Statement From Senator Johnson: Georgia's Voter ID Law

Senator Eric Johnson expresses disappointment in groups who plan to challenge the new voter ID law, citing that more than 80% of all Georgians overwhelmingly support this law...
Sep 7, 2005

Delta Pension Plans Affected by Bankruptcy Laws

A reader from Fayetteville, Georgia, speaks up about pension plans through Delta Air Lines and how the new bankruptcy laws will affect them...
Sep 5, 2005

Elevate the Debate

A local Democrat's view on recent Board of Education actions is shared, in response to ongoing discussions on CummingHome.com by Republican leaders in recent weeks...
Aug 28, 2005

Republican Candidate for Senate Seat Responds to Fight Between School Board and Republican Executive Committee

Todd Tibbetts speaks out about Representative Murphy's statement regarding the tone of a recent Forsyth Republican Executive Committee letter...
Aug 22, 2005

DANGER! Drivers Ignoring Stopped School Buses

Parent of a Daves Creek Elementary student speaks out about cars continually ignoring stopped school buses at Old Atlanta and Orr Roads...
Aug 19, 2005

In Support Of The Local GOP's Recent Letter

Responding to a recent letter we ran in our "opinions" section, another reader reacts and shares his opinion...
Aug 17, 2005

A Reader Responds to Release of School Gunman

A gunman who shot and killed four students and a teacher in Jonesboro seven years ago walks away from prison today a free man...
Aug 12, 2005

Pulling the School System from the Spin Cycle

Concerns about the Forsyth County School Board, radical change in start/end school times and questionable usage of residents' tax dollars is shared by a Forsyth County citizen...
Aug 11, 2005

Having It Both Ways: Response to Chris Goldston's "Pulling the School System From the Spin Cycle" Commentary

The Chairman of the Forsyth County Democratic Party responds to the commentary made by Chris Goldson of the Republican Party regarding the County's school board...
Aug 11, 2005

No One Asked My Opinion

Forsyth County District 1 commissioner, Charles Laughinghouse, speaks out on the Building Authority, the jail and justice center, and other issues...
Aug 1, 2005

Save War Hill Park

You probably have heard about the proposal to turn the federally owned Warhill Park, in Dawson County and in Forsyth County, into a privately owned marina / hotel / conference center...
Jul 12, 2005

Firefighter From Florida Concerned About Fire Protection Services in Forsyth County

The lack of adequate personnel at Forsyth County fire stations has new resident and firefighter worried...
Jul 3, 2005

A Republican from Suwanee Chooses Not To Support Republican Fund-raising Efforts

Republican Amanda Conner of Suwanee turned down a gentleman from the party calling to request donations in a fundraiser benefitting the Republican party, its politicians and the causes it supports...
Jul 1, 2005

July 1st Declared "Smoke-Free Restaurant Appreciation Day"

The American Lung Association of Georgia is calling all Georgians to celebrate recent legislation regarding smoke-free restaurants by visiting their favorite community restaurants on Friday, July 1, and thanking owners for being smoke-free...
Jun 22, 2005

Jan Jones Shares Views on Sandy Springs' Incorporation

A supporter of the impending incorporation of Sandy Springs, State Representative Jan Jones has difficulty summoning sympathy for county commissioners representing Atlanta and South Fulton County who are distressed over House Bill 36, which facilitates statewide opportunities for more local governance...
Jun 16, 2005