What makes me mad in Walker County is...
By Staff
Monday June 5, 2006 4:46:39pm


Let us know what you are ticked about, and what you see as a solution to it.


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CSS4Comm4
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10/06/2008 11:33:56 PM
Supplying clothes to the poor, feeding the hungry, caring for the sick and the elderly, and teaching, feeding, clothing, and caring for children, instead of pampering the big oil, the insurance, the pharmaceutical, or the Wall Street investment corporations, do not make you liberal.

IT MAKES YOU A CHRISTIAN!!!

Or, at least, a civilized human being. But, I'm starting to wonder if you know anything about that without picking and choosing scripture from the Old Testament that feeds and supports your hatred and intolerance.

However, if supplying clothes to the poor, feeding the hungry, caring for the sick and the elderly, and teaching, feeding, clothing, and caring for children makes me a liberal, then I AM A LIBERAL! AND, DARN PROUD OF IT!!!
 
ringgoldone
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10/06/2008 12:40:06 PM
Not in the slightest bit frustrated.

Brad Scott was the Clark appointee, not Weldon, and he had no chance because of his inexperience and connection to Clark.

Either Jenkins or Weldon would have been an excellent choice. I will take Weldon any day over Noble or anyone like him who will be nothing more than a mouthpiece for the liberal teacher's union.
 
justthetruth
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10/06/2008 09:39:21 AM
Ringgoldone:
I understand your frustration, I really do.

Everyone knows that Mr. Weldon was recruited to run for the position by the Catoosa County Republicans. He was not their first or even second choice, but he agreed to give it a go.

The Republicans are disappointed in their decision and have started their negative campaigning. I am sure Mr. Weldon is a fine man but he is just simply not qualified for this position.
 
ringgoldone
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10/06/2008 05:58:39 AM
Knowing the Clark family legacy was one of the reasons for voting for Mr. Greene. The Weldon family has a fine, long standing reputation in the community.

If Mr. Noble cannot at least show respect for his opponent's ideas, then he is not qualified to serve as our representative. Respect and compromise are key traits to successfully working within the framework of government.

 
CSS4Comm4
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10/05/2008 11:06:59 PM
Take a listen to these sound clips before you make up your mind...

http://www.tfponline.com/news/2008/oct/05/georgia-district-3-rivals-support-strong-schools/
 
justthetruth
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10/05/2008 08:17:34 PM
Did you know . . . .

Mr. Weldon only registered to vote in Catoosa County in 2000. How many elections has he actually even voted in?

Mr. Noble has lived here since 1990. His wife taught in Catoosa County Schools for 31 years at Cloud Springs Elementary School and is back teaching at Battlefield Elementary.

It is your loss that you don't "know" them.
 
imaginetruth
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10/05/2008 07:12:54 PM
You shot yourself in the foot on that one, Ringgoldone. Using your logic, Bill Clark would be the Republican nominee for chairman instead of Mr Greene. There's not a better known family in the county than the Clarks.

 
justthetruth
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10/05/2008 01:33:04 PM
Justthetruth wrote: "Mr. Mullis has received thousands and thousands of dollars during the past few years from Catoosa and Walker Counties to bring businesses to our area. How many has he delivered? ZERO."


Ringgold one wrote: "And what is the big deal about Mullis' other government job?"

The big deal is that he is being paid and not producing. I don't know about you, but I am paid to do a job and if I am unable to fulfill the requirements, I am no longer an employee.
 
justthetruth
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10/05/2008 01:29:36 PM
Ringgoldone wrote: "It is highly unlikely that Noble will be elected because Catoosa Countians tend to vote for families they know, like Weldon's. Jenkins tried the same logic that he was familar with all of the district and he was a very distant second."

I believe that Catoosa County voters are smart and will look at the issues. I pray that voters do not continue to make these important decisions based on "families we know. . . "

 
toosavoter
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10/05/2008 10:56:05 AM
All this talk about T-shirts, stickers, and bathroom breaks is petty.
We need to get back to issues and qualifications.
 
ringgoldone
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10/05/2008 07:02:09 AM
Democrats were wearing Noble stickers.

