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It’s nice sometimes to be reminded that the proverbial glass not only isn’t half empty, it’s more than half full and rising. Read More
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There was a lot of talk of dreams being fulfilled in connection with last week’s groundbreaking for a new college center off Pilgrim Mill Road at Ga. 400. Read More
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Having perhaps seen the error of their ways, and hopefully having learned that faddish political movements aren’t necessarily the best way to improve education, Georgia lawmakers are considering eliminating an ill-advised mandate requiring local school systems to spend at least 65 percent of all education money received from the state in the classroom. Read More
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The results of a virtual tie between three candidates in Iowa revealed the thinking of most conservatives. We want the best person to beat Obama, yet we really don’t see one that tops the others. We are all confused! Read More
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I wanted to comment on the article about the unemployment (Dec. 29). I find it interesting that it is down. Read More
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In its efforts to address perceived problems in the ordinance that created the county’s ethics board, the county commission seems to have cobbled together a poorly designed fix that creates more issues than it solves. Read More
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In response to the Dec. 25, 2011, article in the FCN “Group: Use SPLOST for operating costs” I have just one question for the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia: Are you out of your minds? Read More
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It is incorrect for Mr. Coyner to cast our military withdrawal from Iraq as “Obama’s Vietnam” and blame President Obama for the loss of “hard fought gains” or for vulnerabilities to foreign influences. Read More
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Funny how an act as simple as turning the page from December to January can infuse even the most pessimistic among us with hope for new beginnings. Here’s hoping 2012 proves kinder on several fronts than did the just departed year. Read More
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I’ve been living a lie, apparently, in that I thought our current county commissioners were predominantly former businessmen as well as Republicans. How else to explain their even considering, as reported in an article this week, requiring private businesses to offer recycling? As President Obama said when trying to explain greater government intrusion and waste, I guess it’s time to eat our peas and submit to the greater wisdom of those who know what’s best ... Read More
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And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. Read More
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I cannot believe that people do not want to observe Jesus’ birthday. They had rather say "happy holidays" than acknowledge Jesus’ birthday. Read More
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One of the political tensions in our nation results when a significant group within our citizenry sees that the only purpose of the Constitution is to place restrictions on the government. [To them,] the Constitution has no role other than limiting government. They apparently cannot come to grips with the fact that the Constitution also enables the government to do some things. Read More
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Much discussion has occurred in different forums regarding my motivations in supporting potential changes to the park and recreation ordinance regarding county park and facility usage. Read More
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It seems to me that most folks in the county take for granted the many people who make our lives better, safer and more comfortable. Read More
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Applying “original intent” is the only morally valid method of interpreting the U.S. Constitution, because in applying the Constitution we are upholding the will of and restrictions placed on government by the People. When we “expand,” “modify,” or “update” the interpretation of the Constitution without amending it, we are not violating “the will of the Founders;” we are violating the compact between the governed and the government they consented to. While the Founders’ intent and ... Read More
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When it comes to Christmas, there is a little bit of child in all of us, which is perhaps why it is so satisfying to know that ours is a community that makes a special effort each year to make sure every child is able to enjoy something about the season. Read More
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Forsyth County commissioners plan to hold public hearings over their authority, or lack of same, for planning use of the county’s parks facilities and ball fields. Read More
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While I am a proponent of roundabouts, I take issue with comments in the Dec. 4 Forsyth County News. Mr. Allen of the Forsyth County government may tout this project as an engineering success, however those who traverse this intersection on a regular basis know the design is flawed. Some thoughts and questions: Read More
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Comprehensive plan/West Forsyth area: CP2012 has been ongoing for over a year. Members of my group attended all workshops and offered input for our community vision; this process was about public input. Our area on the maps was the only place in the county with a dispute. Read More
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