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Columns February 28th, 2007
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The One and Only: Jean Peacock
Jack Atkinson
      Some of us are just born to rebel. I was the best little boy in town (for a while). Jean may have never been the best little girl in town for she was bent on carving out a life whose affectation was the opposite in so many ways from her mother.
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A tale of two senators
Bill Shipp
      Ten years ago, two bitter enemies, Sen. Charles Walker of Augusta and Sen. Sonny Perdue of Bonaire, stood at roughly identical positions in their political careers - on top of the world in the Georgia General Assembly. Both owed their success to the same man. Despite their personal enmity, Perdu...
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I am the king of the castle
Dharma
      I know I haven't written in a while. I've been concentrating on my novel, intriguingly entitled Cat House. I appreciate all the calls and letters asking me what I've been up to, but when you're a famous cat like me, time is precious. However, I've recently experienced a shocking turn of events th...
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History!
      Congratulations to the city of Stillmore for its brand new museum! This town may be little, but it has a lot of history--much of which has landed in this impressive new museum that used to be the train depot. Kudos to the citizens of Stillmore and to the curators of the museum for adding a slice o...
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Celebrating the arts in Emanuel
Joan Dunn
      With so many exciting events happening in our community, it is difficult to imagine any complaints about nothing to do around here. We have an abundance of talent and the environment to showcase it all- the visual and the performing arts. Each month I hope to bring you a variety of options for your...
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What is my preschooler learning?
Mary White
      In the years before first grade, it is most important for children to learn many skills. They are not just playing. They are also not just preparing to learn- they are actually learning things they will need for the rest of their lives. Without the basic skills taught in pre-school, they may not b...
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Savvy Senior:
Medical tourism
      Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about medical treatments and surgeries that are available in foreign countries? I have a degenerative hip problem and need a hip replacement, but my insurance company won't pay for it, and I can't afford it on my own.
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