Newton Citizen

Darrell Huckaby: A fan of women's basketball and Andy Landers

I was a fan of women's basketball long before it was cool.

Doug Holt: Ethics bill is focus of final legislative week

Last week saw the conclusion of this year's legislative session.

Jeff Meadors: Schools rise and fall on leadership

Down Ga. Highway 36 toward Jackson, beyond the old Meadors home place, stand schools of personal interest to me.

Cal Thomas: The dangers of public opinion

History is full of warnings about what happens when people follow public opinion instead of standing by their principles.

Jack Simpson: Hoover's No. 3 man has left us

He's gone, and I shall join the ranks of family and friends who will miss him.

Darrell Huckaby: Another sign that the world has gone crazy

Just when I thought it was safe to glance at the news again I confirmed my growing suspicion that the world has gone slap dab crazy.

Darrell Huckaby: When teacher talk turns to toenails

I am about to enjoy my 39th -- and final -- spring break, as a classroom teacher.

Jeff Meadors: Money needs to go to the classroom

How will Georgia schools increase student achievement when tax dollars disproportionately fund non-teaching jobs?

Doug Holt: Aid for vets, boating safety on the House floor last week

Last week saw the House closing in on the end of this year's legislative session -- we only have one week to go.

Rob Jenkins: Fat equity: The time is now

We hear a lot these days about equity -- gender equity, pay equity, income equity.

Darrell Huckaby: Enough wasteful spending to drive taxpayers batty

I have never cared too much for bats.

Jack Simpson: Allowing pocket knives on airplanes a dangerous step backward

Think back to 9/11/2001. Do you remember the news coming over the television?

Darrell Huckaby: There are no winners without competition

In competition there are winners and losers. Period.

Jeff Meadors: A primer on dual enrollment

Dual enrollment represents public school choice at its very best for Georgia's high school juniors and seniors.

Doug Holt: 'Big budget' gets scrutiny in House

The most important bill we saw last week was HB 106, which contains the 2014 fiscal year budget, also known as the "big budget."

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