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Who's Roswell's Person of the Year?
TIME magazine named President Barack Obama their person of the year. Tell us who you think should win from our town!
On Dec. 19, Time magazine named President Barack Obama as their Person of the Year.
The magazine invited votes on 40 candidates, including Obama, Gabby Douglas and Kim Jong Un. Other options included The Mars Rover and the Higgs Boson Particle.
But who cares about the same-old, same-old? Who is Roswell’s Person of the Year—the man or woman who, in Timespeak, “most influenced the news this year for better or worse”?
Tell us your pick and why in the comment section below! We'll close comments Friday, Dec. 28, have you vote for your favorite person and name the winner during the second week in January.
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Jim Tingle
11:18 am on Sunday, December 23, 2012
I nominate Sergeant Danny Bates of the Roswell Police Department. He is a great ambassador for the RPD, and I feel anyone who knows him would agree !
Michael Reissig
12:47 pm on Sunday, December 23, 2012
Andrew Wordes. He stood up for his (and our) rights to the very end against a corrupt and bias local government.
Janet Bobeng
7:36 am on Monday, January 7, 2013
I would definitely vote for Andrew Wordes! His actions brought light to corruption locally but also across the country where American's rights are being violated. God Bless you Andrew and may you rest in peace!
Kelly Stewart
2:27 pm on Sunday, December 23, 2012
Barbara Duffy from North Fulton Charities. For many years she has given endless hours to people in need.
K. Lasseigne
4:43 pm on Monday, December 24, 2012
I nominate Steve Stroud who is currently the Executive Director of the Roswell Business Alliance for his tireless hours of work for our city for many years. He has served with the Chamber, the Historic Roswell Convention and Visitors Board, Rotary Club and numerous other local organizations.
Sherri Morgan
7:47 am on Wednesday, January 2, 2013
I'm so proud of Steve Stroud and his unwavering commitment to the City of Roswell! He serves as a great Ambassador for a city he cares deeply about. He connects business with worthwhile causes - no matter if it's to bring growth to Roswell or if it is to benefit numerous non-profits and civic groups!
Donald Stroud
7:25 am on Monday, December 31, 2012
I have been a member for a while and have enjoyed receiving the daily news.
Kevin
1:12 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013
Andrew Wordes he showed that property owners have rights and can defend them.
m. gaines
4:15 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013
Andrew Wordes stood for what he believed... Gov't took it away.
MG
R. Carpenter
7:52 am on Friday, January 4, 2013
Andrew Wordes-he stood behind what he loved and believed in.
Lisa West
5:24 pm on Friday, January 4, 2013
Andrew Wordes-he stood up for his beliefs and did not back down
M Leclerc
5:24 pm on Friday, January 4, 2013
The link to read the reasons doesn't open to a new page.
Jules
5:24 pm on Friday, January 4, 2013
Steve Stroud has done an excellent job heading up the Roswell Business Alliance. He works tirelessly bringing new businesses to Roswell and working with existing businesses in our community.
Lee Fleck
7:36 am on Monday, January 7, 2013
THAT IS WHAT HE IS GETTING PAID TO DO!
AND HAS A SIGNIFICANT BUDGET ON BEHALF OF ROSWELL TAXPAYERS!
Lee Fleck
7:36 am on Monday, January 7, 2013
Hello, he gets paid a sizable salary by the taxpayers of Roswell and has another $300,000 in taxpayer’s monies to do his job!
I am interested in knowing why no other printing businesses have propped up in the city to compete with his business since his association with the Business Alliance.
Could there be safety in numbers?