No, that kind of support demonstrates why Mullis will be sent back to Atlanta.

The Chamber announced near the beginning of the meeting that substitutes were being allowed.

It is highly unlikely that Noble will be elected because Catoosa Countians tend to vote for families they know, like Weldon's. Jenkins tried the same logic that he was familar with all of the district and he was a very distant second.

If Noble was to be elected, all he will focus on is raising our taxes to keep paying six figure salaries to county office employees.

And what is the big deal about Mullis' other government job? Coker gets paid by Walker County. And to hear him talk about increasing crime, he should stay focused on helping Sheriff Wilson deal with it. He doesn't have time to spend in Atlanta.
 
VoterWithBrain
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10/05/2008 02:06:06 AM
I was at the debate Thursday as well. I saw several people being rude by getting up and leaving the room during debates. Didn't know which ones were democrats or republicans. The funny thing was that you could pick out some of the republicans by the shirts they wore from a candidate who was basking in the sun on the Spanish Riviera at their expense.

Ken Marks seemed surprisingly nervous as he debated some kid from the fire department. And, it was surprising to see so many Fort Oglethorpe employees wearing Mullis t-shirts. Wow! Were they trying to make sure Fort O gets nothing from the state when Mullis loses? And, why is Mayor Cobb resting so far up Keith Greene's alimentary canal? It seemed as though he and Marks were going to carry Greene up onstage and tuck him into bed. And, which country club do they ALL belong to again?

And, what was the deal with Bruce Coker debating Jay Neal? Isn't that unethical for another politician to do that? And, who permitted it?

I was impressed by the Superior Court Judge Candidates, especially House and Giglio. Stagg seemed a little too arrogant, but he obviously has the most money with all the huge signs.

The School Board Candidates in District 3 and At-Large seemed intelligent enough to hold the office. I'll stop right there.

I was surprised at how a teacher, Ralph Noble, could out-debate an attorney, Tom Weldon. Not only would I not want Weldon as my legislator, but not as my attorney either. He'd get you sent to the chair, unless his daddy paid the judge off for you.

As for county commissioners in district 3 and as chairman, I saw a tie in both debates. Lynn Long was the only one originally from Catoosa County. The other 3 are transplants. Flip a coin.
 
voterb
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10/04/2008 08:57:09 PM
What makes me mad in Walker County is...

Hypocrites calling hypocrites hypocrites.
Judges judging others for exercising judgment.
Liberals libeling libertarians for exercising liberty.
 
Shrimpboat
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10/04/2008 08:55:57 PM
Mullis' trip to Spain will end up as a per dium expense. He just turned in $42K of per dium expenses. He gets a salary as a state senator, then another $75K as Development Head and expense accounts on both of them.

Watch for the difference in his net worth from 8 years ago before taking office and now......you'll see that he's the same old self-agrandizing politician who's in it for the money, property and power. We have to vote out these incumbants who have only brought good things to themselves rather than the people of District 53.
 
maggie
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10/04/2008 07:41:21 PM
No, Imaginetruth, you were not one of the ones I was referring to. You just stated the facts as you saw them. Several on here have gone beyond that.
 
imaginetruth
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10/04/2008 07:30:28 PM
Maggie, are you talking about me? I re-read my posts and they don't seem to be judging Ringgoldone. I feel like he was accusing me of not telling the truth but even then I didn't make a fuss, just repeated what I saw. A fact is a fact, not opinion. It is a fact that the Mullis supporters went in and out numerous times during the debate. That's not my opinion it is the truth.
 
maggie
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10/04/2008 07:12:55 PM
Gee, all of you who are jumping on Ringgoldone, need to take a good look at yourselves. You have called him self-righteous and a hypocrite, well judge not, lest you be judge and maybe you need to get the plank out of your own eyes. He has the right to his own opinion and if you don't like it that is fine, leave it at that. Go back and read your posts, they are full of venom and hatred and judgement. I am not saying Ringgoldone is right in all of his posts, but you have all done the same thing you are so upset that he has done.
 
