Clayton.Talk

By taylor

March 27, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

Who?

By tick tock

March 27, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this

Screw quaifications, I’m sure the question on 70% of clayton counties mind…. is he black?

By People in the Know

March 27, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this

The only reason we’re talking about this Superintendent situation is because both candidates may not let the “Cronies” from the Fmr superintendent Dan Colwell era to continue to get paid/steal from the school system. They have approved retirements from the state, and continue to get paid by the school system most times working from home. This all “White Crew” steals $500,000.00 per year. Do you remember these people? Look at the positions and salaries: Nancy A. Colwell, Literacy coach $40,051 Mariam Barge, Librarian/Media Spec $36,417 Joy B. Day, Misc. Activities $25,083 Jack L. Hinson, Vocational Director $70,393 Dianne D. Holman, Special Education Spec $25,545 Linda Jones, Instructional Spec $75,959 Mercedes Misinco, Counselor $19,479 Ruthhann G. Moore Counselor $36,322 L.E Thames Title 1 Director $98,448 Cynthia Thompson, Dir. Of Curricul/Instr. $70,431 Jack R. Warren, Legal Personnel $62,865

Board members Ericka Davis, Rod Johnson, David Ashe, Eddie White and Yolanda Everett are still protecting and concealing these people. No one wants an “Independent Forensic Audits” I want an FBI & IRS investigation. NOW!!!!!!!!!

By Concerned Clayton Citizen

March 27, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

This is not the man for the job. He as well as Thompson are extremely over priced for there credintials. We need someone with a good track record. Not someone with a history of deceit and illegal dealings. We are concerned about our children. Let us hire someone who has the same interests.

You do not have to hire from these two men. Look around and make a good choice and I question if the School Board is qualified to hire anyone.

Concerned Citizen

By biasedbeach

March 27, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

Ok Oprah Jr….thanks for that

By Kimberly Allen

March 27, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Clayton County Parks & Recreation is looking for opinions on their park system, and want to get input from Clayton residents.

Please go to www.claytonparks.com click on “Be A Part of Clayton’s Master Plan” then click “Take The Survey” at the bottom of the page. The deadline to give your opinion is March 31, 2008!

By Malcolm

March 27, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

Thanks for this info.

It certainly sounds like we need to consider some more candidates.

These 2 sound like more of the same.

By crazy

March 27, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

why are you changing the subject kimberly, read something you didnt like?

By crazy

March 27, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

I thought this was about Dr.wood not the clayton county parks

By crazy

March 27, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

“I want an FBI & IRS investigation. NOW!!!!!!!!!

ever hear the term want in one hand and crap in the other?

By Kimberly Allen

March 27, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this

Crazy, what are you talking about? If you read the last blog I stated that a blog about Santiago Wood would be forthcoming, and it is actually one day late.

If you are talking about the parks & rec survey post, I have and will continue to post that info until the survey deadline since thanks to the CCPS debacle I don’t have time to dedicate a full blog to that issue as I had planned.

By crazy

March 27, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

did I say wood, I meant santiago

By crazy

March 27, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

i’M sO COnFuSeD

By beevis

March 27, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

hehehehe he said “wood”

By WTF?

March 27, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

This guy isn’t a good choice either. I did a little research on him but didn’t know he had that clause in his exit contract, that speaks volumes.

They need to find more candidates but I have a feeling Ericka Davis wanted John Thompson from the beginning and that’s who she’ll get so she can continue her shenanigans. Oy vey!

By beano

March 27, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

For the Clayton County school system I think Mr.Bean would be a good choice

By stanthefireman

March 27, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

Come on Clayton County is this the best we can do ??? what a joke

By Nospin

March 27, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this

What this county needs is one that carry’s a big stick, and takes no crap from ANY student! Get the lowrider pants, girls dressed like prostitutes, and gang colors out of the schools. Demand disipline, or throw them out, and bring charges on the parents. Demand attendance as required by law. Fire any teacher(educator), or principal who doctors up any records of any student(or fakes graduation,and yes it has been done). Verify all educators credentials(something tells me some may have phoney credentials).When that is done, demand that students excell, or they FAIL grades. Not be pushed into the next grade.

