Crane: Salute to the Army Corps of Engineers

At 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, whether or not I can attend a service or commemoration, I plan to pause and reflect on Veteran’s Day on the service and sacrifice of millions of American men and women who have served our nation in uniform with distinction in each service branch.

Rich: All the upset

In 23 years of writing books, I have never encountered such a situation. The new book in my Stella Bankwell series will be released on Oct. 29th.It’s a light-hearted, blue-skies mystery.The problem? Life’s not very light-hearted lately.Mercer University Press and I set the release date months ago.

Letter to the Editor: Opportunity missed

Dear Editor,For the 79th time, the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation dinner was held at New York City’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Thursday night, Oct. 10.

Letter to the Editor: Trump not practicing teachings of Jesus

Dear Editor,When comparing Donald Trump's actions to Jesus' teachings, key differences stand out that challenge us to consider the values we expect from leaders.When he washed his disciples’ feet, Jesus taught humility and service.

Letter to the Editor: Project 2025

Dear Editor,There are numerous alarming proposals in Trump’s Project 2025.As a veteran (who is NOT a “sucker and loser,” as Trump says), I find the proposals for making changes in our military dangerous.

Letter to the Editor: Where is Collins?

Dear Editor,The campaign of Lexy Doherty, congressional candidate for Georgia’s 10th District, shot past the $200,000 mark in fundraising during the third quarter, making it the best-funded Democrat challenge in this part of the state in decades.

Yarbrough: Once again, no Nobel

It is my sad duty to tell you, dear readers, that I have once again been denied the Nobel Prize in Literature that I so richly deserve, along with the 11 million Swedish krona (about $1 million), which I would have donated to my favorite charity – me.

Op-Ed: The case against SPLOST No. 10

First, let me state that I do not oppose the projects listed for SPLOST No. 10. However, I oppose issuing bonds to pay for them.Putnam County currently collects four pennies of sales tax.

Rich: The possum

Of all the animals on the Rondarosa, perhaps the most unusual is a possum I raised from a baby. His name is Pokey.Tink was out of town that summer, shooting a television series.

Letter to the Editor: Sweat equity

Dear Editor,Indeed, I’m not alone in feeling anguish coupled with a degree of emotional exhaustion as I follow emerging reports of the widespread devastation and shattered lives in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.