imaginetruth
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10/04/2008 03:39:34 PM
Ringgoldone, just because you didn't see the Mullis supporters being rude doesn't mean it didn't happen. I was sitting in the back of the room, opposite side from the Mullis group and they absolutely did go in and out , in and out, not just one person but several, over and over. They did not even have the consideration to wait and leave the room during the short breaks between debaters. That was rude, and they were the only ones I saw acting in that manner. The only reason I knew they were Mullis supporters was by the shirts they were wearing. I did not see a Noble supporter talking every time a Republican spoke. Describe that person please, I would like to know who it was and I'm sure Mr Noble would also. I will gladly describe the Mullis supporters, they were wearing Mullis t-shirts and were mostly sitting on the far side of the room toward the back and they would get up, walk between the last row and the next to the last row of the opposite side of the room and go out the door, then come back in, one or two at a time, over and over. If I lived in their district and went to the debate to decide which candidate I wanted to vote for, their behavior would not have led me toward Sen. Mullis, especially since he wasn't there to speak for himself.
 
justthetruth
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10/04/2008 01:34:31 PM
Ringgoldone:
I don't care if Jeff Mullis paid for his trip to Spain or not. Our State is in a financial crisis. Mr. Mullis and the other 21 people who went to Europe should be in Atlanta holding a special session to help their citizens.

Jobs, you say?? Mr. Mullis has received thousands and thousands of dollars during the past few years from Catoosa and Walker Counties to bring businesses to our area. How many has he delivered? ZERO.

He showed up for photo opts when VW made their announcement. Mullis tried to take credit for VW - what a joke! He did NOTHING to bring that company to Chattanooga.

He is a disgrace to his position.
 
justthetruth
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10/04/2008 01:09:54 PM
Ringgoldone:
It is because of "Christians" like you that I left the church for five years. During that time, I read my Bible and talked to Christians who were not hypocritical and narrow minded. Thankfully, I emerged a stronger, happy Christian.

Jesus taught many things including taking care of your brother and loving one another. Christ also taught us not to judge. Your type of Christianity keeps more people out of heaven than any other group because no matter what people do, they are never good enough in your eyes. God forgives our sins, but you don't.


I pray that God forgives you for your anti-Christ like views.
 
Bigben
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10/04/2008 12:58:08 PM
Don't you think it's ironically sad that people who call themselves "Christian" can be racial bigots? That's one of the barometers I've used all my life to determine the true heart of a person.

Christ, himself was a member of a minority group.

 
Bigben
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10/04/2008 12:41:35 PM
CSS, you are definitely a sole mate! Our founding fathers has sense enough to know you can't mix religion with politics and until the right wing fundamentalists took over the Republican party we had increasing acceptance in this country for all religions.

What passes for "Christian values" would probably shock even Jesus. Can you imagine having a hands on ceremony where a preacher calls upon God to protect someone from WITHCHES? This is positively midieval. And, in point of fact, that's what fundamentalist religion does to societies - it takes them into the Dark Ages. Fundamentalists find fault with science! Fundamentalists limit the rights and equality of women. They just keep marching into the unenlightened past.

Sarah Palin has said that she believes the second coming of Christ will occur in her lifetime. That's not anybody I want close to the nuclear button.
 
toosavoter
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10/04/2008 11:09:31 AM
CSS-
Take a breath! It will be okay. Obama is gaining momentum in the polls because of the economy and McSame has no answers, except to put McBarbie on TV and let her smile and wink at you. He is the same as GW, and we don't need that.
 
ringgoldone
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10/04/2008 07:19:07 AM
The only people I saw getting up and down constantly were Noble supporters like Chris Scott and the only talking I heard was another Noble supporter talking to himself (but loud enough to be heard) anytime a Republican candidate said anything.

Noble said he lobbied. Is that not what a lobbyist does? And given the time constraints, Weldon only mentioned one idea of how to address the budget issues. Reducing the gas tax to be competitive with our border states is a great idea. People will cross state lines to get a lower price on gas. More volume - more revenue.

