Dawson Times - Opinion

The Economics of Tourism Should Keep the Lake Burton Hatchery Open

Rick Nehrling — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:03:06 UT

It is very disappointing to learn that the Georgia DNR has proposed the closure of the Lake Burton hatchery as part of Gov. Sonny Perdue’s request to reduce the State’s $1.6 billion deficit. However, when the Georgia DNR determines budget reductions they must strongly consider reductions that do the least damage to the publics they serve...

Open Letter to Congress

Matthew Miller — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:00:08 UT

Watching my 401K balance drop 43% since last November due to the mortgage crisis and banking failures, are mainly to blame on your lack of regulation and checks and balances that you were elected to protect. A nearly 800 point drop on Wall Street [Monday] only reinforces how much the partisan buffoonery has continued kick the good citizens in the teeth one way or another...

“McCain-Palin Ticket a Winner,” says Dawson County Republican Party Chairman. Delegate to Give Convention Recap at Upcoming Meeting

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:00:16 UT

Dawson County Republican Party Chairman Clint Smith comments on the recently concluded Republican National Convention...

Letter to the Editor: Congress Obstructs Offshore Drilling

Joe Eule — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:00:14 UT

According to the Wall Street Journal, "at least 65% of America's undiscovered, recoverable oil, and 40% of its natural gas, is hostage to the Congressional drilling moratorium." American energy exploration would not only reduce prices immediately, but would also create thousands of good-paying jobs...

A Letter of Appreciation to the Citizens of Our Area For Awesome Tribute to Matthew

Michael Phillips — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:09:47 UT

We are deeply grateful to everyone who took the time to stand and honor Matthew. The displays of appreciation, patriotism and support on Dahlonega Highway and along the route from Lee Gilmer Airport to Cumming were overwhelming...

Letter to the Editor: Sportsmen, Beware Who is Representing You!

Monte E. Seehorn — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:24:26 UT

The [Georgia Wildlife] Federation has jumped into a major political battle that affects our entire population. They have taken sides with the preservationists again, in opposing the proposed oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). During their recent Fisherama event, they gathered signatures for a petition opposing drilling in ANWR, and then carried the petition to Washington, presenting it as the views of Georgia sportsmen!...

Letter to the Editor: Cheers To Amos Amerson!

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:04:11 UT

We'd like to take a moment to publicly commend and express gratitude to our state representative...

Letter to the Editor: Happy Birthday, USA!

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:19:54 UT

Happy Birthday, USA! Have your cake and eat it, too. So often we're told we can't...

Oxendine Statement on the Georgia Transportation and Congestion Crisis

Tue, 20 May 2008 19:07:36 UT

"Does Georgia want elected officials who blindly vote in favor of something because someone claims 'it's good for transportation,' or should we expect public servants who are willing to make a tough vote to preserve the integrity of our state’s Constitution?"...

Letter to the Editor: Summary of Events Leading to the Possible Relocation of the Amicalola & Purdys Precinct Polling Places

Spencer Maddox — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:37:52 UT

There has recently arisen a substantial controversy among some of the voters residing in the Amicalola and Purdys precincts of Dawson County regarding the possibility that the Dawson County Board of Elections and Registration may relocate the polling place for both these precincts to the new Dawson County Middle School on Allen Street in Dawsonville...

Help Protect America: Call Your Senator Today

Bradley A. Blakeman — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:49:03 UT

I lost my nephew, Senior Court Officer Tommy Jurgens, on September 11, 2001. He was a first responder who gave his life saving others. I want to prevent another tragedy from occurring to our country because our government lacks the vital tools necessary to stop the terrorists...

Letter to the Editor: Did You Know...

Monte E. Seehorn — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:51:03 UT

Depending on the category of [car] tag selected, little if any of the money goes to the cause you are supporting. In addition, these tags are significantly more expensive initially, and cost extra every year thereafter...

Happy 201st Birthday Robert E. Lee

Calvin E. Johnson, Jr. — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:00:36 UT

Some people call it a contradiction to remember the birthday of Robert E. Lee during the birthday week of Martin Luther King...

Sympathy to Emerson Family from Pennsylvania

Claudia in Pennsylvania — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:03:02 UT

I have been reading, hoping, praying for the safety of Meredith Emerson and am so sorry that her life was ended...

Pause to Remember a Child in Need

First Lady Mary Perdue — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 07:03:41 UT

We are winding down the holiday season, the time of year when we each celebrate our faith with family and friends. We pause in the busyness of preparations to remember the blessings of togetherness, belonging, and traditions. Yet, there are many children in our state who have not been blessed as so many of us have...