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The family we became — part 2

The family we became — part 2

The family we became — part 2

Ronda Rich
Thursday, January 15, 2026
When Gunnar Nelson opened the door of his beautiful home, even before I had reached the top step of the porch, and greeted me cheerfully with a big hug, I felt I was being embraced by family.
The family we became – part one

The family we became – part one

The family we became – part one

Ronda Rich
Thursday, January 8, 2026
During the years of our lives, we will know extraordinary days sprinkled with laughter; ordinary days touched by a blessing or two and, less happily, days that are filled with tribulation or just plain annoyance.But, the magical days?
Where 39,000 words went this year

Where 39,000 words went this year

Where 39,000 words went this year

Dick Yarbrough
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
As we end one year to begin a new one, it means it’s time for the annual report required of all card-carrying members of the National Association of Modest-Yet-Much-Beloved Columnists.
What a year

What a year

What a year

Ronda Rich
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
A new year has begun and this makes me very happy. Good riddance to 2025.The Good Book instructs, “pride goeth before destruction.” My pride almost killed me this year.All my life, I have enjoyed good health. Yet, I never appreciated it like it is meant to be appreciated.
Ashley Chavarvis “AC” Wilbon (right) and his family continue to support the Milledgeville community in memory of Gladys Tolbert Wilbon. CONTRIBUTED

Ashley Chavarvis “AC” Wilbon (right) and his family continue to support the Milledgeville community in memory of Gladys Tolbert Wilbon. CONTRIBUTED

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor:
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
I’d like to offer a special thank you to Milledgeville native, Ashley Chavarvis “AC” Wilbon, who made it possible for a family in Milledgeville to experience a truly wonderful holiday season.
I wish I had been in Bethlehem

I wish I had been in Bethlehem

I wish I had been in Bethlehem

Dick Yarbrough
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
These words are dedicated to the memory of my late friend, Otis Brumby, Jr., publisher of the Marietta Daily Journal. He encouraged me to run this column each Christmas season.
The story of Him

The story of Him

The story of Him

Ronda Rich
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Years ago, a Harper-Collins editor called my agent.“Could we interest Ronda in writing about the strong faith of Southern women?” he asked. “My mother was Southern.
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