Mullis paid for his trip to Spain. The time is now to bring jobs to Northwest Georgia. Mr. Coker should have respected that and focused on the issues. All I know is he is anti-Mullis. And Noble should have been more forthcoming with his own ideas. There are many more issues to address in Atlanta besides education.

Since Jesus was mentioned, did you know it was a rich man who provided the tomb for Jesus? Also, Jesus told His disciples that we would always have the poor with us. So, He would not favor Obama's global poverty tax trying to make everyone in the world equal.

We are also instructed in Scripture that God will pour a never ending supply of financial resources into the hands of those who are generous, abundant givers. So, apparently God provides more to some than others in order to accomplish His work on earth.

Being rich is not the problem. Trusting riches (in the passage mentioned) to gain Heaven is.

To find out how God views pagans, you need to read how He instructed Israel to kill every man, woman, and child of those who worhsipped gods other than Him. He also said to destroy all their possessions.

And in comparison, I don't think war casualties have gotten anywhere near the 45,000,000 American lives that have been ended by the knife of an abortion doctor.
 
imaginetruth
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10/03/2008 09:44:10 PM
Excellent posts, justthetruth and CSS4. I was also at the debates last night. One thing that I noticed was the extreme rudeness of the entourage of Mullis supporters. They were up and down and in and out and talking while other candidates debated, worse than a bunch of middle school kids. I hope they read this and are ashamed of their behavior. I can't vote for Mr Coker or Mr Noble, I'm not in their district, but I wish I could. Both were excellent and I'm sure they will both do a wonderful job representing this area when they are elected.

 
CSS4Comm4
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10/03/2008 08:58:26 PM
Justthetruth,
Ringgoldone isn't due ANY respect whatsoever! He blogs comments indicating his self-righteous, self-absorbed, self-proclaimed "Christian," republican beliefs are the ONLY WAY! He only blogs to attack anything and everything Democratic in Northwest Georgia. He would probably vote republican if Satan himself were running as a republican. He would still vote for McCain/Pain even if McCain had a sex-change operation before the election.

He, like many narrow-minded, right-wing extremist republicans in North Georgia, claims to be "Christian" and believes, and will actually stand inside their churches, preach, and discuss that "you can't be a Christian and vote for a Democrat." These pseudo-Christians around here obviously believe that Jesus must have been WRONG when He ordered us to "love thy neighbor," to "fear not," to "judge not," to "clothe the naked," to "visit the infirmed," or to "not mistreat the poor." They obviously do not believe Jesus when he said that it "is easier for a camel to get through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to see the kingdom of Heaven."

Instead, they prefer to support the bailout of the wealthy by providing them more wealth using your tax dollars while the poor and the middle class get farther separated from the wealthy. They prefer to "bear false witness" when they spread lies about Barack Obama. They prefer to "judge" Democrats at every level of government and to spread lies that they "can't be Christian and be a Democrat." And, worst of all, they claim to be "Pro-life," but supported the slaughter of hundreds of thousands of men, women, pregnant women, and small children in the bombing of a third world country. I suppose they don't believe Iraqi humans can be God's children too.

After all, isn't it the republicans who believe that we shouldn't use tax dollars to support Medicaid or Social Security? Isn't it the republicans who kicked over 50,000 children off of Peachcare? Isn't it the republicans whose budget cuts include closing a Veteran's Retirement Home in Milledgeville, GA? Isn't it the republicans who have cut nearly $11 million from that "dumbed-down, secular institution called Catoosa County Public Schools" since 2002? Wasn't it the republicans who designed that "Economic Stimulus Package" that REALLY stimulated our economy? Wasn't it the republicans who deregulated and gave tax breaks to the oil companies who have been the ultimate factor for why our economy is just about to go under?

But, isn't it also the republicans who are spending about $100,000 sending the Governor and his cronies on a tour of Spain? Isn't it the republicans who are building horse barns and boat docks with tax-payer money while budget cuts are costing teachers and paraprofessionals their jobs?

