5/5- Habitat idea could help to improve communities- Rebecca Yull; Habitat for Humanity's proposal to eliminate sub-standard housing expected to improve community by providing low income housing that is higher quality.

5/19- NAACP seeking trial on campaign financing: Civil rights group wants state to level playing field- Associated Press; NAACP seeks trial to level the playing field between rich and poor candidates by spending public funds on political races. NAACP points out that political candidates with access to more funds are more likely to win elections.

5/27- Lowndes native becomes first African American principal in Crisp County- Tony Pipia; Jerome Register becomes first African American Principal at Crisp County High School

5/27- Treat children as the prized possessions they are- Jo Barrentine, Valdosta; Article questions gun violence, specifically kids shooting other kids. Author questions what has gone wrong in society that has led to this.

5/27- Reader questions Weed and Seed report- Ronjii Miledge, Valdosta; Article discusses Weed and Seed Program and the Granny Program. Author is concerned that the members of the community in the target areas for the program are notbeing listened to.

5/29- Policy keeps 14 Lowndes students out of graduation ceremony- Weenam Chua; Lowndes County school policy requires 12th-graders to pass all state requirements to obtain a high school diploma and participate in graduation exercises. Author notes that 1998 is the first year that the policy has been enforced. Article includes feedback from parents and data for subject pass rates.

5/31- Putting homes on vacant lots: Local initiative seeks to eliminate poverty housing by the year 2015- Brian Lawson; Article discusses the plans for Habitat for humanity International to build between 1,500 and 2,000 homes at an average cost of $30,000 per home. Article discusses challenges and ongoing efforts.