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Tuesday, June 5, 2007
How to protect trees
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
How much should government step in to keep trees from being cut?
In Atlanta, the City Council approved an amendment Monday limiting the number of people who can challenge a homeowner’s request to remove a tree.
In Decatur, city officials are moving in another direction. The city is preparing to expand the reach of its 17-year-old tree ordinance, to protect trees that are threatened by home expansions and include neighbors in discussions about tree removals near property lines.
The approach taken in Sandy Springs was to count trees by the extent of the leaf canopy, rather than by the number or size of trunks per acre. Arborists say that could encourage preservation of shade trees. Many residents, though, say the ordinance isn’t tough enough.
What approach is best?
Which candidates said it best?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Which GOP presidential candidates did the best in the New Hampshire debate on Tuesday night?
Did you change any of your opinions as a result of this debate?
Diana crash photos: insensitive or appropriate?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Princess Diana’s sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, call a British TV channel’s decision to air photos taken immediately after their mother’s fatal car crash a “gross disrespect” to her memory. Is the decision inappropriate, or should the channel respect the royals’ wishes?
House of Payne
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“House of Payne” premieres Wednesday night on TBS. Tyler Perry’s popular Medea character will make a guest appearance, but she’s not part of the new show.
Will you watch the show without Medea?
It’s not easy being a father!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Dads, here is your chance to share your bit of wisdom about fatherhood. What’s the best advice you can give to those men who are new to fatherhood or are about to become dads? And what would you say to those fathers who are trying to become more meaningful to their children?
What’s the best advice Dad ever gave?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Father’s Day (June 17) is just around the corner, and we’d like to hear the best advice your dad or an important father figure ever gave you. Was it truly a case of “father knows best”? Did it help you avoid major pitfalls, or bounce back from life’s disappointments? Do you still live by those words of wisdom?
