Opinion How are economic development and law enforcement related? More than you might thinkBy Robert PrestonJune 15, 20168 Views6 Mins Read Once more, Douglas, Ga., has found its way onto a “most dangerous cities” list. Not everyone takes our place on…
Opinion It’s time to get honest & proactive about our community’s drug epidemicBy Staff ReportsJune 14, 20166 Views4 Mins Read My heart sunk today at the news of the death of another friend in what should have been the prime…
Opinion Commissioner Pearson’s indictment violates trust of public, her constituentsBy Robert PrestonMay 31, 20169 Views6 Mins Read I am a process person. I believe the process that a person or organization utilizes to reach a particular outcome…
Opinion Giving skaters the tennis courts at Eastide Parks is a solution — but only a temporary oneBy Robert PrestonMay 11, 201611 Views5 Mins Read Monday night, the city announced that it has a tentative plan to provide skaters with a new facility, located on…
Opinion Eugene Yu, a candidate for Congress, visited Douglas and had breakfast with meBy Robert PrestonMay 10, 201669 Views4 Mins Read Friday morning, Eugene Yu, a Republican candidate for U.S. Representative, made his way through Douglas, shaking hands and talking with…
Opinion Thank a teacher for working in one of the most hostile environments in our nationBy Robert PrestonMay 3, 20163 Views5 Mins Read An intersection exists in our society, one where bad policy meets a lack of responsibility – with borderline catastrophic results.…
Opinion Are we beginning to operate on feelings instead of absolutes?By Robert PrestonApril 28, 20167 Views4 Mins Read For some time now, I have been trying to find the words to intelligently discuss some of the recent goings-on…
Opinion Annexation: The key to reviving our economy?By Robert PrestonApril 14, 201610 Views7 Mins Read Progress. It’s something I’ve been thinking about quite a bit lately. It’s also something that people throughout our community have…
The greatest threat to religious freedom: the religious rightBy SubmittedApril 4, 20168 Views12 Mins Read Dear Editor: For three successive years our legislature has devoted considerable time, energy and resources in their attempt to pass…
Opinion What happens if Hillary Clinton gets indicted?By Robert PrestonMarch 13, 20163 Views5 Mins Read What will happen if Hillary Clinton is indicted on charges related to her ongoing email investigation? It’s a question I’ve…