The joy of leisure

On summer days, our swimming hole stays pretty busy.

Boots on the ground at the Capitol

The Georgia House of Representatives returned to the Gold Dome on Monday, Feb. 2, as the General Assembly began a busy fourth week of legislative work.With Legislative Day 10 now behind us, we are now more than a quarter of the way through the session, and the pace under the Gold Dome is certainly...

A long-term family mission

As we reflect on the past year, we are grateful to live in an area where people share the wealth of love, friendship, and family together.

Settle outlines issues with tax assessor’s office

This editorial outlines my concerns regarding the performance of the Baldwin County Tax Assessor’s Office since the appointment of Wade Williams as Chief Appraiser.I have worked in the Tax Commissioner’s Office (TCO) for 37 years, including 30 ½ years as the elected Tax Commissioner.

I called Mama

The weekend morning was close to becoming afternoon when I pulled myself out of bed and headed to the kitchen for a cup of coffee.It seemed as if the entire house came to life.

The beautiful sisters

When I was in junior high, I discovered three beautiful sisters in high school.

What Black History Month teaches us

Black history is not only a story of struggle; it is a story of service, strength, and steady leadership in the face of uncertainty.From our churches and schools to our military units and neighborhoods, Black leaders have long understood that progress does not come from noise or shortcuts.

Letters to the Editor

Dear readers,This week, the Georgia General Assembly was not in formal session.However, important work continued as the House Appropriations Committee met to begin its review of the Governor’s proposed state budget.While there were no floor votes, this stage of the process is critical.

Griffin responds to State of the State address

State Representative Floyd Griffin issued the following statement in response to Governor Brian Kemp’s State of the State Address: Results, not rhetoric, must guide the work of the General Assembly.The State of the State speech outlined broad goals for Georgia, but my responsibility is to make sure...

The dinner table

It’s just a memory now.And, perhaps I won’t recall it precisely because of the decades that have passed but I will tell it as best I can.I was what people used to call a “late in life child” so my siblings were much older.