Letter to the Editor: In disagreement with columnist

Dear Mr. Dick Yarbrough,Your recent column concerning mining near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge contains several assertions and implications regarding Toledo Manufacturing Company that require correction.

Rich: The joy of leisure

On summer days, our swimming hole stays pretty busy. In fact, Tink has taken to keeping a calendar of who wants it when.

Yarbrough: To good health and good food

Okay, it looks like I may live to fight another day. I just got a clean bill of health from my latest checkup, at my insurance company's request.Physically, all the numbers were good.

Letter to the Editor: Rock quarry coming to Putnam County

Putnam County is growing, and it’s easy to see why — this community is an attractive place to live, work, and enjoy a high quality of life.

Crane: ICE not so nice

Thankfully, I was warm and dry at home this past weekend as a winter storm threatened trees, limbs, and power lines across much of our nation.

Rich: I called Mama

The weekend morning was close to becoming afternoon when I pulled myself out of bed and headed to the kitchen for a cup of coffee.It seemed as if the entire house came to life. Tink came bopping down the stairs from his office, and the dogs eagerly joined us.

Yarbrough: Happy birthday to UGA

What happens when you get a signer of the Declaration of Independence in a room with a signer of the United States Constitution? The University of Georgia, of course.You may have been busy watching reruns of “Mr. Ed” last week and missed the news, but Jan.

Benjamin-Smith: Wandering down memory lane

Sometimes I wonder.No, I wonder quite a bit.Then the wandering steps in, and that’s probably where the Georgia train starts to move.

Letter to the Editor: PDA problems and questions remain

Dear Editor,Last week’s meeting between the Putnam Development Authority (PDA) and the Board of Commissioners left more questions than answers.While there was no shortage of accolades, there was still no real explanation for issues that directly affect taxpayers.

Rich: The beautiful sisters

When I was in junior high, I discovered three beautiful sisters in high school. Connie, Sharon, and Vicki.Occasionally, I had a class in the high school hall and one of the beauties would float by while I, clinging to my books, stared, star-struck.