Letter to the Editor: ‘Stan the Man’ hits literary home run

Dear Editor,When I glanced at the headline starting with “Stan the Man” in last week’s edition of The Eatonton Messenger (C1, Nov. 7), I immediately thought of one of my favorite baseball players, Stan “The Man” Musial, from back in the middle of last century.

Letter to the Editor: Putnam County lobbying contract concerns

Dear Editor,As many will recall, last November, the county hired the Holland & Knight (H&K) firm to lobby in Atlanta for possible American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. If available, these funds are supposed to counter negative economic impacts resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rich: Taking chances and learning

Every family leaves a legacy of some worth that lasts three or four generations. Sometimes, one good man rises to see the need and wisely chooses his cases. If the man is strong enough in his teaching, then it most likely carries on for a few generations.

Yarbrough: A candy bar incites an exciting initiative

Spoiler alert: No talk of politics this week.Instead, I am going to tell you about a remarkable woman doing a remarkable thing. Despite the partisan poison being spewed these days, this story reminds us we do have a better side. And it all started with a candy bar.

Ridings: Why local newspapers remain trusted

The recent decision by The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times not to endorse a presidential candidate has put the issue of media trust in the spotlight – and underscores just how differently local newspapers are perceived from their national counterparts.

Yarbrough: Timber owner claims mining ban unconstitutional

Joe Hopkins is among the names frequently mentioned in the controversy regarding the possible permitting by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division for Alabama-based Twin Pines Minerals to mine titanium dioxide on Trail Ridge at Georgia’s historic Okefenokee Swamp.

Crane: Salute to the Army Corps of Engineers

At 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, whether or not I can attend a service or commemoration, I plan to pause and reflect on Veteran’s Day on the service and sacrifice of millions of American men and women who have served our nation in uniform with distinction in each service branch.

Op-Ed: Love thy neighbor

The recent disaster caused by Hurricane Helene has brought out the best in our Lake Country community, and I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the swift and generous response we’ve witnessed.

Rich: All the upset

In 23 years of writing books, I have never encountered such a situation. The new book in my Stella Bankwell series will be released on Oct. 29th.It’s a light-hearted, blue-skies mystery.The problem? Life’s not very light-hearted lately.Mercer University Press and I set the release date months ago.

Crane: Three rights making wrongs

Our Georgia Secretary of State’s office has chief oversight and administrative responsibility for elections in Georgia, working closely with roughly 180 municipal and county registrars and election superintendents.