Letter to the Editor: High praise for PGH

Dear Editor,I recently spent two-and-a-half days at Putnam General Hospital after being sent there by my doctor.She called to tell them I was on the way, and they were ready and waiting when I arrived a few minutes later.I cannot praise this hospital enough.

Letter to the Editor: Putting paving priorities to the test

Dear Editor,In reviewing recent paving updates, I noticed that Scuffleboro Road is scheduled to be paved from Pea Ridge Road to Emory Road, at the county manager's recommendation.I have driven this stretch regularly for nearly six years and have not seen any missing chunks of asphalt.

Rich: The story of Him

Years ago, a Harper-Collins editor called my agent.“Could we interest Ronda in writing about the strong faith of Southern women?” he asked. “My mother was Southern. I’ve never met a family more entrenched in the gospel than Mom’s.

Yarbrough: Attorney General Carr makes run for governor

I sat down recently with Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr to talk about his decision to run for governor. Carr will face off against the current Lt. Gov.

Benjamin-Smith: Wandering again, but at a much slower pace

I’ve gone through stages of death, childbirth, and many, many more in the past couple of weeks. First, I want to take a moment to thank everyone for all the prayers, phone calls, visits, and flowers. You are all great, and I will not forget any of you.

Letter to the Editor: Thin pancakes and the PDA

Dear Editor,“It’s a mighty thin pancake that has only one side.”One of my favorite colloquialisms, and it never rings truer than when applied to social media.

Letter to the Editor: Countering criticism

Dear Editor,I have recently been wrongfully accused on Facebook of corruption and theft in connection with my position as chairman of the Putnam Development Authority. I deny these allegations. I am not corrupt, and I am not a thief.

Smith: Holidays in New York

The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center came to life in New York last week, an image that was brought to life in dens and family rooms across the country — one of the highlights of the holiday season.

Rich: Special occasions

I never knew my friend’s Aunt Elsie. Still, the valuable lesson she taught me will never be forgotten.Miss Elsie died a while back in her tiny Alabama town, having lived to be 81. Her grandest adventure happened over 30 years ago when she went to see a cousin in Memphis.

Yarbrough: Santa Claus joins the information age

I visited this topic some years ago, but things don’t seem to have changed.RING! RING! RING! “Beep! Beep! You have reached the offices of Santa Claus and Associates at the North Pole.”“Hi, my name is Dick Yarbrough, and I would like ...