Smith: In praise of pumpkins

October is harvesting time for pumpkins, which decorate the landscape and accent the holiday festivities that take place across the United States.

Carr’s path to victory lane

Georgia GovernorBrian Kempis term-limited and cannot seek re-election. The coming open seat has attracted a strong field of candidates, so far including four Republicans and seven Democrats.

Letter to the Editor: Public Service Commission

Dear Editor,The statewide election for two seats on Georgia’s Public Service Commission (PSC) is on November 4. Facts may move you to vote for change in this election if you are tired of endless power bill increases.

Yarbrough: Looking back on a visit to Iraq 20 years ago

It was just a small paragraph buried in the paper's news briefs 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.”

Stone: Jurassic World - Camp Crapeceous

That is one big pile of ____.Dr. Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum), Jurassic Park, screenplay by Michael Crichton and David KoeppI watched the “Jurassic Park” film with my son when he was a little boy, and he kept rewinding the tape to hear Goldblum’s line about the Triceratops poop over and over.

Rich: 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.

Letter to the Editor: Gov’t. sponsored terror is not the answer

Dear Editor,It’s 1 a.m. Your family is fast asleep.Suddenly, chaos erupts — masked agents break down your door, grab your kids, and force everyone outside, where you are sorted by race, kids separated from parents, some zip-tied in the courtyard, others stuffed into U-Haul vans.You see neighbors,...

Letter to the Editor: Wants vs. needs

Dear Editor,Have the Democrats never heard the difference between WANTS versus NEEDS? They are willing to shut the government down over THEIR WANTS.We must cut down on government spending and start paying off the government credit card, which is like some $37 trillion.

Letter to the Editor: The meaning of pro-life

Dear Editor,“You cannot call yourself pro-life if you support abortion restrictions but ignore the dignity of the poor, the immigrant, or those facing execution,” Pope Leo recently stated.

Letter to the Editor: Healthcare concerns on the rise

Dear Editor,In March, Democrats worked with Republicans to pass a bipartisan Continuing Resolution to keep the government open.