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Markham was a ‘Renaissance Man’

Loran Smith

Thursday, March 30, 2023

When Monte Markham came to visit the campus of his alma mater in late February, arrangements were made by a group, which calls itself “The Enquiring Minds Club,” to host UGA’s accomplished alumnus for a presentation on his career in which he has distinguished himself as an actor, director, and...

A longing for Julia Reed

Ronda Rich

Thursday, March 30, 2023

It is no longer clear to me as to when I read first the words of Julia Reed. But it is quite vivid as to when I moved from being a reader of hers to being a fan. For years, I had devoured her articles in New York fashion and Washington news magazines.

They just don’t make ‘em like that anymore

Bill Crane

Thursday, March 23, 2023

As a teenager growing up in Griffin, Georgia, Scott Sladewould point to the local radio station in a two-story walk-up just off the town square and say, “Someday, I’m going to be working there.”

Crops and Mother Nature

Loran Smith

Thursday, March 23, 2023

The recent cold snap left this onetime farm boy emotionally bothered, and depressed. It was again a reminder how fickle Mother Nature can be, smiling so encouragingly one day and frowning with unadulterated contempt the next.

Kindnesses both remembered and forgotten

Ronda Rich

Thursday, March 23, 2023

It happens to all of us. We do a kindness for someone then never think of it again. But it isn’t forgotten by the person who received the kindness.

What’s behind Fulton DA’s investigation of Trump?

Dick Yarbrough

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Antonio Brown, 23, was recently indicted for the brutal stabbing and killing of 77-year-old Ellen Bowles last December inside a gated community in Northside Atlanta. He faces a host of felony charges in connection with that horrific event.

The loss of Parade magazine

Loran Smith

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Although I was not aware of what was going on, it was a little disconcerting in the last couple of years when on occasional weekends no Parade magazine was among the inserts in the Sunday papers. That should have been a signal—that the popular supplement was headed for extinction.

Again...the buck stops and I’m glad

Bill Crane

Thursday, March 9, 2023

There already is a small city, called Buckhead, Georgia, about an hour east of Atlanta just off I-20. The bucolicburg has a population of just under 200.

At UGA, bad decisions bring tragic consequences

Dick Yarbrough

Thursday, March 9, 2023

The Beloved Woman Who Shared My Name used to tell her grandsons, “You are free to make any decision you wish. Just remember that with those decisions come consequences, good or bad.”

Marshal your resources

Bill Crane

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

It was a truly joyous occasion to behold last Friday, a combination of family reunion, church laityday service, and practically a 21-gun salute all rolled into one.When a longtime community favorite son returns home, carrying a new honor or accolade, it can be inspiring to witness them reflect on...

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