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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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  4. Lin’s story transcends just sports
  5. Big elections, issues are coming up that affect us
  6. It’s nice to leave ‘No Child Left Behind’ behind
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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