By enoughsaid

March 27, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

http://www.racematters.org/blacksinpoweroftenmisuseit.htm

By posterchild

March 27, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

“FUSD never made AYP during his tenure.”

Not that I think standardized testing is the end-all, be-all for our schools, but really, enough said. Case cloesd.

By posterchild

March 27, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

Oops, “closed”.

By Made Your Bed - SLEEP IN IT!

March 27, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

The only reason we’re talking about this Superintendent situation is because both candidates may not let the “Cronies” from the Fmr superintendent Dan Colwell sic era to continue….

“People in the know” would better be labeled “People with their heads up their *ss!”

I don’t recall ANY problems under Dan Caldwell’s administration - until skin color became a more important qualification for the BOE than dedication and interest in quality education! As a matter of fact, Clayton County High Schools (with the exception of North Clayton - and then Riverdale) were sought out by students from other districts who were seeking a quality education.

Hope you “People” have plenty of blankets! That bed you made is getting colder and colder!

By I feelsorryforyourkids

March 27, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this

“no child left behind” what a joke

I guess the CC BOA’s motto was “every child left behind as long as we get paid”

By shebezu

March 27, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this

“People with their heads up their *ss!”

thats funny!

you just described the entire clayton county board of education too!

By Red

March 27, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

Why are we looking at losers from the begining. We do not have time to waste. If they don’t fit the bill, we need to move on.

By Red

March 27, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

Again, we need to do our homework before going after candidates.

Speaking of candidates,(for Sheriff) I hear Rainwater will have a meet and greet outside of Starbucks in Lovejoy on Saturday 3/29 at 9: A.M.

Go check him out. See if he is the one you want to vote for. We need to talk to these people before we put them in office.

By someoneelseforsheriff

March 27, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this

In an interview with Victor Hill after he got sued for the firing of several deputies he stated “I’m not happy” The reporter replied “really, which dwarf are you?”

All facts are untrue unless otherwise stated

By purple with a green racing stripe

March 27, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

Really, I heard he makes all the prisoners face the wall when he come in the room so they wont know how small he is

By SickTired

March 27, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

I know one thing, I’m sick of seeing that stupid commercial with that car dealer talking about come in and have a cup of coffee. Don’t nobody want no darn coffee.

By SickTired

March 27, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this

Always talking about how he’s going to let you look around and think about it. I’m like, he does not have a damn choice. Everytime I see that commercial it makes me determined never to step foot on his lot. Talking about some coffee. If I wanted coffee, I’d go to Dunkin, Starbucks, etc.

I’m also sick and tired of one particular ugly mug on Fox5 in the morning. I’m not going to say his name, but he looks like flava flavs twin brothers, he’s just bigger. I’m almost in pain when I see his big mug sitting up there.

By MartinG

March 27, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

While some of you think this forum is for your own personal vent, this School board is about to select one of these losers Saturday!

Consideration of public comments on either of these two finalists will be restricted to those that are written and submitted to the following address:

Dorsey E. Hopson II Office of General Counsel Clayton County Public Schools Jonesboro, GA 30236

You probably won’t get an answer, but the phone number is 770-473-2700. At least try to let the Board know how you feel.

You can hand deliver your letter to the Office of Special Counsel at:

Clayton County Public Schools 1058 Fifth Avenue Jonesboro, GA 30236

Stop whining and do something for the children.

By Ralph

March 27, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

Re: By People in the Know—IMHO you don’t know much! I worked with four of those professionals and they are worth every cent plus more! You need to educate yourself about what a ‘49er does and why they are necessary. If Clayton County had a county full of folks of this caliber (parents included) they wouldn’t be losing their accreditation AND more highly qualified professionals would seek employment here.

