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Fair play
In case you missed it, there are some calling for Treasury Secretary Tim Geitner to step down because of the way he's handled the economy -- surely one of the most difficult jobs in the universe at the moment. Given that the man's only been on the job about six weeks, calls for his head seem a bit rash.
The death of a Redknot
There is a bird called the Redknot but it is not red. It comes in two sizes, skinny sparrow and fat robin. When it comes to distance traveled and obstacles to overcome, this amazing creature is a poster bird for other migratory birds. There are lessons to be learned from observing the Redknot. This little creature, weighing less than five ounces, provides us with another example of the fact that all of nature is 'connected'.
The elderly and the increased risk of fires
Recently a fire disrupted normally peaceful living at an assisted-living complex in Savannah. At around 12:15 a.m. on Feb. 25. a fire ripped through The Woods of Savannah Apartments off Hodgson and Memorial Drive. This fire injured one elderly person, fatally injured another, and forced the frantic evacuation and rescue of several more during the incident. Additionally, five firefighters and six police officers were injured during the blaze. The preliminary investigation led fire ...
In defense of Freeman
Dear Editor: I doubt many readers know Charles (Chas) Freeman who was the subject of the Bryan County News' "Guest Views" column of Saturday, March 7, 2009. Having been a U.S. Treasury Attaché during his tenure as Ambassador in the Middle East, I write this letter in his defense. The Bryan County News reprinted an editorial from the Augusta Chronicle that was very critical of President Obama's administration, and ...
Thoughts on Brewer
I've been at this paper for about 2-1/2 years, give or take. During that time I haven't run across anyone as roundly or routinely vilified, talked bad about and apparently just straight out detested as Sallie Brewer.
Has a year gone by already? Studs and duds for 2008
Has a year gone by already? It seems like yesterday that I laid out the first "Studs 'n Duds" list. There were some good ones too in '07. Even carryovers to '08.
Ross Blair gets 'tased'
One of my beats here as a reporter for the Bryan County News is the police beat. I've found there are many advantages to this.
A puzzling plan
It's our view that U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) is a good representative of the people of Georgia. But the support he and others have shown recently passed legislation to 'stimulate the nation's declining housing market' is puzzling. After all, aren't Republicans supposed to be against big government - or is that only when the recipient of government largesse isn't big business?
Ready to work
Bryan County has formulated a team of officials to start prepping businesses and employees for the county's transition into a Work Ready Certified county.
Notes on this and that
You may have noticed the columns of Bill Shipp have been missing lately.
Drive as if their lives depended on it
On the road from Thomasville to Tallahassee, a car ahead of ours hit a three-foot alligator. We were in a knot of traffic, traveling fast, and because we were in the outer lane, we luckily missed the gator. We turned around quickly and went back.
Beating birding boredom
This time of year we begin to understand why some dare not visit the Georgia coast in the summertime.
Tempting to say what the heck
It's tempting to say, "What the heck," and let Georgia State Rep. Tim Bearden, R-Villa Rica, go ahead and carry his concealed handgun into Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta. However, that's only because his biography shows he used to be a law-enforcement officer.
Animal Control offers pet adoption
Dear Editor: The July 9 issue of the Bryan County News contained an article on SBAWL (South Bryan Animal Welfare League), a local organization which hopes to open a no-kill shelter in south Bryan County. While well-written, the article contained a misleading statement. SBAWL president Nancy Baker was quoted as saying, "The Richmond Hill Animal Control shelter generally doesn't hold animals for adoption. The only nearby options for ...
Slowing down, one car at a time
There used to be a time when it seemed driving the speed limit was so uncommon you rarely found anyone who didn't speed. That's changing as gas prices continue to stay in the $4 per gallon neighborhood.
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It never pays to clean our your sock drawer
I learned a few years back that it doesn't pay to clean out your sock drawers.
Thanks to great humanitarian
Editor, Saturday, May 11, was the birthday of well-known Hinesville entrepreneur and philanthropist Gary W. Dodd. I'd like to thank my dear friend and Kirk Healing Center for the Homeless co-founder for all he has done for Hinesville and, especially, for the homeless men and women we serve.
Do something, big or small, for mom
Although you, my devoted readers and fans, likely are reading this on Mother's Day, it was written several days ahead of time, so I have no idea what kinds of surprises this special day will hold for me.
Fire service fight continues
Editor: I see that Liberty County is still trying to take away Midway's fire department by using fear tactics. If Liberty County wants full-time firefighters in Midway, all the county has to do is send some of Midway's property taxes back to the city so that the city can hire the full-time firefighters.
Three years in, Obamacare has little to show
A little more than three years ago, the controversial health-care law known as Obamacare to some and the Affordable Care Act to others was signed into law.
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