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Editorial: Merely out of sight won't fix homeless problem
Communities must seek long-term help, not just run vagrants off
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Gainesville Police on Monday plan to clear out a homeless encampment beneath the Queen City Bridge in Gainesville on request from the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Many in Gainesville are aware of the longtime homeless camp under the Queen City Parkway Bridge, a temporary haven of sorts for those who have nowhere else to go. Over the years, local residents and nonprofits have provided food and other necessities for those who have settled there. A local ministry, Under the Bridge, formed to pool resources and address the need.
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Editorial: Dissent should have a purpose
Americans can't expect political leaders to bridge a wide divide until we can find common ground
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Protesters gather outside of a town hall meeting Wednesday held by U.S. Rep. Doug Collins. - photo by David Barnes
Put yourself in the shoes of a member of Congress for a moment. Yeah, it may feel icky, but play along. For this exercise, set aside your political leanings for a moment and imagine you’ve been elected by a constituency that supports your views by a healthy margin.
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