Opinions & Viewpoints

The moral decay of America and the World has come to such a point in history that many religious leaders believe that God could any day say enough!  Let the judgment begin! Some two thousand years ago, Jesus, the only begotten Son of God, brought the spirit of his beloved disciple John to Heaven, to…

From the Southwest Ledger   By James Finck, Ph. D.   This summer I had the amazing fortune to travel around the British Isles. As I spent time in the cities as well as the pastoral landscapes, I absolutely loved the rich history and deep culture. One of my favorite stops was Edinburgh, Scotland; what…

August 29, 2024   From the Southwest Ledger   By James Finck, Ph. D.   James Finck  Historically Speaking August 29, 2024 5 Minutes From Southwest Ledger   In 2016 J.D. Vance released a memoir of his formative years as a member of a hillbilly family just trying to survive. His story was about overcoming obstacles as he…

The moral decay of America and the World has come to such a point in history that many religious leaders believe that God could any day say enough!  Let the judgment begin! Some two thousand years ago, Jesus, the only begotten Son of God, brought the spirt of his beloved disciple John to Heaven, to…

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Here is an interesting opinion that I thought the Lanier County News would share. PSC Commissioners at war with Georgia Power customers As you know I am running a campaign to expose, shame, and pressure the Georgia Public Service Commission for their failure to protect customers from Georgia Power, a predatory monopoly. I have recently…

Hi Reader,   There is nothing more powerful in a democracy than an informed public. People can vote out corruption, incompetence or ineffectiveness, but only if they know about it. Voters must know the truth about their leaders if they are going to hold them accountable. As a ProPublica reader, you know what an effective…

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From: Karen Dawn Bloodworth Subject: Opinions and viewpoints   Dear Editor, Several sources have told me that the Board of Education is in the process of purchasing the Badcock furniture building. Since one of the sources is affiliated with the city, I’m assuming the information is correct. I was told that Tractor Supply was very interested in…

By James Finck, Ph. D.                                             From the Southwest Ledger   One of the benefits of my profession is that I get some time off in the summer. I use this time to research but also to travel. I love traveling for many reasons but one of which is that I get to visit historical sites and…