By Concerned oldtimer

March 27, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

People In The Know: Those people you listed..are outstanding educators!! i have worked with each. They work hard for their money and this school system NEEDS their expertise!

By People in the Know

March 27, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

Ralph, MadeYourBed-SleepInIt,& Concerned Oldtimer

I’m glad to see you know the THEIVES too! However, you’re THEIVES also; your time is coming to an end. We have the right people mentoring you and your. You can control the media, you may delay the TRUTH but you and yours will be made PUBLIC. You even want the Gov’s people to come in here to help conceal you, what power I’m really impressed!! However, I must continue to educate. Board members Ericka Davis, Rod Johnson, David Ashe, Eddie White and Yolanda Everett are still protecting and concealing these people. Clayton County School System pays them to work, They Don’t Work. Look at the positions and salaries: Nancy A. Colwell, Literacy coach $40,051 Mariam Barge, Librarian/Media Spec $36,417 Joy B. Day, Misc. Activities $25,083 Jack L. Hinson, Vocational Director $70,393 Dianne D. Holman, Special Education Spec $25,545 Linda Jones, Instructional Spec $75,959 Mercedes Misinco, Counselor $19,479 Ruthhann G. Moore Counselor $36,322 L.E Thames Title 1 Director $98,448 Cynthia Thompson, Dir. Of Curricul/Instr. $70,431 Jack R. Warren, Legal Personnel $62,865

By LOL!

March 27, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this

People in the Know Your writing style gives your identity away to easy!

By Ralph

March 27, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this

To: By People in the Know— #1 learn to use spell check. #2 Prove they don’t work—you can’t do it because they ARE working. They are ‘49ers. Do you understand that concept? You are blissfully ignorant, but it’s bliss so why change?

By posterchild

March 27, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this

I’m sorry, People In The Know, but why would the citizens be overly concerned about someone making $25k annually (or less) when the Board is looking at 2 candidates who are trying to fetch a much prettier penny than that? And a personal vendetta against this list of people isn’t going to get the list of 9 accomplished in time.

By opi Nopi

March 27, 2008 6:01 PM | Link to this

Thank you Rod Johnson for resigning and then unresigning and PLEASE come remove your yard sign from my yard. You did not get permission to place it in my yard in the first place. The nerve of you to campaign for another office!

By You Have Got to be Kidding

March 28, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

ok - the only person that can turn this system around is Dr. Barbara Pulliam! Oops but that would mean that MACE would have to revise their website. She is a member of this community and has worked with SACS to get us out of this before.

REINSTATE BARBARA!!

Hey Dexter - word on the street is that you are still investigating the land deal because you didn’t get that consulting job you wanted with the school system.

Word on the street also says that you are planning to bring some big muckity mucks from the National NAACP office down here to help “fix” our problems. Hummmm, I’m glad I’m not in your shoes when that mess hits the fan!

By Rev. Jimmy Jack Bourbon

March 28, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

Rev. Jimmy Jack Bourbon

March 27, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

Bom Dia my Fellow Reprobate Parishioners, Tudo Bem? The Mrs. and I have just returned from another missionary trip to Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, and upon our return, we discovered that our phones (cell and land-based) had been ringing off the hook. I was awakened early this morning about this “sleight-of-hand” resignation brouhaha. My parishioners want to know what I divine about all of this mess.