And, if you don't believe like these pseudo-Christians believe, "you must be a LIBERAL" or "you must support the anti-Christ." They believe that when the first mixed African-American is elected President of the United States, "society as we know it will come to an end." I've heard so very many of these bigots speak of how "terrified" they are that Obama might be elected. I sometimes think people cannot get any more ignorant. Then, I hear a comment like "white people will be riding on the back of the bus," and stand corrected.

Many have said that God is judging America, or that God is punishing America with all the natural disasters and the financial collapse. Hmmm, I wonder if they have ever considered that God just might be TESTING OUR CHRISTIANITY to see if there are any true Christians anywhere who actually love their neighbors and care for their fellow man, who fear not, who might even welcome a homosexual into their church, who might prefer to counsel or to pray with a lady who has had an abortion rather than throw her in jail, or who might actually leave the judging to God. Hmmm, what a novel idea!
 
justthetruth
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10/03/2008 06:48:08 PM
Ringgoldone, with all due respect, your view is what is wrong in Catoosa County.

I also attended the debate last night. If anyone deserves an apology, it is Bruce Coker. Once again, Jeff Mullis did not show up. What did he do instead? Send Mr. Neal to speak for him.

I personally have been to five events to hear Mr. Mullis speak and he was a no-show. Where was he last night? Traveling to Spain with our Governor. Our children and grandchildren lost teachers last year and Mr. Mullis goes to Europe with the Governor and his entourage.

Jeff Mullis and Mr. Neal have been placed in their positions by Governor Perdue. It is time to end this powerful game playing. This is the year to go beyond party lines, stop the good ol' boy network and vote for people who will work hard for us and most importantly, not forget the voters who put them there (example: Mr. Mullis).

Regarding Mr. Nobel. I went with an open mind last night to hear both his and Mr. Weldon's comments. All I heard from Mr. Weldon was that he was an attorney and this qualified him to represent me in Atlanta. Excuse me?? I came home and went to Mr. Ralph Nobel's website and learned that he was not a "lobbyist" as you profess. He was President of the Teacher's Association and represented them in Atlanta. He "lobbied" for their needs. Big difference, Ringgoldone. I also learned that Mr. Nobel has taught for 32 years and is a man of honor.

Based on the question Mr. Weldon was responding to, I feel his idea of reducing the gas tax WAS ludicrous. The question asked by the panel was, "How would you address the deficit in our State budget?" The only idea Mr. Weldon had was the gas tax? Do you think that alone will solve our budget problems?

Catoosa County citizens are smart and hard working. They deserve better leadership in Atlanta. Someone said to me last night, "If you carry a lunchbox, you need to vote for Coker and Nobel." I took their advice. I voted early and placed my vote for Mr. Ralph Nobel and Mr. Bruce Coker.
 
ringgoldone
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10/03/2008 07:02:01 AM
Clayton Brown indeed did show up and it was surprising to see how shook up Ken Marks was to have opposition. I have talked with Clayton and while he and the other firefighters are upset at to how the consolidation is being handled, his issue is representation for District 1.

Clayton has vowed to vote for the interests of District 1 even if the other commissioners won't. It is October and our right-of-ways have yet to be cut. Besides Cloud Springs, where is all the road work in District 1? I haven't seen it where we live.

Clayton has promised regular meetings with all parts of his district. We have not seen or heard from Ken Marks in 4 years. Maybe he forgot there was more to his district than Fort Oglethorpe.

I liked hearing from the opponents to school board incumbents. Brent Williams gets it. If you have to choose between cutting programs, teachers or county office employees, you cut the county office employees. Silcox needs to replace McDaniel because he has been on the board for 32 YEARS!

And as far as Bud Jackson is concerned, I hope he beats Dycus and then the school system contracts his wife or her company to do the grant writing. The question from the audience was ridiculous.

The same for Noble. To keep calling Weldon's idea of reducing the gas tax to attract more trucking companies (and more consumers from Hamilton County) ludicrous is in itself ludicrous. And he is or was a lobbyist for teachers who thinks lobbyists are a problem? If he gets elected, hold on to your pocketbook - taxes are going up to fund all the 6-figure jobs in the school county offices.

