Dr. Alan Wood

Musings of an unabashed and unapologetic truth-seeker. Crusader against obscurantism. Optimistic curmudgeon, snark jockey, lovably opinionated purveyor of wisdom and truth. Multilingual world traveler and part-time irreverent philosopher who dabbles in writing, political analysis, and social commentary. Attempting to provide some sanity and clarity to complex issues with a dash of sardonic wit and humor. Thanks for visiting!Enjoying Global Watchdog? Become a monthly supporter on Patreon and help keep independent journalism free for everyone — no paywall, no intrusive ads. Winston approves.

Joined: June 21, 2021
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Georgia, Politics & Elections

Governor Nathan Deal’s Situational Ethics

ATLANTA—Carter for Governor campaign manager Matt McGrath issued the following statement regarding a news report of a complaint filed by a major donor to Gov. Deal’s campaign: “This is a pathetic and transparent attempt to deflect attention from the never-ending ethical quagmire in which…

Dr. Alan Wood
July 25, 2014

Pets & Saving Money

Multi-Dose Flea Medication: How to Kill Fleas without Breaking the Bank

Aries, the inspiration for this multi-dose flea medication guide

Last updated October 12, 2026: full refresh of the original 2014 guide. Dosage charts rebuilt as clean tables with every figure preserved, all product links rechecked and retagged, the dead Preventive Vet link replaced, plus a new FAQ, reader poll,…

Education, Science & Environment

Did you know you can vastly improve your memory?

Watch the video version of this story If you ask people what is most important in life to them you will likely get a range of answers. Depending on how you precisely phrase the question the responses might include family,…

Dr. Alan Wood
July 24, 2014

Education, Georgia, Macon, News, Watchdog Reports

A Glimmer of Hope on the Macon-Bibb County Board of Education

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As much as Charles Richardson would like to blame the entire previous BOE for the shenanigans that were allowed to occur under the pedagogical reign of terror of Dallemand’s tenure, we all know that it was five members in particular…

Dr. Alan Wood
July 22, 2014

Education, Georgia, Macon, Watchdog Reports

There is no Accounting in Macon

I think Charles missed his calling. Instead of working as an editor, he would have made a great stenographer or someone that keeps minutes at meetings. An opinion editorialist and indeed any journalist has a number of duties and responsibilities…

Dr. Alan Wood
July 21, 2014

Georgia, Macon, News, Politics & Elections, Watchdog Reports

Are Too Many Counties in Georgia Hurting Growth?

Georgia has 159 counties but why? This is a subject that has always intrigued me. Why is Georgia second only to Texas in the number of counties given that Texas has not only a larger population but is also just…

Lifestyle

Whispers and Popular Memes From The Web

Today we have a pissed off cat, Facebook braggers, a mom that accidentally ate some pot brownies, a toy a child should never play with, a glitter wearing spider that knows how to flaunt it, and a few sad and…

Dr. Alan Wood
July 16, 2014

Georgia, Macon, News, Watchdog Reports

Serious Problems Facing Macon-Bibb Revitalization Efforts

Unless you have been living under a rock you have likely used or at least heard about Google Earth. It is available for desktop computer platforms, as browser plug-ins, and also for mobile devices. What you might not have heard…

Dr. Alan Wood
July 16, 2014

Macon, Watchdog Reports

Update: Part 2 of my Reply to the Charles Richardson Editorial

First of all. many thanks to all my readers for sharing the link to my last article that dealt with the repercussions from Dallemand’s pedagogical reign of terror and also the fiasco AKA the Promise initiative that was in response…

Education, Georgia, Macon, Watchdog Reports

My Response to Charles Richardson on “An Accounting” Editorial

Charles must be getting nervous. He is circling the wagons and trying to spread the culpability far and wide over the Promise center boondoggle. He is purposefully trying to misrepresent the criticism voiced by such critics as Dave Oedel and…

Georgia, Lifestyle, Macon, News, Watchdog Reports

Macon vs. Warner Robins: 12 Years Later, Who Won?

The Great Temple Mound at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in Macon (National Park Service, public domain), which drew 141,905 visits in 2024.

In July 2014 I wrote a prizefight preview. Macon: a pile of museums, a music legacy, and a city government I did not much trust with either. Warner Robins: a fast growing base town about to spend real money on…

Education, Georgia, Watchdog Reports

Funny Business at the Laurens County BOE in Dublin GA?

A reader of this site from Dublin, GA asked me to write an article about some rather bizarre events at their Board of Education recently. I really do not have enough details to do any sort of in-depth analysis, however…

Lifestyle

Whispers and Random Anonymous Confessions from the Web

Here are a few confessions given anonymously on the internet that are popular this week. Also known as whispers and memes. As a native southerner I have to agree with the dog in the bunny suit. How would you reply…

Dr. Alan Wood
July 10, 2014

Lifestyle

Whispers from the Web

Here are a few confessions given anonymously on the internet that are popular this week. As a native southerner I have to agree with the dog in the bunny suit. How would you reply or respond? Please leave comments with…

Georgia, Macon, News, Watchdog Reports

Zebulon Rd. Development Symptom of Larger Problem

For anyone not familiar with the battle between residents in the Zebulon Rd. neighborhood in Macon, GA and a commercial developer called Blackwater I encourage you to scroll to the end of this story and watch either or both of…