Wellllll, it’s just a matter of perspective. I think that this sneaky Ericka is finally having this whole sordid mess turned back on her. You know that she has a spirit of Control which she needs to confront and be delivered of. But, do not buy this show hook, line and sinker. You see, the Boys at the State (Sonny, Elgart, and Others) were depending on a “black face” to drive their agenda, but then they realized (like Brock was apparently already acutely aware of) that Ericka was the one causing most of the mess to begin with. If Brother Norreese was the culprit, then why now cannot the school board members get themselves together? From what I read and hear (remember that the Mrs. and I were in Brazil doing our missionary work), Brother Norreese was illegally ripped off the school on March 3rd. That was 24 days ago. If Brother Norreese was the problem, then now I ask (in the words of Martin Lawrence): What the problem is? ALERT: I just had an epiphanous revelation: Brother Norreese is now Prophet Norreese, and all will see him redeemed by the law and shown to be the “John the Baptist” in the wilderness warning the people of what Rod and Ericka were doing and getting by with. They could not “kill” his message, so they “killed” the “Prophet Norreese.” Yes, those who were compliant to the complicit ways of “Ericka the Controlling Sneak” are just as guilty as those who actively aided and abetted in her ways. Yes, David Ashe and Eddie White, thou art guilty. Yolanda Everett, thou art quilty. Ericka Davis and Rod Johnson are responsible for the ruination of the Clayton County School System. The Mary Bakers and the Larry O’Keefes of the County are also “guilty” of playing up to the Controlling Ericka and her insipid ways.

What will be her last big control effort? Controlling Ericka is determined to put “her man” in the superintendency seat. The Thompson “Jerk” (and I do not use “jerk” lightly) is beaten up so badly now that she might try to switch to the other “dud,” Santiago Wood. He too will be a complete flop if Ericka and her Cronies vote him in. Clayton County needs someone who can heal the school system and the community, not further divide both. We need someone probably from Georgia so that he or she can be easily vetted. We DO NOT need to depend on this “search” firm. This firm has already demonstrated to the Mrs. and me that its “search” was pretty pitiful, especially in light of the great amount of taxpayers’ money spent. We Need a Healer, Not a Divider.

We will see if Ericka Davis really resigns or will it be another fake resignation like the one offered up by Rod Johnson.

The ole Boys at the State and SACS are in a quandry. They really don’t want to see Clayton County lose accreditation. But, they need to be able to save face. There is indeed a lot of pride in the way. (“Pride goeth before a fall and a haughty spirit before destruction.”) They first apparently went along with Ericka’s and Eldrin’s notion to offer up “Prophet Norreese” as a Levitical Scapegoat. But, since Norreese filed his complaint in Court, I think that they now see that he has both the law and the facts on his side. Now the ole Boys apparently see that they have been stained and tainted by “Ericka’s Mess”, (Yes, my parishioners are encouraging me to write a book about “Ericka’s Mess” with the book so entitled. My Fellow Reprobates keep imploring: “”Please, Rev., please write an episodic tome about “Ericka’s Mess”. It will be a best seller, and you can donate the proceeds to The Youth Empowerment Project (Dr. Glenn Dowell) , The Rainbow House (Representative Gail Buckner), Samaritans Together (Judge Gene Lawson), and Politiholics Anonymous (Representative Frank I. Bailey, Jr., Chairman J. Charley Griswell, and Commissioner Robbie Moore). These worthy causes will prosper from the telling of the real story. They’ve already tried to “kill” **Prophet Norreese. What will they do to The Right Reverend Jimmy Jack Bourbon himself? Should I tell the details about the false arrest? What about the assault and battery? What about the time that I was pulled (literally) down the hall by Ericka and Rod and implored to help them in their efforts to fire Dr. Pulliam? “The public has a right to know,” as they intone. Yet, I worry about what the Good Master once asked: “Which of the prophets for whom you now have monuments did your forefathers not murder?” Hmm. Good question, Teacher.

By Jeffrey

March 28, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

Well said, Reverend, well said. Has Ericka Davis lost all of her power now. It looks like the Elgart fellow and the State-appointed guys have sent strong messages now that they are not at all confident in her, especially with this latest fiasco about the two finalists for the correcive superintendent slot. Yes, it might do the board well to ask Dr. Pulliam to come back on board to clean up the mess created by Ericka Davis and Rod Johnson. These are my thoughts? What about yours, Reverend? I am one of your fellow Clayton County Reprobates, Jeffrey.

