Opinion

The editor responds to BoE member Presberg’s letter

Cal Beverly's picture

This response is directed not to his wife and children but to Mr. Presberg, who holds (appointed) public office and should know better than to expose his “progressive” worldview for Fayette voters to examine.

Mr. Presberg essentially makes three points:

1. How dare any student report such negative information about Sandy Creek High School to a parent?

2. How dare the parent write a letter based on that information to a newspaper?

3. And — most egregiously, in Mr. Presberg’s opinion — how dare this newspaper print such a letter? Read More»

IRS & stereotyping the Tea Party

Bonnie Willis's picture

This past week the Tea Party ended up in the national news headlines.

It was reported that hundreds of conservative organizations, particularly Tea Party groups, were targets of unconstitutional scrutiny, delays, or denials for tax-exempt status.

Given the media’s past coverage of the Tea Party, I anticipated that this story would die within a couple of days, because I did not think the media would cover the unconstitutional treatment of Tea Party groups, which they often treat with disdain and antipathy. Read More»

What you can do for Wounded Warriors on Memorial Day

Terry Garlock's picture

I ran into a very good idea a few days ago that makes me pose this question to you. How will you spend Memorial Day?

I encourage you stop by CrossFit in Peachtree City, near Mimi’s Good Food in the strip center at the railroad tracks off Dividend Drive and Kelly Drive.

At CrossFit you can make a donation to the Wounded Warrior program, and if you want you can participate free of charge in “Murph,” a workout named after U.S. Navy Lt. Michael P. Murphy, recipient of the Medal of Honor after his death in Afghanistan. Read More»

Tyranny is no longer ‘lurking’

Cal Thomas's picture

Given last week’s revelation that the IRS targeted conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status, it’s worth recalling President Obama’s Ohio State University commencement address. The president decried “voices” warning “that tyranny is always lurking just around the corner.”

It’s no longer lurking. It’s here. Read More»

The truth about my words

Ronda Rich's picture

Before I say this, just know that I am not bragging. I am sure that this is not anything to brag about. But you and I are friends and I always endeavor to be honest with you so you should know the truth.

When it comes to my books — there are six now — I have a hard time remembering precisely — even generally in some cases — what I have written in each. My best defense is to say: I write what I write then I move on, with hardly a backward glance. I head into the next book, next column or next speech to be written. Read More»

Election season and letters’ policy

As the local political season gets started, we’ve seen an increase in letters to the editor from announced candidates. To maintain a level playing field, here are the ground rules for local political letters through December.

From this point on until qualifying day, no candidates for any local office will be given free print space to publicize their campaigns (with one exception, described below). Things like websites and campaign email addresses will be deleted from letters. Read More»

BoE’s Presberg slams printing of letter as ‘feeding racist attitudes’

Our family has been quite upset since reading last week’s published attack on Sandy Creek High School.

How can a newspaper be so irresponsible as to publish an anonymous attack based on hearing about one part of one isolated incident? As far as we know, no one tried to do any reporting or fact finding related to Sandy Creek High School. No one checked with any administrators or students. No one called any parents or teachers. Read More»

Teacher defends Sandy Creek H.S.

I am disappointed at the shot the author of the “Fayette’s soon-to-be inner city school” letter took at Sandy Creek High School alleging certain behavior problems at the school.

I am a history teacher at Sandy Creek with 20 years of teaching experience in Georgia. I have also taught at McIntosh High School and at Westlake High School.

While every school I have worked in has different students, different demographics, and different performance, they share common truths. There will always be some students who get in trouble, but the vast majority of our students are good kids. Read More»

Stacy to run for F’ville Council: Pinewood expense concerns

I moved from Jacksonville, Fla., to Fayetteville in 1996 due to a career change. Upon my arrival here, I began a search for the community in the Atlanta area that I felt would best serve my family’s needs and interests.

Among the qualities that I looked for were, first and foremost, good schools and a safe environment, followed by an involved and energetic community.

I believed then and still believe that Fayetteville was the right choice for my family. I am proud to call this place home. Read More»

Which council members respond to taxpayer, and which ones don’t . . .

On Thursday, May 9, I sent an email to City Council in which I stated my opinion on the 4th of July tarp restrictions and asking them to vote in favor of one.

To date only two members have replied: Mayor Haddix and Councilwoman Kim Learnard.

Council members Imker, Fleisch and Dienhart: Silence.

What kind of representation is this, if they can’t even respond to a citizen’s concern? If they don’t have time to respond to a taxpaying citizen, do they really have my best interests in mind? Read More»