1/5- Rose to answer critics at Commission meeting- Staff reports; Rev Floyd Rose planned meeting with Lowndes County Commission to answer questions about the People's Tribunal's Cooperative Reciprocity Program

1/6- Black history month deserves a closer look- Charles Moore; Author discusses opinions on the activities and celebration of Black History Month.

1/7- Black farmers get deserving settlement- Scripps Howard Press; Department of Agriculture, operating locally through Farm Service Agencies, has agreed to a settlement for black farmers that were denied or given less loan money than white farmers.

1/8- Souls of White folks- Mark George, Albuquerque NM; Article encourages white Valdosta residents to get involved and stand up against racism. Author mentions the death of Willie Williams Sr., prison industrial complex, and the exploitation of black students.

1/10- Food for thought- no author; Project Change's PASS (Parents Assuring Student Success) barbecue fundraiser was held at Sam's Club to raise money for books to help at risk students.

1/14- Black farmers to finally get their due- Bill Maxwell; Article discusses President Clinton, the USDA, and the $300 million to settle a lawsuit filed in 1997 by the Black Farmers Association.

1/27- History Quiz: Georgia’s past contributors- Charles Moore; Article provides a 10 question trivia quiz related to black individuals in American history that were born in Georgia.

1/28- Unfair advantage for Blacks? Hardly- Bill Maxwell; Article discusses Ward Connerly's visit to Florida. Author notes that Florida was likely chosen due to the conservative government.