Column: Fire allowed city to annex Buckhead The catastrophic E. Rivers Elementary School fire in September 1948 had the unintended consequence of paving the way for Atlanta to annex Buckhead. At the time of the accident, Atlanta was a small...
June 18, 2013 04:30 PM | 0 | 5 |
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Thornton Kennedy Northside Neighbor ColumnistNeighbor Newspapers
Column: State Charter School Commission in good hands I have said it before, but let me repeat: I have no problem with charter schools. I did have a big problem with the ham-handed way last November’s charter school referendum was rammed through by pr...
Column: People-pleasers and a jealous pal Q: I am blessed with great friends, but I have one who doesn’t like doing things with anyone else but me. We all share a common hobby, and this friend is admittedly jealous of the others. I’m a “...
Guest column: When a good car goes I’m not a car person. I don’t really care that much about what I drive. I’ve only bought one new car in my life that I really cared about: a 2000 VW Passat Wagon. I was a single mom, and it was the...
June 13, 2013 01:33 PM | 0 | 38 |
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Marybeth W. Edgecomb Guest ColumnistNeighbor Newspapers
Column: Dog days of summer gave rise to Vinings Even though it was the dead of summer, the couples in the faded photographs are dressed in suits, ties and hats and full-length dresses. They weren’t attending church or going to Grandmother’s for ...
June 12, 2013 01:36 PM | 0 | 38 |
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Thornton Kennedy Northside Neighbor ColumnistNeighbor Newspapers
Column: ‘Recovery from Addiction: A Family Affair’ It is said the disease of addiction is cunning, baffling and powerful. By the time the addicted man or woman enters MARR, a drug and alcohol treatment facility in Doraville, their lives are all but...
June 07, 2013 12:59 PM | 0 | 37 |
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Alison Broderick Guest ColumnistNeighbor Newspapers
Column: No one can question Answer Man’s wisdom Well, boys and girls, I see by the old clock on the wall that it is June already. We know what that means. It is time for Answer Man to dig into the Question Box and see what is on your hearts and ...
Column: What would Barney Fife do? Q: Someone I’ve known for several years joined a new church a few months ago. This person recently “witnessed” to me and gave me some reading material that has me concerned, as it is supposedly “...
Guest column: When should you call 911? 1. WHEN SHOULD I CALL 911? Call 911 whenever you see or hear any suspicious activity, feel threatened or feel you are in danger in any way or you need the police to respond. A few other suggestions...
June 06, 2013 12:00 AM | 0 | 34 |
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Larry Jacobs Guest ColumnistNeighbor Newspapers
Column: Beloved, historic pools define communities Given the numbers, the outcome was so implausible it defied logic. Last year, with hundreds of swimmers on both teams, the Tidal Waves of the Chastain Park Athletic Club and the Cool Sharks of the...
June 04, 2013 12:38 PM | 0 | 35 |
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Thornton Kennedy Northside Neighbor ColumnistNeighbor Newspapers
Guest column: Beware of charity scams In times of man-made and natural disasters, charity scams and cons crop up. The Boston Marathon bombing and Oklahoma tornado are no exception. The most common scams after a tragedy prey on public g...
May 31, 2013 09:56 AM | 0 | 33 |
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Larry Jacobs Guest ColumnistNeighbor Newspapers
Column: Who do you think you are? Q: My sister is allergic to fragrances, and I love them. I have six dogs, so when I have an event I like to use scented candles or plug-ins to have a fresh-smelling house. My sister wants me to u...
LETTER TO EDITOR: Immigration reform bill beneficial to U.S. EDITOR:
Editor’s note: The following letter is addressed to Katie Spee, in response to her May 22 letter titled “Immigration bill will add trillions in debt to nation.”
Your fear of adding...
Column: Transition day is a reminder of all that is ahead Leaving behind recess and Magic Markers, our son Thornton walked across a stage Friday, taking a small step away from the trappings of childhood. In the parlance of The Lovett School this was fifth...
May 29, 2013 01:18 PM | 0 | 38 |
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Thornton Kennedy Northside Neighbor ColumnistNeighbor Newspapers
Column: Education expert says students aren’t blueberries Dear public school teachers in Georgia: It looks as if you have survived another year of underwhelming support from state legislators, many of whom would kiss a tree toad if so instructed by the a...
Column: College kids and saying no Q: An old acquaintance from high school will be moving to my neck of the woods soon and has asked to stay with me for a few days, along with her two dogs, while she looks for a place to live. Bas...
Column: Are propane powered police cars safe? Is a propane powered police car safe? I hope so. It’s used to fuel my Sandy Springs Police car. The SSPD has received a federal grant to convert 50 of its vehicles to run on propane. With the cost ...
May 23, 2013 06:15 PM | 0 | 32 |
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Larry Jacobs Guest ColumnistNeighbor Newspapers
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