Opinion

The miracle of hummingbirds

Every morning when we open the blinds, my wife and I are spellbound; they are always there, hummingbirds, charcoal, mauve and emerald colors, levitating, maneuvering for space on the feeders then zipping away, to reappear, performing aerial ballets.

Veterans Day, 2015

Veterans Day, 2015
By Dave Emanuel

World War I – the war to end all wars -ended in 1918. The armistice that brought about the cessation of combat officially went into effect at 11:00 am on the 11th day of the 11th month.

Carole Townsend

With Christmas approaching, keep one thing in mind.

I read something this morning on a social media site that had me shaking my head. I’ll go you one better; it had me feeling a bit sad about my absolute favorite time of every year, and that’s Christmas.

Carole Townsend

Bullying is nothing new, but what’s to be done?

(Not So) Common Sense
Bullying is nothing new, but what’s to be done?
By Carole Townsend

I read an article recently, about a local student who killed herself as a result of relentless bullying by her peers. I imagine that there were other factors at work as well, but bullying no doubt contributed to the young woman’s desperation.

Kids count – SPLOST

Letter to the Editor:

As a parent with children in Gwinnett County Public Schools, I will be voting “yes” for the continuation of the education SPLOST on the county ballot this November 3rd and I encourage all parents to do the same.