Greater Rome Times - Opinion

Pause to Remember a Child in Need

First Lady Mary Perdue — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 07:02:39 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...

Opinion

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 05:13:42 UT

A Message to Americans Who Care About Traditional Values

Jack Gibbs — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:00:00 UT

The Democrats and their willing accomplices in the media are using the Foley scandal as their “October Surprise.” As reprehensible as ex-Congressman Foley’s actions were, the accusations against Republican leaders are, as of now, unproven and highly suspect....

Now That the Election for County Commissioners is Behind Us

Richard Ward — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 17:00:00 UT

We now have an opportunity to make this great county an even better place to live...

Happy Days are Here Again!

Wed, 09 Aug 2006 17:00:00 UT

It is over and the citizens’ candidates have prevailed. I cannot find the words to express my gratitude to each one of you for your time, your support, your sweat equity and, yes, even a little blood here and there...

It's Not About Water. It's About Being Fair

Janet and Phil Winter — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 17:00:00 UT

Suppose the County declared, “We the county own the fire trucks and stations, and from now on, city residents have to pay double for fire protection !! We would all agree that it would be grossly unfair...

There are No Excuses for Not Voting

Brant Meadows — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 17:00:00 UT

I read with dismay the various reasons provided for the low voter turnout on July 18th. Some voters complained of too many phone calls, over-stuffed mailboxes, ignorance of the issues, or – my personal favorite – the heat of the Georgia summer day...

Reader Responds to Weekend FCN Article on Accused Murderer, Jason McGhee

Brandi Busse — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 17:00:00 UT

The older sister of murder victim, Billy Osment's best friend, writes a letter to the attorney representing Jason McGhee...

Charlie Laughinghouse responds to Martha Mashburn Lappe

Charles Laughinghouse — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 17:00:00 UT

Citizens of the county who had been approached by the Mashburn family to write a Letter to the Editor addressing the Sawnee Mountain rezoning contacted me. I am pleased to see that the citizens saw through this election ploy and declined. The letter published is from the sister in law of Pete Amos....

Go Vote. You Will Feel Better.

Bettina Hammond — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 17:00:00 UT

After reading the editorial in the Forsyth County News Sunday, it made me start to wonder what could be causing voter apathy in Forsyth County. My mother-in-law always told me that I pick things to death. Well Thelma, I’m at it again...

A Heartfelt Kudos to Creekside Animal Hospital

Kim Bradley — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 17:00:00 UT

Recently my husband and I had to make a very difficult decision. We are Standard Poodle owners and one of our dogs, “Ruby,” has been going downhill with medical issues. We had always said that when her quality life was not there anymore, it would be time to have her put down...

Caring for the Disabled and Elderly

Joseph M. Hamby — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 17:00:00 UT

As a proud citizen of Georgia, I would like to bring to the attention of the citizens of our great state a problem which has been ongoing for many, many years...

Motorists Need to be Aware of Canadian Geese

Michelle Kelly — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 17:00:00 UT

'My husband and I drive along Buford Dam Road, over the dam, a couple of times each day as we have done for over two years. There is something that we have started seeing over the last couple of months that was not an issue previously.'...

The Election Hangover

Bob Frye — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 17:00:00 UT

'As we wake up today, the day after the primary election, for everyone there will be feelings of sadness and of joy, of relief and of grief.'...

A Sincere Thank You to All My Friends and Supporters

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 17:00:00 UT

Ladies and gentlemen, as we hopefully draw toward the conclusion of this primary season, I would like to take a few minutes to express my gratitude and appreciation to all those volunteers who have worked so hard on this campaign...