Jeff Scott and Bruce Coker - if having over-inflated egos qualifies you to run as a Democrat candidate for office, then these 2 guys ought to be their poster boys. Coker owes Mullis and Jay Neal an apology re the payment for the trip to Spain. Jay Neal would not lie. Mullis paid for his trip to Spain.

We don't need egos and hot-heads in Atlanta or Washington.

The last thing I heard was George Duncan agreeing with Clayton Brown that the best thing that qualified him is that he had not been part of the County Government. It was late. If the five attorneys hadn't gone on and on about why they wanted to be Superior Court judge, we might could have had more questions from the audience.

But then, they didn't exactly make the forms readily available.
 
Oldsoldier
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10/02/2008 03:37:27 PM
TONIGHT, 6PM, Debate at Catoosa Colonnade sponsored by Chamber of Commerce. BE THERE!

It was standing room only at the primary debates in May.

This meeting of the candidates will be a chance to see some new faces for some of you...

George Duncan will come out and face-off with Jim Cutler for Dist. 3...(Sure wish Emberson was still running!)

And we'll get to see Lynn Long discuss his plans for the future as they are played against the ideas of the 'sole survivor' of the Republican run-off, Keith Greene. That's one that may be worth hearing, as Keith is clear on his approach, and Lynn is, well, at least from listening to the ad running on UCTV3, not too clear on his... unless i missed something in the ad... Cute little kids in it, though.

Not to dismiss any of the other races..but does anyone think that Clayton Brown will show up? He is the 23 year old firemen who wants to launch a 'write-in' campaign against Commissioner Ken Marks. One must question his motives.. personal anger, hero of the fire community, or aspiring politician who just woke up one morning (after the filing deadline) and decided to be the next Brad Scott. (Oh, that's right...Wilson and he both lost, didn't they?)

And Dycus and Jackson should be an interesting face-off for a School Board seat... Don Dycus (as incumbent) is ostensively in support of current Supt. Reece and is running against Bud Jackson, who would like to go back to an 'elected' Superintendent system and remove her..unless you and I want her back by electing her. This might be an interesting discussion.. as Don seems like a nice guy, but must defend what he did or did not do these last years on the board, while Bud (who is no dummy) can clearly attack actions the Board took, painting Dycus with that broad brush, and yet he doesn't have any past record to be compared against it.

We used to elect School Supts. in Catoosa, you know. I believe the last one to be elected was Lee Sims.. I want Dr. Beth Kellerhas back, personally..too bad she retired... because Denia Reece may be female, and educated but she can't hold a candle to Kellerhas, IMHO! And she hasn't surrounded herself with the most popular support staff, from what I've heard in the educational community.

I'll be there, and I'm guessing lots of folks will. have a quick supper and get on over to claim a seat!.. and if you don't get UCTV3 you espwecially need to attend, because the other TV stations may have a soundbite or two on tonight after the Vice-Presidential debates (9PM, EDT), but they won't be broadcasting the catoosa reruns for us to enjoy!! I do understand the Chamber leaders will be rushing to complete these proceedings so that everyone can get home in time for the Joe and Sarah Show.
 
Tine744
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09/29/2008 09:46:33 AM
Why has the Messenger not posted a sample ballot on its web site. Catoosa paper has!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
youngpup
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09/28/2008 11:05:48 PM
I READ THIS IN MY STUDY TIME THIS MORNING AND THOUGHT IT WAS VERY APPROPRIATE FOR THIS ELECTION TIME AND TIME OF WAR. I WANTED TO SHARE IT WITH EVERYONE. DO WITH IT WHAT YOU WILL. READ ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND YOU WILL SEE WHY IT IS APPROPRIATE.

“Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. For he is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God’s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.” - Romans 13:2-4 (New International Version)

Wow, did you realize there is a promise in scripture that our rulers are servant’s of God whose purpose is to do us good and bring punishment on people who do evil?

That’s a far cry from what we hear all the time in the popular media, isn’t it?

