Prepare for heaven, don’t populate hell
Is anybody wondering what God’s thoughts are about Hamas’ inhumanity to man in this “wicked and perverse” generation? Of course, some are, in light of Biblical warnings of wars and rumors of wars occurring. Some know, most don’t that nothing needs to happen before the rapture, the next event on God’s calendar. The rapture is the “catching-up of the church,” only God knows when!
A ‘historic resource’ is not equivalent to a National Historic Site
For well more than a year, the Milton Historic Preservation Board has proposed ordinances to extend its reach beyond the city’s National Historic District. For well more than a year, it has faced adamant opposition from district residents.
It’s hard not to see the debate through the lens of typical Milton division, but we believe the issue is more nuanced.
BoCC should meet its residents where they live – or as close as possible
Ray Eddington has a thick Tennessee drawl and a sensibility that pairs well with a solid work ethic and growing reputation as a practical problem solver.
But his common sense failed him last month when he suggested keeping all Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioner meetings in Milton, the county seat.
But his common sense failed him last month when he suggested keeping all Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioner meetings in Milton, the county seat.
Biden destroys nation – not Trump
If ever the pot called the kettle black, it’s “Biden: Trump aims to destroy nation.” (PNS News Journal, Sept. 20). Biden’s already “done a job” on our beloved America.
Collins will need all of his patience and skill to lead Milton
EDITOR’S NOTE: New Milton City Manager Scott Collins granted the Press Gazette an interview Oct. 4, his third day on the job.
He discussed changing his mind about the Milton job, first impressions of the wastewater treatment plant project, and how to improve the city council’s dysfunction. Please see that conversation elsewhere in this edition.
He discussed changing his mind about the Milton job, first impressions of the wastewater treatment plant project, and how to improve the city council’s dysfunction. Please see that conversation elsewhere in this edition.
Collins will need all of his patience and skill to lead Milton
News outlets have a fascination with the first 100 days of a new President’s administration; Scott Collins isn’t an elected executive, but what we wouldn’t have given to be a fly on his shoulder during his first 100 hours last week.
Milton gets a do-over
Spring is normally a time for new beginnings, but Autumn 2023 is shaping up to be a critical time in the City of Milton’s history.
If all goes as expected, Scott Collins will start his tenure as city manager on Oct. 2, replacing Randy Jorgenson, who retired Sept. 5.
If all goes as expected, Scott Collins will start his tenure as city manager on Oct. 2, replacing Randy Jorgenson, who retired Sept. 5.
Dear commissioners: Please support the alternative subdivision provision
The Santa Rosa County Commission is expected to approve the revised Land Development Code at a special meeting Monday.
With that in mind, we’d like to share some observations about one of the recurring themes of the last few months’ debates: the alternative subdivision provision.
With that in mind, we’d like to share some observations about one of the recurring themes of the last few months’ debates: the alternative subdivision provision.
Strong local newspapers create a strong community
The newspaper industry has been changing, or as we like to call it, evolving. Some newspapers have survived, and many haven’t. So how does a newspaper survive – thrive even?
We have some idea of what it takes. We have experienced growth even in the past year.
