Yarbrough: More random thoughts on random subjects

Suppose anyone in the governor’s office or Twin Pines LLC read my open letter to Gov. Brian Kemp regarding the oxymoronic Environmental Protection Division’s consideration to allow drilling along the edge of our Okefenokee.

Letter to the Editor: Make Memorial Day more meaningful

Dear Editor,Memorial Day is right around the corner (May 27), and it is a day to honor and mourn military personnel who gave their lives serving this great country. These individuals left their homes and families, and some sacrificed for our Freedom.

Letter to the Editor: Protect our natural resources

Dear Editor,In both the April 18 and May 16 Eatonton Messenger editions, Dick Yarbrough wrote about the proposed mining of Okefenokee Swamp, which is home to 400 animal species, draws over 600,000 annual visitors from around the world, and is under consideration as a UNESCO World Heritage Site like...

Rich: The dreams of friends

On the bookcase at the top of the stairs is a framed photo of two young girls, barely out of college, both wearing the Victorian lace look of a retired brand called Gunne Sax.Our smiles are cheerful, our freckles peek out from under our makeup, and a shimmering light exists in our eyes.

Letter to the Editor: Collins an embarrassment in congress

“They don’t want to govern; they just want to blow stuff up and go out and get clicks, cash, and a national profile.”– Rep. John Rutherford, Fla.RepublicanDear Editor,Our congressman, Mike Collins, seems to enjoy his title of “King of Memes,” which is often mean-spirited with subtle racist tones.

Letter to the Editor: Lack of transparency with JDP advisory committee?

Dear Editor,Recently, an event transpired in our community that deserves a spotlight: the meeting regarding Jimmy Davis Park. However, what should have been an open dialogue with citizens morphed into a clandestine affair, shrouded in secrecy and minimal public notice.

Yarbrough: An open letter to Gov. Kemp

Dear Governor,I know you have been busy signing or vetoing bills from the recent legislative session, so I have chosen not to disturb you.But now that you have all that behind you, I wonder if I might speak with you. And that word is: Okefenokee.

Ridings: Taxing issues for local newspaper publishing

The state of New York, led by a powerful coalition of local publishers, has just approved game-changing legislation in the fight to preserve local news outlets and community journalism.

Smith: Bulldogs earn awards

The University of Georgia chapter of the National Football Foundation recently hosted its 38th annual awards banquet before a packed house at the Athens Country Club.UGA's chapter has enjoyed No.

Chancey: Class of 2024 life lessons

When Jack Brown’s son Adam graduated from high school, Jack wrote down the most important things his son needed to know as he started college and stepped into life’s next chapter.This going-away present contained 511 reminders about how to live a happy and rewarding life.