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Let Georgians have a say on Jekyll Island
As Senator for District 3, I have often taken inspiration from the exhibit at the Georgia State Museum, which compliments "our past and present governors and our Department of Natural Resources for the excellent job they have done in keeping our coastline free from pollution, commercial exploitation and destruction," and for providing "thousands, of yet unborn generations, the pleasure of exploring and enjoying Georgia's seashore."
A costly wake up call
When it comes to progressive climate change initiatives, Georgia's legislators distinguish themselves by leading the opposition. Our state's national reputation hit a new low last year on both environmental and economic development issues when Georgia legislators at the National Conference of State Legislatures refused to adopt or recommend federal measures to address climate change issues, including global warming. Such measures incorporate targets for reducing carbon emission, plus investing in renewable energy and ...
Coming soon, Sonny and Romeo
I can feel it: 2008 is going to be a year of superlatives, not all of them good.
Protecting their environment
Longtime Lowcountry residents have watched in discontentment as their once-pristine home has been eroded by the onslaught of new development and a lack of strength in anemic laws meant to protect the natural environment.
There is nobody here but us mollusks
'We're not in this crisis because of growth," Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle told a north Georgia group last week, but because "we're in the worst drought in our state's history," and because the Corps of Engineers has been sending water downstream "for the purpose of feeding mussels."
Holidays offer special time to remember
The holidays offer a special time to remember our many blessings as Americans - perhaps chief among them are the dedicated soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who protect our nation. Since assuming this post a year ago, I have been awed and humbled by our men and women in uniform who are carving for themselves a noble place in American history.
Be a conservationist in 2008
In a lot of ways, 2007 should have been a wake up call for the Southeast, which may be experiencing the most rapid growth in the region's history. That goes double for Georgia, the fastest growing state in the South, because while state officials trumpet Georgia's economic successes – and they are worth trumpeting – something worrisome is happening
GREAT evolving
In case you missed it during all the goings on at Christmas, it seems House Speaker Glenn Richardson's controversial GREAT plan to eliminate property taxes has evolved into something different.
Why Santa doesn’t bring pets
Dear Editor: The image is strictly storybook. The kids scamper down the stairs on Christmas morning. There, under the tree, is the cutest little kitten wearing a jingle-bell collar. Or, a sweet little puppy with a big red bow around his neck. The image does not include the kitten trying to climb the tree or the "puddle" the puppy left under the tree. Adopting a pet at holiday time ...
Santa letters remind of the innocence of childhood
If there's one thing I've learned over the years, it's that kids make Christmas seem more like, well Christmas.
Yes, Virginia
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Progress being seen in Iraq
Everywhere I go people ask me how I have so much confidence the Army is not breaking, and it is because our magnificent Soldiers are not only taking the fight to the enemy every day, but they are reenlisting in large numbers.
Johnson talks traffic, taxes
Senator Eric Johnson gave what he called a "T session" during a recent Richmond Hill Rotary Club meeting.
An illegal immigrant turns into an unusual hero
Manuel Jesus Cordova Sobranes crossed the U.S. border a few weeks ago intent upon becoming an illegal immigrant. Instead, he has become an unusual hero - and a compelling reminder to all of us that the debate over who gets into our country is not just about numbers.
A Christmas wish for water
Bryan County residents who have watched the Ogeechee River drop steadily in the grips of the current drought can say one thing for certain: our water crisis has been an eye opener, revealing not just the sandy river bottom, but also the mud flats of our water mismanagement - our failure to embrace water conservation and water resource planning in the face of an ever-growing population.
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Extra! extra! newspapers are not dead
"Extra! Extra! Newspapers aren't dead!" This is quoted from a recent headline in USA Today. The article, by Rem Rieder, reports a new business model has taken shape that makes newspapers a mature industry and, at the same time, an emerging industry.
Sick baby throws life into disarray
This column almost didn't happen. I didn't think I'd have time to write it.
Start making tracks now
These past 10 days have been quite unusual for me, filled with both extremely happy and very sad personal moments in my life. I know life is like that sometimes. But it makes me wonder why things happen the way they do.
Get to know Lincoln's telegrah operator
His name is Charles Almerin Tinker, and he was the great-great-grandfather of my beloved.
Good luck to Kingston on campaign
U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Ga., has a tough road ahead of him, make no mistake about it. Getting elected to any statewide office requires everything an individual has to offer, plus some. Just ask those who have committed to running on the ballot in Georgia's 159 counties.
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