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County needs to quit keeping secrets
Freedom of information and open government are basic tenets that all of our governmental officials should hold high on any priority list. Beyond all else ... Read more
Syria, Iran and Israel could learn a lot from ‘Dr. Jay’
Our readers who are devoted fans of The Post-Searchlight have probably realized that our annual “Profile” edition will be coming out soon. I’m letting the ... Read more
Pizza, tokens and alligators
We celebrated the birthday of Henry, my grandson, on Monday. It was a holiday, Presidents’ Day, so that made it convenient for my granddaughter, Laura, ... Read more
YMCA’s Child Care is a program that makes an impact
Today, more parents than ever work outside the home, and many struggle to secure adequate after-school care for their children. As a result, large numbers ... Read more
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- Why not a ‘National Signing Day’ for academics?
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- Lin’s story transcends just sports
- Big elections, issues are coming up that affect us
- It’s nice to leave ‘No Child Left Behind’ behind
Dan Ponder
Pizza, tokens and alligators
We celebrated the birthday of Henry, my grandson, on Monday. It was a holiday, Presidents’ Day, so that made it convenient for my granddaughter, Laura, ... Read more
Lynn Roberts
A not so ‘a-peeling’ sight
When I was a young boy, I was fair-haired and freckled faced. That is to say I had very fair or white skin. The first ... Read more
Dick Yarbrough
Why not a ‘National Signing Day’ for academics?
Knock! Knock! “Come in.” “You have a minute, Principal Huggins?” “Yes, Coach Buldowski and Mr. Hornblow. What can I do for you?” “Sir, I have ... Read more
Letters to the Editor
Support Sunday alcohol sales
There was an article in The Post-Searchlight of Feb. 4, 2012, explaining the early voting schedule and location for the March 6 presidential primary election. ... Read more
Ask the Mayor
Where can I find information online about public meetings, trash collection changes, sports registration and general information about city happenings? The city uses a number ... Read more
It’s great that the armory will continue to serve our community
I was delighted to read in last Wednesday’s edition about the city’s plans to proceed with the purchase of the Marvin Griffin National Guard Armory. ... Read more
Salvation Army’s campaigns were successful
To the citizens of Bainbridge, Decatur and Seminole counties: Dear Friends, Even with our economic problems and high rate of unemployment. The Salvation Army Red ... Read more
Smith’s columns will be missed
Last week’s paper brought home again the reality of change we all face, from those we have grown accustomed to being around. The discovery that ... Read more
Editorials
County needs to quit keeping secrets
Freedom of information and open government are basic tenets that all of our governmental officials should hold high on any priority list. Beyond all else ... Read more
If Washington were here…
On Monday, many people will observe President’s Day, officially known in federal law as Washington’s Birthday, whether they know it or not. But we have ... Read more
Bravo to county for keeping purchase local
In almost all cases, citizens should seek for their city and county governments to spend every last dollar of taxpayer money wisely. However, there are ... Read more
It’s nice to leave ‘No Child Left Behind’ behind
Teachers and administrators across the state likely breathed a sigh of relief Thursday, after the U.S. Dept. of Education announced that Georgia and nine other ... Read more
Georgia CHIP Program is a very good thing
No parent ever wants to hear that their child has gone missing or has been abducted. But thanks to the support of the Freemasons of ... Read more