Yet, God is in control, 110% of the time. He has a plan, and it is working to bring good to those who love Him and are called to His purpose:
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” - Romans 8:28, NIV (bold mine)

Of course, this doesn’t mean that we should just blindly accept everything our leaders do. Instead, we must accept that God has a purpose for putting leaders into place, and we should trust that the Lord knows exactly what He is doing when He does… even when leaders are seemingly in opposition to what God commands.

There is a peace to be had when we submit to the will of God in this way, as we learn to trust in Him more fully.

So, trust God enough to honor your elected leaders according to the laws of your country.
And, instead of criticizing them, let’s pray for them, that God grants them wisdom and a willing heart to listen to His call.
 
Bigben
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09/27/2008 01:31:36 PM
Wednesday's Messenger had a section in the article about a Public Hearing for the 2009 Budget that said a time has not been set for Tuesday, Sept. 30th. Friday's paper came, and I didn't see a time listed. Has anyone seen a posted time for the budget public hearting?
 
toosavoter
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09/26/2008 07:16:55 PM
Maybe Mullis is going to Spain to do research so he can bring that Maglev train to nowhere to north Georgia.
 
Vocalwhennecessary
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09/26/2008 06:52:55 PM
Mullis is going to Spain with Perdue, all going at taxpayer expense. As long as Sonny Perdue can take these trips without any oversight, the budget will never be balanced. He is why Georgia is $1.6 billion in the hole right now, everyone is on the verge of losing homestead exemption, and some state employees are having to take furlough days. Show me a politician who says they care about the ones who put them into office and I'll show you a liar.



VWN
 
BigShiggy
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09/24/2008 08:57:22 PM
When kudzu, privet and johnson grass overtake traffic control devices, the county may face lawsuits involving motor vehicle accidents resulting from traffic control device sight obstruction.
Not that most drivers obey these devices anyways.
This will also hold true for the unmowed roadsides in Catoosa County.
If you drive by my home, both sides of the roadway and around fire hydrants are mowed, by ME.
 
Shrimpboat
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09/24/2008 08:43:14 PM
That's funny, bigben. Sounds like Bebe is more interested in muscle bound county employees looking good than our county roadsides.
 
Bigben
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09/24/2008 08:37:44 PM
Did you read the article on the 2009 proposed budget? Good grief! I wish Bebe would get her story straight. First, she tells us how important it is for the county to look good to attract new businesses and new real estate owners, and then cuts the road budget and says there will be a cut back on mowing the rights-of-way on the sides of the county roads........

There wouldn't have been a need for cutbacks if the county hadn't put us on the hook for gym memberships that cost $46K per year for the next 2 years.

I predict there will be a lot of people showing up for the public hearing on Sept. 30th.
 
Sarah27728
Comments: 124
Joined: 10/23/2007
09/24/2008 11:47:16 AM
The Walker County DFCS is HORRIBLE!!!

I REPEAT, HORRIBLE!!!!!

4 hours i spent there yesterday!!! with a room full of ticked off people. something needs to b done to help this center out. they are AWFUL!!!!

 
juga
Comments: 252
Joined: 02/05/2007
09/24/2008 05:40:09 AM
Bob12 I am glad I can amuse you. You really don't know the story behind Coker's signs having a spelling error and I am sure you aren't interested in the truth. Why don't you ask Coker what happened? Oh, why do that? You might hear the truth. I guess since you think that is rediculous(or is it ridiculous?oops, let's ask the printer how to spell that), you aren't interested in the truth.

Of course you would agree with BEBE giving her employees off. Would you feel the same way if Sheriff Wilson did the same or any other employeee? Probably not if you didn't support them politically. As far as Coker using his patrol car to campaign, how do you know that? Again, this is just bashing one candidate against the other. Go cast your single vote and let the public decide. You have no idea who my candidate is(Hilary or Osama). Be careful making assumptions.

That nice patrol car Coker drives around in is nice when you call 911 and need an officer to help, isn't it?
 
