Yarbrough: Politics with a mouthful of BBQ?

Is there any way we can bridge the political, cultural, and social abyss in which we find ourselves today?

Smith: No country boys no more

Todd Groce, president of the Georgia Historical Society in Savannah, recently sent along a note saying that kids today have no connection to a farm anymore.As Todd pointed out, following World War II, there was a gradual migration from farm to town.

Rich: Don’t it make you wanna go home

Not long ago, I drove home the back way after running errands in town.It had been a few months since I'd traveled those roads. I was astounded.New construction was booming, with a subdivision being carved through the angry, unyielding red clay.

Yarbrough: A letter, a bracelet, and God’s anonymous hand

The Beloved Woman Who Shared My Name had a refrigerator magnet that said: “Coincidence is God’s Way of Remaining Anonymous.”I have just experienced a number of coincidences that will require some explanation, so please bear with me.

Stone: I would like to have seen Montana

My cousin Linda, 73, died June 28 following complications from a heart-valve procedure.I was not particularly close to Linda, and I did not attend the obsequies, but her death delivered a shock nevertheless.

Letter to the Editor: Winner thanks fellow candidates

Dear Editor,I want to thank all the candidates who ran for Greene County Commissioner District 1: Jason Easley, Keith Eley, and William Myers.Greene County is fortunate to have these gentlemen offer their ideas and service to the citizens of District 1.

Letter to the Editor: Why even have a P&Z commission?

Dear Editor,After attending the third exhausting round of Planning and Zoning (P&Z) meetings regarding “The Quarry,” I am left with one question: Why do we even have a P&Z Board?Even the most intrusive, potentially damaging, and fiercely opposed rezoning requests are met with constant capitulation.

Crane: A tale of two ‘Landos

Once upon a time, there were several magical places in the Land of 1,000 Lakes. In the central region of Florida, far away from the beaches and their bugs, a cluster of kingdoms grew, each created to offer respite and pleasure for families from around the world.My first trip to Orlando was in 1974.

Yarbrough: Looking at a write-in campaign for guv

A number of you agreed with my description of the recent Republican gubernatorial runoff between billionaire businessman Rick Jackson and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones as a mudslinging pig fight and told me both candidates turned you off.

Stone: Be gneiss, Putnam County

Someday, maybe Fred will win the fight.Then that cat will stay out for the night.When you’re with the Flintstones, Have a yabba dabba doo time, A dabba doo time, We’ll have a gay old time!