Exception for exceptional author, story

As a matter of policy, I don’t do book reviews in this space. If you do one, you’re pretty much committed to do them all. In fairness, where do you draw the line? However, today I am going to make an exception because the author is as exceptional as the story she tells.

Georgia is again the finish line

As of this writing, Runoff Election Day is just ahead and Georgians have already set an advance-voting record of1,868,127ballots cast ahead of Election Day, with a turnout total of 26%, more or less debunking ongoing claims of voter suppression.

The prayer march

The old man shuffled along the sidewalk, his work boots dusty with a hint of red mud clinging to one heel. From the pocket of well-worn overalls, he pulled a red bandana and wiped his nose.

Can our democracy outlast us?

This is kind of a bummer way to start your day, but it is worth reflection: “Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.” Who said that? Karl Marx? Ayatollah Khomeini? Vladimir Putin?

The giving $ea$on is upon us

As we finally emerge from this pandemic and folks are traveling and having holiday events again, a gaping recession apparently looms ahead. But for now, at least judging by the crowds on Black Friday, consumers are exercising some pent-up demand.

A salute to the speaker

Mr. Speaker...I rise to recognize the fine gentleman from the 7th District of Georgia (R-Blue Ridge)...spanning Fannin, Gilmer and parts of Dawson County.

Column produces an extraordinary reunion

It is one of the most rewarding experiences in my 25 years of churning out columns. And it was a total accident. A happy accident. You may recall that back in July, I asked my friend Hans Trupp in Brunswick his take on the recently-released Top Gun Maverick.

Brian Kemp’s political death greatly exaggerated

Vengeance is mine sayeth the Lord in Deuteronomy 32:35. Brian Kemp is too nice a guy to say something like that publicly. Plus, he has been a bit too busy recently to be poking around in Deuteronomy. So, I will say it for him. Vengeance is his.

What about a nice, even dozen?

Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, will decide whether the 2023 Senate holds the 50-50 chamber status quo, or gives Democrats a 51-49 majority. The U.S Senate is 232 years old, and the Upper Chamber has had only 11 Black senators.

Remembering the extraordinary kindness of Vince Dooley

There is no need for a recitation here of Vince Dooley’s myriad and well-deserved accomplishments on and off the football field. You have seen and heard them numerous times since his passing on October 28th at the age of 90. However, there is a side to this great man you might not know about.