Editorials Section
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Our thoughts...OOPs In our editorial saying thanks and hello to our local politicians we left out two outstanding officials. Bob Wheeler chose not to run after serving 20 plus years as the coroner of Newton County. He performed his duties with professionalism. He will be missed. |
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Our thoughts...Enter the FanZone If you've already stumbled across our new sports Web site, you might have initially thought you accidentally clicked on a site for professional sports. You didn't. For the past couple of months our Web and sports staff have worked diligently to prepare a comprehensive and interactive resource for athletes and fans of Newton County's prep sports. |
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Our thoughts...Seamless interaction On Wednesday, Newton County's new OpenSky Radio Network officially opened. The who's who of Newton County law enforcement and public safety officials were in attendance. State Homeland Security Director Charlie English praised the county's state-of-the-art-operation, which allows every law enforcement and safety organization in the county seamlessly and instantly to communicate with each other instantly. |
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Our thoughts...Protecting our heritage The Newton County Board of Commissioners created a new historic preservation commission last week. We support this decision wholeheartedly. |
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Our thoughts...Holiday cheer This past year has been a year that most of us would like to forget. |
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Our thoughts...Dysfunctional government Dysfunctional government For the past year The Covington News has covered the Porterdale City Council with much disappointment. In that time we have watched the city dismiss a capable city clerk and downtown manager as well as run off a dedicated city council member and now a city manager who has worked for the city for more than a decade. The city council ... |
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Our thoughts...Congrats Eastside Congratulations to the Eastside football team for bringing home the region 8 AAA championship. We know Coach Hurst and his assistants have worked hard to develop a team of both character and ability. |
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Our thoughts...A little angel Anytime there is a tragic death there is a shock and feeling of disbelief that settles in. These feelings are particularly felt when a child is involved. |
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Our thoughts...Send in the recipes We will be printing a special keepsake holiday section on December 14. |
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Our thoughts...I Have a Dream award The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration committee is seeking honorees for the "I have a Dream "award. There should be plenty of deserving nominees this year. |
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Marshaling memories I've had some great memories in my life. I played golf with Arnold Palmer, I heard Willie Nelson sing "Precious Memories" in the back yard of the Carter White House. I once took the "Take It Off, Take it All Off" Noxzema shaving cream girl to dinner. |
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Our Thoughts... Hello and goodbye With very few exceptions we think anyone who chooses to run for public office is a fantastic public servant, who by running for a position in government shows a special concern for their community. |
