Neely Young Archive

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Does the Superintendent Care?

Does the Superintendent Care?

Why do we give the SAT to so many students — 76 percent of them vs. 47 percent nationally — many of whom are not planning to go to college? Why don't we just give this test to the college-bound seniors?

October 2005
Twenty Years and Counting

Twenty Years and Counting

Publishing a magazine in a vibrant, growing state such as we have is a great experience, and, quite frankly, a lot of fun. We are in the people business, and without you as readers, we have no purpose.

September 2005
The Welcome Mat is Out

The Welcome Mat is Out

How about renaming Georgia the Welcome State? Come to Georgia, all you who are weary and carrying heavy tax burdens, we will give you rest.

August 2005
Tax Increases are Necessary

Tax Increases are Necessary

Voters will go along with raising taxes if they are convinced it's necessary. What could be more important than restoring the $750 million cut from Georgia's education system?

July 2005
Students Versus Prisoners

Students Versus Prisoners

We want to start a movement among our state leaders to make education the number one item on the agenda for the 2006 legislative session.

June 2005
Great Bursts of Energy

Great Bursts of Energy

Words of wisdom from Plato, Socrates and Aristotle still illuminate the whole of our cultural landscape. Centuries later, the Renaissance produced great leaders like Charles V and Martin Luther. What's ahead for the 21st century?

May 2005
Slow to Start, Finishing Strong

Slow to Start, Finishing Strong

Gov. Perdue's slow-working Commission For a New Georgia, two years in the making, is about to put some points on the board. The effort should free up millions of tax dollars.

April 2005
A Change of Terms

A Change of Terms

The new Republican legislature and Republican governor are on a major campaign to cut state taxes and state services. This shift in government harkens back to an earlier century.

March 2005
Tax Reform

Tax Reform

Some Georgia leaders favor a proposal that would do away with income tax and replace it with a 23 percent sales tax. But former Gov. Roy Barnes says raising taxes to cut taxes doesn't work.

February 2005
Our Way of Life

Our Way of Life

Our form of government gives protection to those who excel and achieve as well as to others of lesser ability.

January 2005
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