By You Have Got to be Kidding

March 28, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this

If we don’t handle this ourselves the governors guys from north georgia are gonna come down here and tell us what to do. And no one, will have a say in anything.

Does anyone know what time the board meeting is on Saturday? I really gotta be there for this mess.

By You Have Got to be Kidding

March 28, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this

If we don’t handle this ourselves the governors guys from north georgia are gonna come down here and tell us what to do. And no one, will have a say in anything.

Does anyone know what time the board meeting is on Saturday? I really gotta be there for this mess.

By Concerned Clayton Citizen

March 28, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

Why is the School Board still seated??? How can we let them vote to employ yet another person who can’t do the job. Do you realize how many people are being paid to fulfill contracts now. Someone, Help!!!! God forbid someone would decide to keep Duncan. She has been fired once.

We must stop this madness. No one wants the present School Board and they won’t resign. We have to get some help from the state.

Concerned Citizen

By Rev. Jimmy Jack Bourbon

March 28, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

To Jeffrey and my other Clayco Reprobates, even those living in the Clayco Refugee Camps of Pike County, Peachtree City, & Pickens County: Your Rev. has it from a good source that the meeting will not take place this Saturday. I think that the handwriting is on the wall for The Controlling Ericka that the gig is up. Mark Elgart is not willing or able to save her any longer. He has cast his lot with the Governor’s Boys. They are not happy with Thompson or Wood. The excuse for not voting on a supe Saturday will be that Dorsey Hopson is at the convention of the National School Board Association in Orlando, Florida. Is Dorsey now the self-proclaimed “Special Counsel”? He has been calling himself both “General Counsel” and “Staff Attorney” which is, of course, an oxymoron. Let Dorsey and Ericka explain to you The Tale of the Two Contracts which Prophet Norreese exposed…”fraud on the factum and fraudulent inducement.” Just a classic “bait-and-switch.” Dorsey Hopson is one of the major problems. He has served (and still does) as Ericka’s Step-and-Fetch-It Man. Hey, we just have to tell the truth around here. I remain your Reprobate Reverend, Jimmy Jack Bourbon. P.S. I want to give a “shout out” to David, Jesse, and Bill in Pickens County and Dan and Nancy — as well as Linda Barrett — over in Peachtree City. Also, please forgive the above entry for not having the bold type that you love. It was transerred over from the previous topic which is on John Thompson. By the time that I submitted it, Miss Kimberly had already changed the topic to Santiago Wood (another person who probably wishes that he had never heard of Clayco). By the way, Miss Kimberly, my oldest son will probably be visiting, the Lord willing, Fordham University this summer with some Congressional program which has students visiting universities and institutions (like the Brookings Institute) in Washington, D. C. and New York City. You are an alumae of Fordham, correct? I hope to see you guys on Monday. Meantime, I have to go visit the flock and prepare for Sunday’s message at The Hosea Williams Memorial Church of World Peace and Reconciliation Beginning in Clayco located in the Ponytail O’Keefe Shopping Center. My message: “Who Will the 49ers Draft First Next Month? Subtitled: “Will MACE Revise History and Subsequently Change Its Website?”

By State & SACS Report

March 28, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this

“We need to look at excellent and very capable people in Georgia who understand the state laws and understand how to get things done.” Clayton’s school leader to be white and also needs to have a positive record as superintendent, Elgart and Bostic said. “The white person selected needs to have a successful track record as a superintendent, knowledge and experience in the state of Georgia. Black people give the job and your money to the white man. We are not going to stop printing negatives in the media about all black candidates. Why can’t we keep things the same; “we whites have all the school system’s contracts, let’s just get over it and alone!!!!!!