AlkeShaw
Comments: 10
Joined: 09/01/2008
09/20/2008 10:34:54 PM
My little girl is scared to go down the bypass! We now have to take a different route so that our little girl doesn't scream and cry. I cannot believe that Coker has trucks painted the same way. I wonder if he plans on using them for Scare on the Square this year?
 
bob12
Comments: 4
Joined: 09/15/2008
09/19/2008 12:14:41 AM
One more post, and I will shut up.
Has anyone seen the Coker, or Cocker leftover billboards from 2006 draped over the rusty 18 wheeler trailers?
I'm sorry, but when I passed that, I almost cried, I laughed so hard. The letters look like some kind of font you would use to advertise a spook house for Halloween!
I dont know why my radar has been on Coker, or Cocker, but he is just really funny to watch.
Look at them next time you pass by. You will understand my humor.
 
bob12
Comments: 4
Joined: 09/15/2008
09/19/2008 12:10:22 AM
Juga, you amuse me.
First of all, you didnt spell Cheney right, our vice President, if you want to be critical about my spelling.
Second, have you ever ordered anything from a print shop? Well if you have, you would notice that before ANYTHING goes to the printer, it must be approved by the person making the purchase. So, yes, of course it was a printing error, but it is rediculous to blame it on the printer, when it was cleared by the candidate. Or CANIDATE, as coker would spell it, or is it COCKER?
Im confused. How bout some straight talk Bruce?

Oh, and for Bebe. I think its great!
Do you think that government employees are so subhuman, and think they deserve less than any other 9 to 5 worker? Government employees must have their perks as well, just as Im sure you do. You just hate the fact that it that it happens to be ChenEy, instead of your beloved Hillary, or Osama.

If you are so against wasting taxpayers' money, which we all should be, and I believe are. Then wouldnt you be just livid to know that Mr. Coker or Cocker has been seen countless times using the county's tax dollars to campaign while on duty! But, no... that is perfectly fine, after all, he has to do something to pass the time in that nice patrol car all day now doesnt he?
 
toosavoter
Comments: 188
Joined: 06/26/2008
09/18/2008 07:44:35 PM
You can probably crush up Froot Loops and snort it and the sugar will get you high too.
 
IrishRed
Comments: 515
Joined: 01/19/2007
09/17/2008 09:19:34 AM
I had not heard of dusting but have heard of huffing. Kids would do it when an air conditioner had freon. Causes the same reaction.
 
juga
Comments: 252
Joined: 02/05/2007
09/17/2008 05:27:38 AM
AlkeShaw, the comments I make are not complaining material at all. You might want to read other post concerning the signs for Bruce Coker. That person was just trying to bash a candidate. The last I remember a blog is a way to express information. If you don't like what I write dont read it.
 
AlkeShaw
Comments: 10
Joined: 09/01/2008
09/16/2008 09:29:55 PM
Juga...all you do is gripe and complain about something.

 
juga
Comments: 252
Joined: 02/05/2007
09/16/2008 07:53:07 PM
At least I didn't get on here and continue to bash someone for a sign that had misspelled words. Chaney or Cheney who cares?
 
toosavoter
Comments: 188
Joined: 06/26/2008
09/16/2008 06:48:37 PM
juga-
You misspelled VP Dick Cheney's last name (not Chaney).
 
blondie
Comments: 34
Joined: 08/12/2008
09/16/2008 11:32:24 AM
I can't imagine the thought process that comes up with these. My understanding is that very young children are doing this. They hear it by word of mouth from friends. I think I remember reading that the high only lasts seconds, so do it again and again and maybe that will be your last breath. The story I read was by a father that lost one of his sons to this common household item. The man was a police officer and had a retired drug dog. He'd never even heard of dusting until they found their son sitting up in bed with the straw still in his mouth. It killed him that quick. I cried when I read that story. I'm not much for crying, but that was SAD.
 
Sarah27728
Comments: 124
Joined: 10/23/2007
09/16/2008 11:03:28 AM
who in the world thinks to themselves; 'hey i'm gonna take this cleaning stuff here and spray it in my mouth to see what it does' that is CRAZY!!





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