CLASSIC CITY NEWS

By Albert DeSimone Walter Cronkite was the voice of the news in the United States throughout the 1960s and 70s. He anchored the CBS News...

By James P. Hilton Mark my words, we are about to witness one of the greatest showdowns in all political history  Tulsi Gabbard, Director...

We Americans have many names we use to describe ourselves. Which of these is yours? Compassionate —Do you believe that two million...

By Albert DeSimone A recent article in a local newspaper provides insights into the Medicaid losses subsequent to the passage of the One...

It’s  time to face the truth, Democrats: You are a socialist party. The only thing left to do is determine the angle of that lean. There...

Long-time workers who pay taxes and have committed no crimes after coming here illegally are scheduled to get deported by the millions. ...

By Isaiah Cromartie Growing up, I always heard stories about the Hot Corner in Athens, Georgia—a place where African Americans built...

Last week, the Republican-controlled House narrowly passed Trump’s “big, beautiful” bill which includes massive cuts to Medicaid, food...

Prayer vigil near the campus of Apalachee High School in Winder on September 4, 2024. By Bill Crane It was the morning of September 4,...

The following was submitted by Indivisible Georgia District 10: Around 3,000 people gathered in Athens on Saturday as part of the...

By Albert DeSimone I’ve listened to and read many of the comments from No Kings protestors. I believe I can sum it up in one sentence: ...

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins claimed during a kind of phoned-in town hall that “federal employees are lazy and stupid.” (Flagpole News, April...

I’m an unimaginative writer and have trouble with anything approaching clever. I saw a funny post attacking a politician, the writer...

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

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

By Albert DeSimone Nationwide injunctions—court orders against the government that prevent it from implementing a challenged law—allow a...

By Albert DeSimone Nationwide injunctions—court orders against the government that prevent it from implementing a challenged law—allow a...

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...

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

Michael H. McLendon Sheriff John Williams spoke truth to power at the 13 May ACC Commission FY26 budget review meeting! I encourage you...