Crane: The trials of Trump

Football season kickoff is only weeks away, as fans begin to break out the stats to analyze and make the case for how their favorites will perform, with prior performance being among the best indicators of future performance. Let’s take that metrics model to another venue.

Yarbrough: Honoring those who quietly honor

This week, I am going to talk about some unsung heroes who have been serving their country quietly and with dignity for the past 97 years – those who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. People often ask where I get my ideas for this space.

Letters to the Editor: Putting STR credit – or blame – where it belongs

Dear Editor, As I read The Eatonton Messenger each week there are letters to the editor and articles concerning STRs (short-term rentals) in Putnam County. The bulk of what I read only covers our current problems and concerns. How and when were STRs first allowed?

Letter to the Editor: Putnam BOE chair responds to prior letter

Dear Editor, Some letters to the editor distort or ignore facts that do not agree with their author’s beliefs. One example is the letter from Dale C. Bills that appeared in The Messenger on July 13, 2023. Mr.

Letter to the Editor: Ice cream, birthdays, guest speakers and love

Dear Editor, This past week was absolutely great. Plenty of activities, food, et cetera. Our little town is really showing its true colors. There are activities galore and you don’t want to miss any of them. The events started with the Ice Cream Social at the Old School History Museum.

Letter to the Editor: PGH physical therapy department deserves kudos

Dear Editor, For those who may not know, Putnam General Hospital has a fantastic physical therapy department. On Feb. 9th, 2023, I tore my meniscus and the following month had corrective surgery.

Letters to the Editor: Promoting a convention of states

Dear Editor, After recently learning about the Convention of States Action (COSA) on IFAPray.org, I went to the website (conventionofstates.com) to get specific information to share with you. This is my summary of this nonprofit organization.

Rich: Unnecessary unkindness

Of course, I occasionally encounter rudeness in folks. Usually, I’m in a bubble of some kind when I’m jolted right out of it by rudeness or, in some cases, as Mama would say, “Downright meanness.

Crane: The same house

I was fortunate to grow up in circumstances and with parents who always provided good food on the table, a comfortable home, and a safe roof over our heads. They also were kind enough to instill in me the understanding that not everyone had things quite so good.

Letters to the Editor:Public should attend commission meetings

Dear Editor, I attended the Aug. 4 Putnam County Commissioner’s meeting, the first since Alan Foster of District 3 resigned after citing bad faith dealings by other commissioners on the new regulations on SRO regulations.