PSC race about pocketbooks, not politics

I am getting mail crediting me for the defeat of the two incumbent Republican members of the Georgia Public Service Commission this past week. I am also getting mail blaming me for the defeat of the two incumbent members of the Georgia Public Service Commission this past week.

God bless our military

Our friend, Levi Bowman, is a scion of the multi-awarded Isaacs who are famous for their blood harmony in their bluegrass gospel group. His mother is Becky Isaacs Bowman.The Isaacs are the ONLY gospel group to be members of the respected Grand Ole Opry.

Random thoughts on random subjects

Color me bummed. I found out last week that despite my sterling silver credentials, it seems my chances of being appointed Duke of York have been flushed down the loo.I got a note from a reader who says I made a “serious factual error” in my column.

Government shutdown hurts many

As a veteran and public servant, I’ve always believed leaders solve problems, not create them.But today, Americans are paying the price for political gridlock that has led to a federal government shutdown.When Washington fails to do its job, ordinary citizens suffer.

Why we still need newspapers

Growing up in a newspaper family and running a newspaper route with a neighborhood buddy for theAtlanta Journal-Constitution as one of my first jobs, I will admit I have a sentimental as well as logical attachment to the need for local newspapers and their importance in communities large and small.

The summer leaves

It’s the first two weeks of summer when the world is awhirl with different shades of green, blackberry winter has passed, and the days are warmed to perfection which are particularly enchanting.

The truth and impact of Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan

Dear editor,Listen, I won’t let fictional attacks distract from what truly matters — Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan’s leadership, her record, and her vision for Milledgeville.It’s true that Parham-Copelan’s had bankruptcy filings in the past, mostly before she ever ran for mayor.

Happy birthday, old friend

The Colonnade, Georgia College & State University’s student newspaper, celebrated its 100th anniversary Friday, Oct. 17 during Multimedia Day on Front Campus.

Local newspapers keep communities strong

Strong communities don’t just happen. They rely on connection — residents knowing what’s going on, businesses reaching the customers who keep them open, and citizens having the facts to make good decisions. Local newspapers provide that connection in ways no other source can.

School days

When I was notified the elementary school of my childhood was having a reunion of all its classes, I thought back to those storied days.I loved that school mightily. Every day I leaped enthusiastically off the last bus then skipped happily into the red brick, one story building.