Letters

Tyrades! By Danny Tyree

“What have you done for us lately?”

I don’t think the average American military veteran has the time or the temperament to spend 51 weeks a year asking such a question, but a reasonable person could hardly blame him if he did.
Veterans Day can be like Mother’s Day or Father’s Day — an occasion to heap praise upon individuals whom we spend the rest of the year ignoring, tolerating or circumventing. A week’s worth of bumper stickers, newspaper interviews, special discounts and grade school essays soon give way to the daily grind. [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor and citizens,

At the beginning of October the Relay for Life committee and Appling Healthcare System decided to join forces and Paint the Town Pink to promote breast cancer awareness, to coincide with the Breast Cancer Awareness Month during October. We started by Mayor Steve Rigdon signing a proclamation proclaiming the month of October as “PAINT THE TOWN PINK” month. The pink bows began appearing around the courthouse and down the sidewalk lamp poles. Businesses also joined us by purchasing a bow or two for their business. We would like to say a special thank you to everyone who purchased a bow to help promote breast cancer awareness and giving individuals the opportunity to decide (early detection saves lives) and to go ahead and get those mammograms. [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor,

Jimmie Washam, Jr. invented a choke tube that reports have been made “the most outstanding in the last 40 years”. [Full Story »] 

(Editor’s note: The following is a note on behalf of the late Rhonda Sue Coleman submitted by her parents.)

To the Killer of Rhonda Sue Coleman, [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor and to the people of Appling County,

I am not running for any city or county office…but believe me…I’ve got something to say to you about the things you better start ‘standing for’ and believing in…God and Justice!

I had no idea what God was going to require me to do when I came down here to simply have an ‘Estate Sale’ and for those who don’t know you don’t have to die to have an estate sale. You are simply selling items you wouldn’t have in a yard sale, more valuable items. [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor,

The execution of Troy Davis, in light of the doubt of his conviction as being guilty of murder, is evident of the need for the American justice System to be looked into for possible changes to be made to insure if there is any doubt of a person being innocent or guilty before being put to death. My prayer is that earnest praying people continue to pray about changes in this system that allows anyone to be put to death when there is as much doubt, as was presented in this case. [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor,

What’s happening to America today? What is God saying to us? So many times He speaks and we don’t pay any attention to him. We have always been a blessed nation, spiritually and in wealth, but we have forgotten where we come from. We need to start listening, “God is angry.” Just look around and think about what’s happening in today’s world. [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor and to the citizens of Baxley, Mayor and City Council,

We all need to be proud of and give thanks to the firefighters that protect our property and lives in this area. These volunteers are professional, and I mean very professional. [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor,

On behalf of the State of Georgia, the Department of Transportation and the family of Mr. Douglas Dent Daniel, I am honored to announce the Dedication of the Douglas Dent Daniel Highway! The ceremony will take place on Friday, August 5, at 10:00 a.m. at the Odum Recreation Center in Odum. [Full Story »]