Letters

Dear Jamie,

I would like to submit just a short note to say how fortunate that we are to have our hospital system in Baxley. A lot of people don’t realize how many communities have either lost their hospitals or have had to cut back to “skeleton crews” across Georgia. Nearly every hospital that I am aware of is having severe financial problems for numerous reasons. That is another story for another time. [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor,

When we recount our day is it not filled with minute and mostly unimportant details? Maybe a conversation with a crush, which led to absolutely nowhere, or a television show that likewise did little other than further distract you from the prison called life. [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor,

This letter is to Jethro, [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor,

On May 30, Memorial Day, I got up early that Monday morning to go outside and water flowers as I always do every morning. My three dogs always accompanied me, but one of them was extra special and very close to me. It was my sweet, loving and smart Chihuahua, Elvis. He was my baby boy who went everywhere with me and while at home everyday, he was right on my heels, sitting up on his hind legs like a squirrel always wanting me to hold him. He loved hugs and kisses and always wanted my attention. He actually thought he was a child by the way I treated him, and he was. We had such a close bond and he would actually say the word mama when he wanted his treats. [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor and citizens,

The Baxley Post Office would like to thank the community for giving to the Letter Carrier’s Food Drive. We collected a total of 1,559.40 pounds of canned goods, which was given to the local food bank. Thanks again for your support. [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor,

The Republican budget plan hurts our senior citizens at a time when they are least able to defend themselves - during their retirement. [Full Story »] 

(Editor’s note: the late John J. Berrio of Rochester, New York originally penned the following piece. Cynthia Atkins of Appling County submitted it for republication. The work is intended to serve as a warning to teenagers and the dangers of reckless driving.)

The day I died was an ordinary school day. How I wish I had taken the bus! But I was too cool for the bus. I remembered how I wheedled the car out of Mom. “Special favor,” I pleaded, “all the kids drive.” [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor,

In this negative world I would like to share something very positive. We always say “I would give my life for you if you needed me too. I have a special person in my family that has proved this to be true. My niece, Bobbie Jo Lynn was asked to give her sister, Melanie Lightsey a kidney. After praying over this request, our very special angel knew that this was God’s will because “everything” matched for the transplant. Even though she was scared she had faith that this was God’s will, and it was that faith that helped her through this procedure. [Full Story »]