Parents' role crucial to child's success in school

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Monday, August 11. 2008
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Okay, parents, the 2008-09 school year starts Thursday. You’ve heard a lot about test scores, AYP and the No Child Left Behind Act. You’ve wondered if the schools are good enough for your child. [ Full Story » ] 

EDITORIAL:Sewer line locations are important

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Kristi Reed
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Wednesday, May 28. 2008
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The controversy surrounding a proposed sewerage line extension in Barrow County to accommodate a new school raises some fundamental issues about how local governments affect growth. [ Full Story » ] 

EDITORIAL: Are governments too ‘professional?’

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Thursday, May 22. 2008
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There’s a growing suspicion by many observers that we’ve over-professionalized local governments. For decades, citizens bucked against elected officials, especially those who were perceived to be incompetent. Citizens clamored for a more professional approach to government. [ Full Story » ] 
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