Yarbrough: Honoring those who quietly honor

This week, I am going to talk about some unsung heroes who have been serving their country quietly and with dignity for the past 97 years – those who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. People often ask where I get my ideas for this space.

Smith: Enjoying Eastman

It takes three hours – maybe a little more, depending on traffic between Madison and Eatonton where the widening of U. S. 441 into four lanes sometimes brings traffic to a standstill – to get to Eastman, the seat of Dodge County. That’s where I lay my head when the sun goes down.

Rich: Unnecessary unkindness

Of course, I occasionally encounter rudeness in folks. Usually, I’m in a bubble of some kind when I’m jolted right out of it by rudeness or, in some cases, as Mama would say, “Downright meanness.

Morris: Cigna may reduce health services access

As a business leader in our community, I see the huge impact that our local health systems have daily on the lives of many.

Letter to the Editor: Doable dilemma for historic courthouses

Dear Editor, In response to articles highlighting renovations at our downtown courthouse, I hope to add some additional perspective. Greensboro is not the first historic downtown to grapple with the issue of a county facing changing law enforcement challenges, growth, and their impacts on downtown.

Letter to the Editor: The courthouse is our heart

Dear Editor, The recent loss of an ancient tree and several others on Main Street, located on the grounds of our courthouse, touches many of us who place value on our natural surroundings and landscapes, especially our historic ones. Sad to say, many questions remain.

Yarbrough: On being a proud Georgian

I’m about to get myself in trouble again. I’m still smarting from the Trump Harrumphs who accuse me of being a left-wing Commie pinko because I’m tired of his whining about losing an election Ronald Reagan would have won in a landslide.

Smith: Daylight waxes and wanes

In case you haven’t noticed, daylight is coming just a little later now. That trend will continue as the calendar moves toward the cooler temperatures of autumn and then winter. I don’t live by the moon and stars.

Rich: The stories we own (part two)

In the Bible, the Apostle Paul wrote, “When I was a child, I thought as a child.” When I was a child, though, I was far older than my actual age. Quietly, I stood back and watched the adults. I observed as stories played out.

Yarbrough: No winners in media coverage of UGA football program

There are no winners here. I am talking about an article that appeared recently in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution concerning allegations of misconduct by members of the University of Georgia football team.