Dear Editor,
Lately, I have had many people come to me with questions concerning Governor Nathan Deal, whom I had the honor of volunteering for, and his recent decisions regarding the HOPE Scholarship.
The scholarship was created in 1993 by former Governor Zell Miller, and it is a merit based higher educational scholarship that is funded entirely by the revenue from the Georgia Lottery. Students who had at least a 3.0 grade point average and attended college within the state were eligible to receive the HOPE Scholarship. But, after several years and a bad economy, this is simply not possible anymore.
When this scholarship was first established, only 66 thousand students were covered, but now, more than 200 thousand students are covered. That is a big difference.
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Letters - Topics from March, 2011
Concerned that pants are too low
Dear Editor,
My family in Baxley and in various states enjoys your coverage of the news in Baxley and in Appling County; and we appreciate your telling “both sides of the story.” [Full Story »]
My family in Baxley and in various states enjoys your coverage of the news in Baxley and in Appling County; and we appreciate your telling “both sides of the story.” [Full Story »]
Who has believed our report?
Dear Editor,
Can’t you see God is speaking and we are not listening? We want everything our way. We haven’t heard a word He is saying through His works. Are you listening? Why can’t we see that we are not in control? [Full Story »]
Can’t you see God is speaking and we are not listening? We want everything our way. We haven’t heard a word He is saying through His works. Are you listening? Why can’t we see that we are not in control? [Full Story »]
Prevention of Medicare fraud
Dear Editor,
Today, I read that our retired and current retired state employees are faced with an increase in the cost of their health benefit programs. In the same paper, the elimination in vital programs in our children’s education curriculum are required due to budget deficits. Teachers, law enforcement personnel and other public government employees are being furloughed or their positions eliminated because our reduced resources mandate these actions. [Full Story »]
Today, I read that our retired and current retired state employees are faced with an increase in the cost of their health benefit programs. In the same paper, the elimination in vital programs in our children’s education curriculum are required due to budget deficits. Teachers, law enforcement personnel and other public government employees are being furloughed or their positions eliminated because our reduced resources mandate these actions. [Full Story »]
“It will take all to make sure we get funding”
Dear Jamie,
As you know, I am not one to write to you as Editor so this is new territory for me. However, I feel the need to express my feelings of support for Congressman Jack Kingston who has been under attack lately because funding for the deepening of the Savannah River channel has not been “ear marked”. [Full Story »]
As you know, I am not one to write to you as Editor so this is new territory for me. However, I feel the need to express my feelings of support for Congressman Jack Kingston who has been under attack lately because funding for the deepening of the Savannah River channel has not been “ear marked”. [Full Story »]
Enjoys newspaper
Dear Editor,
Our first year’s subscription to your fine newspaper is concluding. We eagerly anticipate its’ weekly arrival and are sending our check for a three-year subscription extension. [Full Story »]
Our first year’s subscription to your fine newspaper is concluding. We eagerly anticipate its’ weekly arrival and are sending our check for a three-year subscription extension. [Full Story »]
Writer believes county is to blame for plant closure
Dear Editor,
This plant closing in Appling County is a good example of what is wrong with this one-horse county! The first thing this county should do is close the tax office for starters, then look at the management level as number two. [Full Story »]
This plant closing in Appling County is a good example of what is wrong with this one-horse county! The first thing this county should do is close the tax office for starters, then look at the management level as number two. [Full Story »]
“Tell him you’ll support him if he supports us”
Dear Jamie,
Our congressman, Jack Kingston, has the power and ability to deliver massive economic stimulus to our district. Yet, for a bizarre calculation of political currents, he seems to be willing to let his district lose jobs, money, and position in world trade to appease the national Republican Party. [Full Story »]
Our congressman, Jack Kingston, has the power and ability to deliver massive economic stimulus to our district. Yet, for a bizarre calculation of political currents, he seems to be willing to let his district lose jobs, money, and position in world trade to appease the national Republican Party. [Full Story »]
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