Hometown Cherokee - Opinion

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

Monte E. Seehorn — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:58:07 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: Happy Birthday, USA!

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:21:47 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 23:09:02 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?"...

Help Protect America: Call Your Senator Today

Bradley A. Blakeman — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 02:01:24 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 — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:04:44 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...

Pause to Remember a Child in Need

First Lady Mary Perdue — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 07:01:54 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...

Letter to the Editor: Whose National Forests?

Monte E. Seehorn — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:23:32 UT

It’s time the public let Congressman [Nathan] Deal and other legislators know that the National Forests are out there for everyone to use, and should not be locked up to serve the whims of a few radical preservation groups...

Letter to Editor: Make Christmas Memorable for Military Families

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 04:00:57 UT

We would like ask for assistance in making this a memorable Christmas for military families having a difficult time due to having their sole provider being away serving their present assignments...

Letter to the Editor: To Flush or Not to Flush

Danny Wyatt — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:39:38 UT

I am struggling with how to save water on our wasteful toilets. If it’s yellow, then let it mellow. If it’s brown, then flush it down. Sitting here I feel like I am drifting into a third world country. There has to be a better way to do this...

Letter to Editor: Corps Has a PR Disaster on Its Hands

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:26:19 UT

The Corps of Engineers has a major public relations disaster on its hands. It has lost the trust and respect of the American people due to its poor leadership in the New Orleans disaster and the impending Atlanta disaster...

Letter to the Editor: The Drought a 100 Year Failure of Elected Leadership

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:22:44 UT

Sonny, where are you? Are you a leader or you going to sit this one out? Senators, where are you? Are you going to sit this one out and put the blame on God for no rain...

Opinion

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 02:14:23 UT

You learn YOUR history. That Confederate flag we see today was a battle flag for a very few. It was added to the state flag in protest of desegregation. It should not be part of our lives now. Born-and-bred Southern and proud of it.

Opinion

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 02:09:26 UT

Illegal Immigrants Where Do You Stand?

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 16:00:00 UT

Finding a solution to illegal immigration is a priority issue for Cherokee residents. Whats your opinion and where do you stand?

VOICE

Sat, 06 Jan 2007 16:00:00 UT

Come on, Cherokee! Get it off your chest. Join our new online Vent. We want to hear about your take on life here in Cherokee County. What irks you?