By Sheila B. Bentsonaria

March 28, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

Ericka Davis Rod Johnson Yolanda Everett David Ashe Eddie White >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Ruination of the Clayton County Public Schools. The Thin Five(5) Vote Mahority who moooooooooooooooooed like a cow following their cult leader Ericka Davis are responsible for the destruction of the school system. They have had the majority vote since January of 2005. Now we see the Wonderful Leadership of a Control Freak. Don’t drink the kool aid, David. It looks now that Eddie has been swigging on it for some time now. Rod Johnson and Yolanda Everett must have turned him onto the Ericka Koolaid. So sad. Not even the 49ers can help Ericka.

By Qshukura

March 28, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

NOSPIN: sounds like you talking about “Crazy” Joe Clark …..

By Earl

March 28, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this

I know that I am a prophet now, but where does it say that I can’t make some money on the Condo Betting Pool down here in Ft. Liquordale? Eli and Abe are pushing me to start another one of these Clayco gambling games…Will Ericka really resign by June 15th or will it be another fake resignation like the one profferred by Rod Johnson? We are setting the odds at 2 to 1 that she will NOT resign by the specified date. The seniors will have to pay dollars to win one if they think that she will resign. (They miss Lil Vic. He actually stopped by here to meet the gang when he was on a sheriff’s conference down here on the Gold Coast. They loved this. They still talk about him. Miss Clare always says, “They better leave my ‘Liv Sheriff’ alone.”“) Hey, you can play on so many games of shuffle boarding. I think we will get the pool started. The Whole World Watches Clayco. No “reality” show could come close to be as entertaining — not just the school system (which has grave implications for the poor kids and homeowners) but the county in general. The Sopranoes pail in comparison.

By Vince

March 28, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

I think the above comments by the Rev, Sheila and State and SACS Report epitomize the problem with Clayton’s schools.

Look folks..There is no conspiracy, no cover up, no great plan hatched by Elgart and Perdue. All that exists is a sorry school board in Clayco. People in Clayton County voted for school board members based on race rather than qualifications. They also fell hook, line and sinker for MACE’s slate of candidates. You got what you asked for.

Now, you can continue with the paranoia, the conspiracy theories, etc and get nowhere…OR you can fess up, demand change and start making progress.

Hey Rev… While you were on your mission trip you probably missed the story about Noreese and how he slapped his “roommate” over missing condoms. It was the FUNNIEST story to EVER hit Atlanta area politics. It is a must read.

By Matt McCord

March 28, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

The comment above regarding employees including Nancy Colwell and Miriam Barge is defamatory. The individual who made the comment lacks the courage to post their name. Were it not for their cowardice, I would personally file the civil suit for defamation against them. The individuals who are the subject of the inaccurate and ridiculous rhetoric are people of great integrity, professionalism, and work ethic who Clayton County would do well to keep. I doubt that the individual who made those comments would ever find the courage to stand up and take credit for their slander. Perhaps if they do, they will have the benefit of trying to prove it when challenged in open court by those of us with the power to stop their foolishness.

By posterchild

March 28, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this

Mr. McCord:

You are my kind of people! Have a great weekend.

By Gray Fox

March 28, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this

Amen to that posterchild. Mr. McCord, isn’t there a way to get the internet address of the computer this person is using?

By posterchild

March 28, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this

Gray Fox:

I am not sure if the AJC has any IP logging that is readily accessible by users… some sites with blogging capabilities do, but I haven’t seen anything here. Maybe someone who is more tech-y than I could elaborate :)

By Ralph

March 28, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this

Matt McCord, You are absolutely right! I had the good fortune of working with some of those people and they were and are the cream of the crop.

By Attn: Clayton Parents

March 28, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this

Matt McCord,

Perhaps you can clear something up for us. I don’t know the first thing about the accusations, but it has been posted that the only retired people that can come back at salary are classroom teachers. Is this true? If so, then is not their continued employment problematic under the law?

Again, I don’t know about these charges, but since you want to advocate for them, this question may provide an opportunity for you to do so.

By 4 Real

March 28, 2008 5:31 PM | Link to this

Half a dozen of one, two dozen of another: Intelligent, well-meaning people can have differing opinions about other people.

