What’s in a word?

Simply said, there is nothing like a good petrichor to make a guy feel on top of the world.That depends, of course, on my computer’s teraflop since I’m WFH and not interested in ghost kitchens.

Small room, big dreams

(Sitting in for Ronda is her primetime Emmyaward winning husband, John Tinker.)Whenever I’m at Ronda’s Mama’s house, I spend a little time in Ronda’s childhood bedroom where she lived until after attending college, as a day student, while earning tuition money by working varied jobs.

How amazing it was

Even at the young age of 18, I watched it all in real time. And, though I was short on years and wisdom, I knew it was nothing short of amazing.There is a preface to this story. It isn’t fluff. It’s important to tell.

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.

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...

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 trees are fully filled out and the kudzu has begun its annual takeover of telephone poles and shacks...

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.