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The Usuals do New York, part 3
Katelyn Moore
      Our hotel was nothing grand, but it was really nothing to sneer at. The Sohotel is supposedly the oldest hotel still in operation in the city, and, surprisingly, it isn't very expensive at all. The fact that three college students and a recent grad could afford it for a week says something about i...
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All roads lead to Garfield
Jack Atkinson
      It seemed to be another regular week. At church on Sunday she was in her place in the choir. Her second row pew seat was awaiting her when the choir had completed their special. Monday night as an interested citizen she graced the Town Council meeting as was her regular practice. She called to dis...
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Sam or Roy for VP, too?
Bill Shipp
      We have been so busy advising Sonny Perdue on how to become the Republican vice presidential nominee that we overlooked two obvious Georgia possibilities as the Democratic running mate - former Gov. Roy Barnes or former Sen. Sam Nunn.
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Stop unsolicited telemarketing
Marnie Dekle
      When I was a child I loved checking the mailbox. I can remember racing my brother to the mail box with excitement and wonder. Many years have passed, and believe me I do not hold those same feelings about checking the mailbox. Honestly, I dread checking the mailbox because; I know that at least ha...
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Forsake or not
Chaplain Judy Davis
      It is my belief that all Christians at one time or another feel forsaken. One can feel abandoned and needs to know that it is a human reaction to disappointments, difficulties, and trials. Therefore, it is important to know the word so that when we have feelings of abandonment the facts of God's W...
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Dreams of writing for Rolling Stone
Matt Wheeler
      What could a nineteenyear old college student, with dreams of being the premier journalist for Rolling Stone, possibly have to offer to Swainsboro's local newspaper? Who is this kid? You may be asking yourself these questions or, then again, you may be asking yourself, "Why the heck does Matt Wh...
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Savvy Senior
Tips for seniors who don't take their medicine
      Dear Savvy Senior Do you have any suggestions on how I can help my mother keep up with her medicine? She takes several medications for various health conditions and I just learned she hasn't been taking them regularly.
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