Stone: Introducing the president’s new press secretary

“Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously.” – Hunter S. Thompson Now that we have concluded Rat Race 2023 and we’re preparing for Rat Race 2024, I have some news.

Yarbrough: Gender identity question engenders conflicting emotions

I am so conflicted these days. I haven’t been my usual sharp incisive self. Even the RITNOs (Republicans in Trump’s Name Only) must be wondering why I haven’t jerked their pompous, self-righteous chains recently.

Rich: The South I’ve met

Most of the best stories I’ve heard come forth from the South. The most memorable people I have met, by far, are Southerners. I’m a Yankee and moved here by way of California.

Letter to the Editor: Peace on Earth

Dear Editor, Christmas is a birthday. It is God’s birthday as a man. One of the most important verses in the Bible reads: “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14).

Smith: Newnan is on the rise

Like many others in our state, especially the northern half, I first learned about this charming and becoming community when I stopped by for lunch at Sprayberry’s Barbecue while on my way to Auburn for a football game during my undergraduate days.

Stone: Ten years after a space in time

“Once there was a time, I’d rob my mama For a good meal and a smoke. Once there was a time, I’d sell my brother For a dollar when I was broke.” Alvin Lee (born Dec. 19, 1944) This week we have arrived at a moment that is 10 years after a space in time.

Yarbrough: Here comes 2024

Wait a minute! What was that that just blew by me? It looks like 2023 but it has gone so fast I hardly saw it. Okay, I know we have a few days left in the year, but by the time I write this and you read it, it will probably be July. Or at least it seems that way. I remember sitting in Ms.

Rich: Facing the new year

A new year has arrived and a half-ragged one lies behind, reduced now to memories. It seemed, at times, I couldn’t enjoy the wonderful things popping around because of such bone-deep sorrow brought on by the home-going of loved ones.

Yarbrough: When going to the dogs is a good thing

You’ve heard the old saying that things are going to the dogs. After talking to Jennifer Arnold, we should be so lucky. Ms.

Smith: Times were different

With another trip to the Orange Bowl coming up for the Bulldogs, I have been reflecting on the trip to Miami in December 1959 which ended up with Georgia defeating Missouri on New Year’s Day.