Weekly Editorial - Topics from May, 2011

Satilla District is not issuing burn permits

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Wednesday, May 25. 2011
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With dry conditions, little chance for rain this week and near 100-degree temps, residents are urged to not burn yard debris, fields, trash, etc. The Satilla District of the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), which includes Appling, is not issuing burn permits due to current conditions. [Full Story »] 

New ‘sheriff’ in town on open meetings issues

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Wednesday, May 11. 2011
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(The following editorial was published in The Athens Banner-Herald on Monday, May 9.)

There’s nothing nuanced about Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens’ understanding of the state’s “open meetings” law - and that’s a good thing.

Outside of some exceptions - most notably regarding acquisition of real estate, discussion of some legal matters and the hiring and firing of employees - state law is abundantly and unequivocally clear as to when local governmental entities must open their proceeding to the public. [Full Story »] 

Open meetings: A timely lesson

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Wednesday, May 11. 2011
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(The following editorial was published in The Savannah Morning News on May 8.)

THANK YOU, Sam Olens.

Thank you for coming to Savannah last Thursday and giving a lesson on Georgia’s Open Meetings Law to Savannah City Council. [Full Story »] 

Will oil prices lead us into a continued recession?

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Friday, May 6. 2011
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Many financial experts are touting that the country is finally on the rebound after years of recession. Are they right? They could be correct, as a few national indicators have shown an upward trend the past few months. Even the state of Georgia recently reported that monthly revenue was up. That’s all good news. [Full Story »] 
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