The Daily Citizen, Dalton, GA Opinion

Trade center needs vision

2012-02-10T02:34:18-05:00

The Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center should not have been built.
We feel confident the majority of Whitfield County residents agree with that statement, and we are pretty sure that most of its elected officials would agree, too.

Editorial: FCA deserves your support

2012-02-08T23:36:52-05:00

In October, Mitchell Boggs performed on one of the biggest stages imaginable: pitching in baseball’s World Series. On Monday night, Boggs was on a much smaller — but we would argue equally important — stage.

Editorial: Let Whitfield and Murray choose next judge, not Atlanta

2012-02-08T07:45:44-05:00

Gov. Nathan Deal began meeting with the finalists Tuesday to fill the seat of retiring Conasauga Superior Court Judge Robert Adams. The finalists are Celeste Creswell, an area attorney who works in both Georgia and Tennessee; assistant district attorney Scott Minter; and Dalton attorney David Blevins, who was Deal’s Whitfield County campaign chairman.

Charles Oliver: Male-dominated legislature draws the line

2012-02-08T07:45:03-05:00

The Virginia state Legislature is considering a bill that would force women to undergo an ultrasound before having an abortion. State Sen. Janet Howell, D-Fairfax, attempted to amend the bill...

Misty Watson: To my teachers, thank you

2012-02-08T07:44:00-05:00

Even though I was a straight-A student until college, I didn’t test well.
I did well enough on the regular tests in each class to make sure you’ve retained the material. But when it came to the major tests, the ones that could easily change my future, I panicked under the pressure. That’s probably why I haven’t tried out for “Jeopardy!” yet.

Editorial: DSC takes right step by forming athletics program

2012-02-07T07:43:07-05:00

While it may be months before details are determined on the makeup of Dalton State College’s athletics program, which is relaunching after decades of dormancy, an enthusiastic Derek Waugh, the new athletics director, gave every impression that he’ll make getting there an enjoyable ride.

Ethics bill is a good first step

2012-02-06T04:18:21-05:00

Two years ago, Georgia lawmakers stripped away many of the powers of the state ethics commission. Now, under pressure from both the left and the right on the issue of ethics, they may give the commission back some of its ability to police them.

Jamie Jones: Super Bowl, super eating

2012-02-05T05:42:39-05:00

Lay off the smothered, covered, chunked, chopped, diced, peppered, capped, topped and country. Just have those Waffle House hash browns scattered on the grill. Wash them down with a glass of water.

Greater openness by school boards is good news

2012-02-05T05:40:47-05:00

Two years ago, many people felt, with some justification, that the Whitfield County and Murray County school boards weren’t being open with the public and weren’t listening to the concerns of parents.

Citizen of the Week: Dilbert Bryson

2012-02-04T05:18:05-05:00

Imagine you’ve discovered you have what is believed to an 8,000-year-old relic.
Do you hop on eBay and sell it to the highest bidder?
Do you keep it in the family for future generations to admire?