Week 10 under the Gold Dome

Ten weeks into the 2025 Legislative Session we reached several major milestones.One of the most significant victories was the final passage of Senate Bill 68 through both chambers of the General Assembly, a major step forward in tort reform, which has been a top priority for Governor Brian Kemp.

A friend named Walt

Perhaps I’ll never forget the lilting sound of his beautiful, Southern accent.I hope not.Right now, it’s ringing in my ears, forcing tears to my eyes. Walt Ehmer was one of the best friends I ever had.

St. Simons Island

Whenever I have an opportunity to visit Georgia’s Golden Isles, I become overwhelmed with the serenity and natural beauty that encompasses this stretch of the Atlantic Seaboard.The Golden Isles are a treasure for all Georgians, and there is more to sample than the beaches, restaurants, and...

Kris Kristofferson

A friend and I were discussing which version of the movie, A Star Is Born, was our favorite.Remade four times – each one terrific -- it was based on the original, 1932 film, What Price Hollywood? Hands down, we both chose the Kris Kristofferson/ Barbra Streisand version because of Kristofferson.

Watching the political pendulum swing

Like the late baseball great Billy Martin used to say in the beer commercials, “I feel strongly both ways.” But for me, it’s not about the beer.

Legislators propose bills to address Okefenokee

Don’t get your hopes up, but a couple of bills have surfaced in the Legislature addressing the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (insert oxymoron here), giving approval for Alabama-based Twin Pines Minerals to mine a 584-acre tract of Trail Ridge on the eastern flank of our Okefenokee...

When schools close

At an invitation-only reception before my speaking engagement, Tink and I found ourselves in the midst of lovely people who came one at a time for introductions, then to talk about our work, either individually or separately.In a room of strangers yet friends, because they know us through our...

Joining those saying goodbye to DEI

Uh oh, this column as you read it may never be the same again. I’m not talking about finally figuring out where commas go. That will never change. No, I am talking about my Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.I am afraid I am going to have to dismantle that sucker.

The worst date ever

Several years before I married a wonderful creature named John Tinker, I had the worst date of my life.In Louisville, Kentucky.

Georgia congressman’s name game a bit lame

Georgia’s 1st Dist. Rep.Buddy Carter is a pharmacist. I can’t be sure, but I’m guessing he may have had a sip or two of Robitussin AC while back home.