Opinion

Mark Millican: A Valentine’s Day salute to seniors

A recent story in this newspaper with my byline spotlighted the marriage of Paul and Mary Helen Forshee,…

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…

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…