Editorials

Cutting hospital funding was tough decision, but needed to be done

With the Decatur County Board of Commissioners facing a projected $1.5 million deficit in its upcoming budget year,…

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Give what you can to make ‘Day of Action’ a success

This Saturday, the United Way of Bainbridge-Decatur County will once again hold a “Day of Action,” as volunteers…

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County must make hard decisions

The Decatur County Board of Commissioners is currently facing a $1.5 million deficit in its upcoming fiscal year…

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Motorists, keep your eyes open

City officials want motorists to realize that the intersection at Clay and Water Streets is now a four-way…

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Memorial Day service off to a great start

Many people go to college, then come out and make a difference in their workplace. Then there are…

Editorials

Tuesday’s action by county sets worrisome precedent

The Decatur County Board of Commissioners voted 4-2 at Tuesday’s meeting to terminate the employment of Finance Director…

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Congratulations to all of our graduates

We congratulate the hundreds of young people in Decatur County who have recently earned their graduation, whether it’s…

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Open meetings should be taken seriously

On Tuesday, the Memorial Hospital Authority held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting. During that meeting, the Authority called…

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Youth curfew is a good idea for Bainbridge

The City of Bainbridge passed an effective ordinance Tuesday, approving the proposed youth curfew. Under this curfew, no…

Editorials

‘War on women,’ same-sex marriage debate are distractions

This last week was a disappointing one, to Americans who want to see solutions to the problems facing…