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The first round of voting in this election year is now over. Primary runoffs and the General Election in November will complete the cycle. Americans entered this time of decision-making with their so-called "consumer confidence" indicators at nearly all-time lows. According to reports, the Consumer Confidence Index has dropped to 50. More ... 10 years ago: July 15, 1998 Candidates on the ballot for the general primary included Lewis Massey and Roy Barnes for governor (Democrat); Guy Millner and Mike Bowers for governor (Republican); and Duncan Wheale and Mike Annis faced each other for an open judgeship in Superior Court. More ... I was playing Burke-opoly Sunday with my granddaughter, Jacie. I am not sure when the game was introduced in Burke County but according to Tonya Torek from Burke County High School, it was some time in 2004. There have been so many changes in business since the board game was introduced here. More ... Jim Powell's name was back on the Democratic primary election ballot today in the race for the Public Service Commission after he successfully challenged a ruling that he didn't meet the state's legal residency requirements. More ... The True Citizen reserves the right to edit any and all portions of a letter. Unsigned letters will not be published. Letters must include the signature, address and phone number of the writer to allow our staff to authenticate its origin. Letters should be limited to 400 words and should be typewritten and double-spaced or neatly printed by hand. More ... My favorite novel is Lones ome Dove. Reading Larry McMurtry's saga of the Old West I always feel like I was born 150 years too late. "I shoulda been a cowboy." The book centers around two retired Texas Rangers who take the first herd of cattle from south Texas to Montana. More ... To be quite frank, I don't remember from where the idea arose. It could have been at the suggestion of one of two friends or - and this is quite possible - it was my own bright idea. More ... Why was Brandy left at dumpster? Editor: After reading "Brandy's Story", I was filled with contempt, sadness, and anger. In my opinion, the shooter of that beautiful innocent dog was not the only villain. Why didn't anyone from Old Fella bring that dog home?? Why didn't anyone think to protect that sweet girl??? More ... |
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