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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Letter to the Editor: Some food for thought

Dear Editor,Found on page 39 of the January 26 issue of Time Magazine is an article titled “Ending the Era of Megafires.”To quote directly: “Homes and businesses are destroyed. Air and water are contaminated. In the U.S.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Letter to the Editor: Tax cuts not necessarily beneficial

Dear Editor,As Georgia’s legislature considers House Bill 1116, the “Homeownership Opportunity and Market Equalization Act of 2026,” it’s vital that everyday Georgians understand what this bill really proposes and how it could affect our communities.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Letter to the Editor: Silence not necessarily golden

Dear Editor,For much of Donald Trump’s presidency, I remained silent. Not out of fear of reprisal, but out of a misplaced faith that restraint, patience, and social harmony might still matter more than speaking plainly.
Dick Yarbrough/File Photo

Dick Yarbrough/File Photo

Yarbrough: Monks’ walk for peace brings out the best in us

I’m trying to figure out why all the talk is about Making America Great Again? America has been great since I’ve been here, and I suspect it will be great when I’m gone.That is because it is made up of good people who do good things.No one comes close to Americans in charitable giving. In 2024, U.S.
T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Stone: From Mr. President to Cheeto Satan

The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations. With slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits, and political principles.
Ronda Rich/Columnist

Ronda Rich/Columnist

Rich: Flowers on the wall

Several years ago, Tink was writing a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie. These are their most prestigious movies. They have a bigger budget, bigger stars, and much attention is paid to the writer of the script.
Bill Crane/Staff

Bill Crane/Staff

Crane: Taxing matters for Georgia

Live long enough, and the world will bring you two things we have each been guaranteed: death and taxes, a loathsome pair nearly equally unpopular.The latter is a necessary evil to fund the many faces and services the government provides that people need or desire.
Dick Yarbrough/File Photo

Dick Yarbrough/File Photo

Yarbrough: To good health and good food

Okay, it looks like I may live to fight another day. I just got a clean bill of health from my latest checkup, at my insurance company's request.Physically, all the numbers were good.