Yarbrough: Uncle Coot for president

When the phone rings, you know it is Skeeter Skates. It doesn’t just ring, it jumps up and down. Skeeter can do that to a phone. And to people, too.If you are new to this space, Skeeter Skates owns and operates Skeeter Skates Tree Stump Removal and Plow Repair in Ryo, Georgia.

Crane: Another view from south of the border

I am a proud American and Southerner, as well as a student of history. Every sovereign nation needs to operate secure and controlled borders. That said, the view of those borders and how they were established can vary greatly depending on which side you are standing on.

Rich: Bringing joy to others

As the length of my time has stretched into many years, I realize the exceeding importance of giving moments of kindness.Take for instance, my friend, Edward.Edward is kind and well-mannered. Every person who knows Edward gushes with love and stories of his thoughtfulness.

Yarbrough: Letter to a new great-grandson

Dear Samuel Knox Wansley, Welcome! You are my seventh great-grandchild and the fourth male in my growing family tree.However, I suspect that is of little importance to you now. Having arrived only a couple of weeks ago, you are more interested in sleep and sustenance than in your ranking.

Letter to the Editor: How did NPR become so one-sided?

Dear Editor,I am struck by the recent firing of the NPR journalist of 21 years who exposed that this government-sponsored media service is biased and any information that is positive about Republicans is squelched or misrepresented.

Letter to the Editor: UGA president appreciates the support

Dear Dick Yarbrough,I appreciated your column of March 27 ( The Eatonton Messenger: “Becoming a Bulldog – Forever”) that described the remarkable credentials of UGA’s newly admitted students.

Rich: The friend I’ll always remember

Silently, Tink closed his laptop. He had been showing me a couple of videos.He observed me momentarily before asking, “You miss him, don’t you?” I nodded, my eyes pooling. “Very much.”“Does it make you sad to watch these?”I sighed. “Yeah. He was such a force. Charming, frustrating, funny.

Yarbrough: Twin Pines indifferent to Okefenokee backlash

As of this writing, the opportunity has passed to express your opinion to Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division about its decision to issue draft permits for Alabama-based Twin Pines Minerals to strip-mine the 582 acres of wetlands it owns adjacent to the Okefenokee Swamp.

Letter to the Editor: Words have meaning; money has costs

Dear Editor,The referendum approved by the voters in the March 20, 2024 election clearly stated that General Obligation bonds were to be issued “in the principal amount not to exceed $22,000,000.

Letter to the Editor: Past chair questions current county board behavior

Dear Editor,Last Thursday night, about the time most of you were sitting down to supper, the (Putnam County Board of Commissioners), in a hurriedly called meeting, was busy approving a resolution to issue General Obligation (GO) bonds that potentially could result in a Putnam County debt of $24.