Letter to the Editor: Legacy media may be past its primetime

Dear Editor,The Sept. 10th debate was the last straw. We have enough not to believe in; now, we can add the legacy media to our list.There were many things to say about the recent presidential debate, and they are different, depending on which party you subscribe to.

Letter to the Editor: In favor of SPLOST 10

Dear Editor,There has been considerable discussion and some controversy about subject items. As a tax-paying, longtime resident of Putnam County, I would like to publicly comment on the matter.If there has ever been a good tax, SPLOST is certainly one of them.

Letter to the Editor: Butterflies & Blooms an Eatonton treasure

Dear Editor,Not everybody knows Eatonton has an award-winning pollinator habitat that’s free and open to the public. Also known as “The Butterfly Garden,” this volunteer-maintained resource is located at 617 Jefferson Ave., near the railroad crossing on the north side of town.

Rich: The post card

When Tink walked in with the mail, I was working at the kitchen table, where I often write if I’m not on the back porch.Normally, he only opens “green” envelopes, which hold residuals from television shows he has written. Sometimes, the checks are for as much as $2.34.

Letter to the Editor: Judging Trump on ‘content of character’

Dear Editor,Why did he lie to the American people about Covid? Several thousand lives could have been saved if [Donald Trump] had just told the truth and listened to the scientists.Why does he cuddle up to dictators like Orban and Putin and the leader of North Korea?

Yarbrough: Happy to be living in such a happy state of mind

Are you happy? If so, I am so glad. But you and I might be exceptions.I just read a report by WalletHub, a personal finance company, that ranks the 50 states on various metrics to determine which states are the happiest.Georgia is listed as the 20th most-happy state.

Letter to the Editor: Opposed to SPLOST 10 to the Editor

Dear Editor,With SPLOST No. 10 on the November ballot, people want to understand SPLOST as it applies to our county.SPLOST stands for Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. The “optional” part means it must be put on the ballot for voters to decide.

Letter to the Editor: Campaigning for SPLOST?

Dear Editor,Quoting from the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) and its guide to local officials on how to conduct a SPLOST referendum: “On the other hand, local officials may use county or municipal funds to prepare descriptions of the SPLOST proposal and the impact of the...

Rich: The art of cursive

It happens frequently. A young person will ask me to sign a book I’ve written and then look at it in awe for a few seconds before saying, “Wow. You know calligraphy!”No. Although I did it once rather well, I addressed wedding invitations for friends.Perhaps I’ll take it back up again.

Letter to the Editor: Judge Trump on ‘content of his character’

Dear Editor,The American Black community controls the destiny of Georgia … and possibly our country. Take heed, my friends.