Yarbrough: Will you leave this a better world?

Have you ever thought about your legacy?Legacy is defined as “the lasting impact one leaves on the world, both the tangible assets they pass down and the intangible influence they have on others.”For some reason, I have been pondering that lately.

Letter to the Editor: Sheriff addresses roadside signs

To the public,There seems to be a lack of knowledge about the law and political signs, or signage in general, and I want to assist the public with this issue.

Letter to the Editor: Quarry needed to provide jobs

Dear Editor,When the Horton Homes factory closed, and Georgia Power decommissioned Plant Branch, Putnam County lost hundreds of jobs. Since then, nothing has come along to replace them.

Letter to the Editor: Response to quarry supporter

Mr. Walters, I have read your letter (The Eatonton Messenger, pg. A5, June 11, 2026) and have some additions and corrections to make. I’m glad you have a job hauling rock in and out of quarries across Georgia. My husband does the same job and disagrees with your statements.

Letter to the Editor: Beyond the noise in Putnam County

Dear Editor, Seven candidates vied for the Republican nomination for three seats on the Board of Commissioners.. The races were deeply contested, marked by unprecedented spending and outside political influence that, at times, threatened to polarize our otherwise peaceful community.

Rich: No father on Father’s Day

There is a little boy, age 11, who will no doubt fall fitfully asleep on the eve of Father’s Day.Then, perhaps, he will awaken to a pillow wet with sadness. Many people will try valiantly to cheer him up.

Benjamin-Smith: Just one step away

I am constantly wondering about things, but over the past few weeks, I've had to put the brakes on and really think. I believe my brain isn't used to thinking that much.First, the annual Mothers Against Crime banquet was held, with approximately 100 people helping us celebrate 34 years of service.

Yarbrough: Trying to deal with Artie Fishel Intelligence

RING! RING! RING!“Hello. Dick Yarbrough speaking. How may I direct your call?”“Dick, it’s me. Artie.”“I’m sorry. Artie who?”“Artie Fishel, you harebrained humanoid. Of Artie Fishel's Intelligence. You surely remember me.

Rich: Aunt Fairy

Every time we sing “Precious Memories” at church or at a funeral, I think of my daddy’s Aunt Fairy, who raised him.His daddy beat him. His mama left him. So without hesitation, Aunt Fairy and Uncle Oscar took him in and raised him on their farm in the shadows of the Appalachian Trail.

Yarbrough: Reminder of privilege, responsibility for these words

As if this job isn’t hard enough already—trying to get nouns and verbs to agree (and trust me, they can be very disagreeable)—I have learned that this column is now the subject of regular dissection by a group of discerning ladies in Dalton. Uh-oh.