The Union Recorder--Opinion http://www.unionrecorder.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_310220947.html Historic buildings hold history that must be preserved http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_310220947.html Milledgeville is often associated with its architecture, and recently two notable local structures — the Sallie Davis House last year and Central State Hospital just this week — have received support in an effort to preserve them for generations to come. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_307232209.html We need to focus on driver distraction http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_307232209.html Technology can be a cherished blessing or used as a deadly instrument. It is fast becoming the latter when it is employed as a handy, but dangerous, device in our automobiles. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_303222818.html Make the call by voting Tuesday http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_303222818.html On Tuesday, Nov. 3, citizens in Baldwin County will elect their representative to the Georgia House of Representatives. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_300225747.html Let’s pay attention to homelessness http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_300225747.html We see a blocky image in a dingy doorway. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_296211123.html State must remain vigilant in fight against child neglect amid economic turmoil http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_296211123.html A troubled economy brings scores of unfortunate consequences and byproducts that often go unnoticed except by those who are directly affected by them. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_293224152.html Educate yourself on the candidates http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_293224152.html With so much activity on the arts, entertainment, sports and cultural fronts over the past few weeks, it’s a sure sign that the fall busy season is upon us, and this weekend will likely be no exception with the upcoming Deep Roots festival. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_289224812.html Council needs to resolve city manager issues in order to hire the right person http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_289224812.html After several discussions and delays, Milledgeville City Council voted in an interim to take on the temporary role of city manager as Council and Mayor Richard Bentley conduct a search to permanently fill the position. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_286231218.html CGTC doing more with less http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_286231218.html There is an old axiom in post-secondary education: When the economy is in trouble, colleges can expect more enrollment. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_282222320.html Take a moment to pause, reflect http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_282222320.html As we go about our weekends and activities today, take a moment to pause and reflect. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_279220412.html Midway staff, students deserve accolades for meeting AYP http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_279220412.html Late last week Baldwin school officials learned that Midway Elementary, through its Criterion-Referenced Competency Test re-test results, had met the standard for Adequate Yearly Progress as established through the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_275223241.html Time to get the ball rolling on city, county solid waste resolution http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_275223241.html Last week, county commissioners reportedly tendered an offer to City Council to bring residents of unincorporated areas of Baldwin County into the county’s curbside garbage contract. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_272215648.html Early College is making a difference http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_272215648.html This month, Georgia College Early College (GCEC) will be host to the last stop on the annual Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education (GPEE) bus tour, a signal of honor for a program that is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the top early colleges in the nation. Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_268220736.html Board should look at staggering its elections http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_268220736.html Last November, residents of Baldwin County changed the face of the Baldwin County Commission, electing a nearly new board to serve come January. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_265222359.html Library fair’s success shows community’s commitment to reading http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_265222359.html Despite the uncertainties we all face these days on numerous fronts with regards to finances, the local library’s weekend success demonstrates that the simple pleasures of reading and an appreciation of the written word still exist. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_254223622.html GCSU national recognition is well deserved http://www.unionrecorder.com/opinion/local_story_254223622.html Little more than a decade or so ago, Georgia College was known as middle Georgia’s regional public university.