Letters from our readers March 2007 ‘ICE AGE’ feedback Randy Southerland did his homework on the “ICE AGE” article [see January 2007, page 20]. It is good and I agree with every word. Was glad to see the “get help” bit also.  Summerville Police Detective David Westbrooks agrees with me about the article, except in one area—you stated that drug cases and arrests ran as high as 85 percent; Westbrooks says that ours will exceed 95 percent. Although labs seized in our area are also down, we are seeing more meth coming from Atlanta and Chattanooga.
The article will do some good. The more people who read and hear about meth, the more educated they are, and education is the key.—Clint Young, retired resource officer, Summerville Police Department First I want to commend you for the focus on wiping out drug use in Georgia. I work at a treatment center for individuals suffering with alcohol and/or drug addictions. It is encouraging to see a professional organization working to educate and heighten awareness within the community that it serves. Our center, the ExecuCare Addiction Recovery Center, addresses the specific needs of business professionals with addictions to alcohol and a full range of prescription and non-prescription drugs. ExecuCare understands that addiction is a brain disease, and unlike other programs, we treat the physical form of the disease. We are the first alcohol and drug recovery center in the Atlanta area to offer this unique and highly effective 10-day, outpatient treatment utilizing amino acids, which eliminate cravings and minimize withdrawal symptoms. This results in a high success rate compared to traditional “white-knuckle” rehabilitation treatments.—Sally Sidwell, ExecuCare Addiction Recovery Center, Norcross Thanks for a nice balance of encouragement about Georgia and cautions about dangerous behaviors. The magazine is first class.—Chris Maxwell, campus pastor/director of spiritual life, Emmanuel College, Franklin Springs
Becoming a Georgian My wife and I read your magazine religiously. As Floridians, we have become true lovers of Georgia, its beautiful landscape and people. Recently, we made one of those life-changing decisions—we purchased a cabin in Hiawassee. It reminds us of the Midwest, where we both grew up surrounded by farmland, mountains, lakes and people willing to extend a helping hand. Your magazine continues to educate us about the rich and glorious heritage of Georgia. We have been mesmerized by the Georgia park system and the many wonderful locations throughout the state that invite locals and visitors alike. Someday we hope to retire in Georgia. It is definitely one of God’s best-kept secrets. —Ron and Pat Timonere, Jacksonville, Fla.
Views on ‘Viewpoint’ I really enjoyed Paul Wood’s article in your Viewpoint section [see “My ‘To stop doing’ list,” January 2007, page 5]. What he said is very true, and the idea of a “stop doing list” is great. Wood shared some valuable information with the public. I hope to hear more of his viewpoints in the future.—Cheryl Graves, Doraville
Anniversary thank you I want to thank you for the feature on Foxfire’s 40th anniversary in the December 2006 issue [see “Georgia News,” page 9] and to tell you how very much we appreciate that great public relations and the copies of the magazine that you sent us for our board. We always have a great response from the readers of your magazine, and we appreciate your sharing our anniversary with them this month.—Ann Moore, president, The Foxfire Fund Inc., Mountain City | 
