Stone: I would like to have seen Montana

My cousin Linda, 73, died June 28 following complications from a heart-valve procedure.I was not particularly close to Linda, and I did not attend the obsequies, but her death delivered a shock nevertheless.

Letter to the Editor: Winner thanks fellow candidates

Dear Editor,I want to thank all the candidates who ran for Greene County Commissioner District 1: Jason Easley, Keith Eley, and William Myers.Greene County is fortunate to have these gentlemen offer their ideas and service to the citizens of District 1.

Letter to the Editor: Why even have a P&Z commission?

Dear Editor,After attending the third exhausting round of Planning and Zoning (P&Z) meetings regarding “The Quarry,” I am left with one question: Why do we even have a P&Z Board?Even the most intrusive, potentially damaging, and fiercely opposed rezoning requests are met with constant capitulation.

Crane: A tale of two ‘Landos

Once upon a time, there were several magical places in the Land of 1,000 Lakes. In the central region of Florida, far away from the beaches and their bugs, a cluster of kingdoms grew, each created to offer respite and pleasure for families from around the world.My first trip to Orlando was in 1974.

Yarbrough: Looking at a write-in campaign for guv

A number of you agreed with my description of the recent Republican gubernatorial runoff between billionaire businessman Rick Jackson and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones as a mudslinging pig fight and told me both candidates turned you off.

Stone: Be gneiss, Putnam County

Someday, maybe Fred will win the fight.Then that cat will stay out for the night.When you’re with the Flintstones, Have a yabba dabba doo time, A dabba doo time, We’ll have a gay old time!

Rich: The surprise of Stan

There sat three of us around the kitchen island in a suburban home outside Nashville, swapping stories. As often happens, one story led to another.Something that was said reminded me of an old friend.“I have a friend of more than 35 years,” I began. “He was one of Hollywood’s top stuntmen.

Yarbrough: Remembering a big brother and his big influence

This is going to be a bit up close and personal.For the first time in my life, I am without my big brother. Robert Earl Yarbrough Jr. has passed away, and it still feels surreal. He has always been there. Had he not been, I probably would not be here today.

Crane: So many missing Ms. Martha

I met Martha Zoller in a way similar to thousands of others.In my early days at WSB Radio, Scott Slade, the broadcast icon and longtime host of “Atlanta’s Morning News with Scott Slade,” launched a Sunday morning edition of his weekday program.

Rich: Happy birthday to this great land

Across the rippling creek and over a bridge with rusty rails, I followed Mama, who was carrying a warm chocolate cake.Like any four-year-old, I stopped at the center of the bridge, watching the lazy water bubble toward the Chattahoochee.“Little ‘un, c’mon,” Mama called over her shoulder.