Some people like Victor Hill. Some people hate him. I do. All people have the right to their opinion of Victor Hill. You shouldn’t try to silence the people who disagree with your opinion. That’s what makes the world go round.

By Concerned oldtimer

March 28, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this

These people were outstanding and dependable employees of the county. They have returned, as I understand it, on a part time basis to fill areas of need. I have worked with nearly all of these people, or knew them from staff developement. CC is LUCKY they have stayed to help keep certain areas moving. Mrs. Barge was by far one of the best librarians I have ever worked with. No one has the right to question their work ethic. ME, I chose to leave, and now teach in another state full time.

By Attn: Clayton Parents

March 28, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this

The reporter replied “really, which dwarf are you?”

That was funny.

By 4 Real

March 28, 2008 6:01 PM | Link to this

Attn: Clayton Parents,

A couple of weeks ago we posted oppositive opinions about the ethics legislation that none of the MACE-affiliated BOE members signed. It looks like the State is about to push that ethics legislation forward. What do you think?

By Attn: Clayton Parents

March 28, 2008 6:12 PM | Link to this

There is only one component of the legislation that concerns me; that it would allow an unelected and thus unaccountable group to remove people the voters elected.

What if for example, a Republican school board member pointed out State Rep. Celeste Johnson’s illegal double dipping. Do we really want to give her the authority to name someone who could remove a board member in that case?

By Matt McCord

March 28, 2008 6:36 PM | Link to this

I appreciate the question, and, no, their employment is not problematic under the law. There is a provision which allows all of them to work as they have been doing. Moreover, having seasoned educators teaching children is hardly something to complain about. The difficulty that I have with the assertion made above is that it was not stated as an opinion. It was an outright assertion that Dan Colwell and a group of other teachers have committed a felony and a crime of moral turpitude. The writer of that libelous statement has committed slander per se. It is legally actionable. I will advocate for them, and, if need be, I will find other attorneys who are more than willing to assist them.

By marc

March 28, 2008 6:55 PM | Link to this

Wow, you pitiful 49rs residing in Peachtree City are so laughable if not for the fact that you are so pitiful. Not one of you administrative interlopers have the guts to sue anyone in any court anywhere. You wouldn’t know libel if it slapped you in the face. You are pretty much a self-inflated group that is caught up in your own inportance and not one of you could hang a single day teaching at Mt. Zion High or even your once-beloved Lovejoy High, but all of you want to keep sucking on the Clayco t_t.

By Geter

March 28, 2008 7:06 PM | Link to this

Dan Colwell …. still crying …. still crying …. Dan Colwell

Nancy Margie Bobbi Miriam please…someone get him a crying towell…

Does he still want to be superintendent? So pitiful. Not even MACE will let him join. Watch out, Vince. I know you. Ole Geter does not sleep.

I am a member of The Hosea Williams Memorial Church of World Peace and Reconciliation Beginning in Clayco located in The O’Keefe Ponytail Shopping Center. I am a Reprobate. Nancy, Rev. Bourbon accepts all reprobates, even you. You can even be on the Usher Board.

By R.B. Jones

March 31, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

Lee Scott For Chairman. He is the best qualified and he be taking tough stands on issues

By posterchild

March 31, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

I would like to propose the overuse of the words “reprobate” and “49ers”. Intelligent dialogue on these topics could be greatly increased by a differentiated vocabulary.

By posterchild

March 31, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

Add in “ending” between “propose” and “the” in the first line.

And maybe I’m out of the loop, but what exactly is a 49er in this context?

By posterchild

March 31, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

Add in “ending” between “propose” and “the” in the first line.

And maybe I’m out of the loop, but what exactly is a 49er in this context?

By posterchild

March 31, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

Add in “ending” between “propose” and “the” in the first line.

And maybe I’m out of the loop, but what exactly is a 49er in this context?