Tink’s perfection

Sometimes when my husband, John Tinker, finishes writing a television script, he will skip down the stairs to find me.It’s funny but I can tell his mood or what kind of news he is going to deliver by the gait he uses as he tumbles down the stairs.

Newspaper Week salutes local journalism

Last week was National Newspaper Week, which means a lot to me. I have the best job in the world.Each week, I get to share my thoughts with you, courtesy of the editors, and then wait to see how you feel about those thoughts.

Letters to the Editor

Dear editor,The Deep Roots Festival is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited. We know it may be tempting to bring your furry friend along, but for several important reasons, this event is pet-free. Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) fully supports the organizers in this decision.

Looking back on a visit to Iraq 20 years ago

It was just a small paragraph buried in the news briefs inside the paper stating that the U.S. was drawing down its mission in Iraq under an agreement with the Iraqi government. A Pentagon spokesman said the drawdown reflected “our combined success in fighting ISIS.

Simple contentment

One fair summer evening, in the gloaming of the day, Tink and I were down at Mama’s sitting in the yard swing.Not a lot was being said. We were just enjoying the quietness and watching the lightning bugs as they prepared for their nightly entertainment.

Truth in campaigning matters

Dear Editor,Walter Reynolds is using campaign materials with the headline “Mayor Walter,” which is deceptive. He is not the mayor of Milledgeville. Our current Mayor is Mary Parham-Copelan.

Remembering the legacy of President Russel Nelson

Dear Editor,Russell M. Nelson, prophet and president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the age of 101.More than 4,000 members of the church in the middle Georgia area, as well as 17.5 million members worldwide, mourn his passing.

Survey confirms the great state of Georgia

It is my obligation as your modest-yet-muchbeloved scribe to remind you of important stuff others tend to overlook.Only here will you read that broccoli can be detrimental to your wellbeing unless you consume large amounts of banana pudding as a cure.

Gunsmoke

Tink and I were in Los Angeles on business.That’s the only reason we go. We had a few hours between meetings.He said, “I’d like to take you out to the Radford lot.” Radford is a studio a bit off the beaten path from other studios.

2026 gubernatorial primaries a toss-up

Before I tell you what I am about to tell you, I need to tell you this: Back in 2001, as incumbent Democratic Gov. Roy Barnes was gearing up for a second term, a know-it-all columnist wrote, “I hear people say Roy Barnes will have a tough reelection. Forget it.