Rich: Brian’s tears

That evening, I remember distinctly.Mama, worn out from a day of sewing to make extra money for bills, had gone to bed. Daddy had gone to a funeral home to visit a church member who had left this mortal coil to meet his just reward.

Letters to the Editor: Kelly, Satterfield make worthy additions to Ring of Honor

Dear EditorGreene County High School held what has become an annual tradition last Friday night.Ahead of the Tigers’ homecoming game against Lake Oconee Academy, the latest additions to the GCHS Ring of Honor were announced.

Yarbrough: Timber owner claims mining ban unconstitutional

Joe Hopkins is among the names frequently mentioned in the controversy regarding the possible permitting by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division for Alabama-based Twin Pines Minerals to mine titanium dioxide on Trail Ridge at Georgia’s historic Okefenokee Swamp.To the environmental groups...

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.These changes include giving Trump the power to: 1) fire flag officers so he may “clear out” top...

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.