‘Crossover Day’ observed in session

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Thursday, March 19. 2009
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BY MICHAEL HARDEN
Last Thursday marked the 30th legislative day of the 2009 session. Known as “Crossover Day,” it marked the deadline for legislation to pass at least the House or Senate. Any legislation that did not pass either body will be considered again next session. Because of the “Crossover Day Deadline,” this week was filled with long days full of key votes as we deliberated different bills that would cut taxes, stimulate the economy, fund trauma care or even offer our students greater educational opportunities. Some of the more noteworthy legislation passed this week includes:


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Education, immigration laws addressed

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Wednesday, March 11. 2009
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Most Georgians list education and immigration as some of the biggest issues facing our great state. This week, the state House passed legislation addressing each of these important issues.

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Local papers will survive, prosper

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Thursday, February 26. 2009
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An extended stretch of illness left me homebound several consecutive days last week. In between bouts of sleeping multiple hours at a time, I found myself overcome with a combination of restlessness, boredom and soreness (from constant coughing and laying in the bed for too long).

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Rock solid: Standing the test of time

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Thursday, February 19. 2009
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Before Valentine’s Day fades completely into memory (I’m sure for many it did at 12:01 Sunday morning) I wanted to share a story about a couple who have had the ultimate influence on me during my 37 years.

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COLUMN: Bush legacy: Assault on civil liberties

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Thursday, February 12. 2009
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“We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.”
— Edward R. Murrow
•••
No doubt the debate on George Bush’s presidency will go on for generations.

There are extremes on both sides of the argument. Many believe he was the greatest thing since sliced bread and would have quickly ushered him in for a third term if given the opportunity.

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Working man ignored in tough times

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Friday, February 6. 2009
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Last Wednesday after another edition of the newspaper you are now reading had been completed, my better half and I made embarked on our weekly ritual of going to lunch.

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Oconee’s choice benefits Banks school system

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Thursday, January 29. 2009
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In many ways it is understandable that the Oconee County School System decided to remove the “interim” tag from John Jackson’s position.


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Overlooked candidate set for another try

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Friday, January 23. 2009
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Items from the political notebook as we continue into the new year:

Ray McBerry must have felt like a man without a party in 2006.

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State political eyes begin looking to 2010

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Thursday, January 15. 2009
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With the primaries for the 2010 state election still well more than a calendar year away, one might not be giving too much thought to Georgia political races at this point.

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‘Brother Jim’ truly one of a kind

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Friday, January 9. 2009
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It was during the fall of 2006 at an away Banks County High School football game that I had the honor of having my first extended conversation with “Brother Jim” McLendon.

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