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The Big Beautiful Scam
Dear Editor, It sounds crazy, but imagine that a president and his party in Congress (call them “the Scammers”) support a massive...

Classic City News
Jun 71 min read


Playing by the rules
Dear Editor, In childhood, we learn rules on what is permissible and what is not. We learn rules on handling sharp objects and crossing...

Classic City News
Jun 51 min read


Vote Mike Collins out of office for voting to cut Medicaid
Dear Editor, I am not being sarcastic: It was a relief. We all want an honest answer, and I thought I had one. In an email from...

Classic City News
May 271 min read


Electricity costs are on the ballot
While many residents hoped 2025 would provide a breather from elections, there are important elections this year for two seats on the...

Classic City News
May 242 min read


Protesting is community
L Did you see us? On May 1st, over 200 of us lined both sides of Prince Avenue by Piedmont Hospital during rush hour, raising our signs,...

Classic City News
May 41 min read


WTF? at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Is the firing of federal workers charged with protecting our nation’s nuclear weapons a smart move? Is shutting down efforts to fight...

Classic City News
Apr 271 min read


Mike Collins does not represent me
I am writing because we share a Representative, Mike Collins, and I don’t think that we are getting good representation. We want good...

Classic City News
Apr 241 min read


Neither protecting nor serving
We look to President Trump to defend the United States from all enemies, foreign and domestic. Surely all Americans are aware of the...

Classic City News
Apr 91 min read


“Hands Off” rallies sent loud message to Washington
Over 1,000 Hands Off! rallies around the country on Saturday, including 15 in Georgia, gave Americans an opportunity to stand up and to...

Classic City News
Apr 71 min read


Reader decries planned elimination of VA jobs
On D Day, 1945, my uncle left the better part of one leg, a large portion of his mental health, and the body of his best friend on Omaha...

Classic City News
Apr 51 min read


Why the massive attacks on federal employees?
President Donald Trump and his acolyte, billionaire Elon Musk, are endeavoring to destroy the agencies created by Congress to promote and...

Classic City News
Mar 311 min read


Federal government drives Trump’s chaos
In a chaotic world, our federal government normally acts as a stabilizing force. Under Trump, it’s driving chaos. Tariffs on Mexico and...

Classic City News
Mar 91 min read


Utility Bills Are Through the Roof and Senator Frank Ginn Wants Them to Be Higher
Dear Editor, As a result of increases in utility rates charged by Georgia Power, rates charged non-business customers are among the...

Classic City News
Mar 51 min read


This Trumpside-down world
President-elect Trump said in his first go-round as president that he would choose the “best people.” And indeed, several members of his...

Classic City News
Dec 8, 20242 min read


Nepotism alive and well in America
After months of swearing he would absolutely NOT interfere in the judicial process or issue a presidential pardon to his son, who is a...

Classic City News
Dec 2, 20241 min read


Honoring Deborah Gonzalez: A Legacy of Civil Rights and Community Advocacy
Deborah Gonzalez is a civil rights leader, and I was proud when she served as our District Attorney in Athens-Clarke County. Anyone who...

Classic City News
Nov 24, 20244 min read


Problems at the border
By Jim Baird Western Europe and the United States both loom large and stand shoulder to shoulder as they cast together the centuries-long...

Classic City News
Nov 13, 20242 min read


Lessons in hatred
Dear Editor, Candidates Donald J. Trump and J.D. Vance see their path to election as persuading us that we must fear and hate a long list...

Classic City News
Oct 23, 20241 min read


Victim advocate decries dysfunctional district attorney’s office
To the editor: This is an urgent request for your help to protect victims of violent crime in our community no matter what your politics....

Classic City News
Oct 19, 20243 min read


Refugees deserve to be welcomed with compassion
To the Editor of Classic City News : We speak of studying history so that it does not repeat itself, but when it comes to a hostile and...

Classic City News
Oct 9, 20242 min read
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