Opinion

Melanie Dallas: Building on the APEX Program to enhance school safety

If Georgia is particularly focused on school safety right now, that’s understandable. Following the tragedy at Apalachee High…

Opinion

Dick Yarbrough: Reminding ourselves what is important and what is not

Have you ever read, seen or heard something that sticks to your mind like glue and just won’t…

Opinion

Amanda Burt: United in gratitude: Thank you!

Reflecting on the past year, one thing is clear — our community is stronger when we come together.…

Opinion

John Fuchko III: Dalton State College: A place to learn, connect and grow

Colleges are a place for community members as well as students to learn, to connect and to grow.…

Opinion

Kyle Wingfield: Property owners should be upset if school boards reject tax relief

Across Georgia, public school districts are refusing to go along with a reduction in property taxes – all…

Columns

Toni King: Do I enroll in Medicare’s Part A or B during the turning-65 enrollment time?

Toni: I am turning 65 on April 4, working part time, and not eligible for my employer benefits,…

Columns

Elwood Watson: Make Washington white again?

First responders were still retrieving dead bodies from the icy waters of the Potomac River when President Donald…

Columns

Tom Purcell: NASA stranded in mediocrity

International Space Station (ISS): Hello, Houston, Starliner crew Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams here. Any word on when…

Editorials

Citizens of the Week: Firefighters Jamie Franks and Jeff Schmitt bring ‘a huge smile” to local boy

Firefighters are known for being brave and determined. But it is special when they are also compassionate. Whitfield…

Columns

John Stossel: DOGE to the rescue

DOGE to the rescue The Department of Government Efficiency has started making moves. The D.C. media are furious…