets. [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: McCain deserves support

Friday, October 31. 2008
To say that the nation stands at a crossroads would be an understatement. Seldom has the country faced the kind of stark choices it does today. The Iraqi War and national economic problems have hit with hurricane force. The nation’s mood is sour.

If there was ever a time for strong, consistent leadership, it is now. [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: School Bible class is not a good idea

Friday, October 17. 2008
Should elective Bible history classes be taught in public schools? That is the core question surrounding a proposal to have Bible history and literature classes taught in local high schools. [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Church free speech effort a fascinating fight with IRS

Thursday, October 9. 2008
Sparking a court case over free speech in churches is the goal of some 30 churches across the nation. [Full Story »] 
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