Letter to the Editor: Public trust problem for PDA

Dear Editor,At the Dec. 9thPutnam Development Authority meeting I attended, the renewal of an expired Tytan contract was on the agenda. This agenda item was tabled until a request to Tytan is fulfilled, to come to the PDA to discuss details of what Tytan will do to fulfill this contract.

Rich: The family we became – part one

During the years of our lives, we will know extraordinary days sprinkled with laughter; ordinary days touched by a blessing or two, and, less happily, days that are filled with tribulation or just plain annoyance.But, the magical days?

Yarbrough: Inviting the president to address captains of industry

What a way to start my new year: a phone call from Skeeter Skates.

Yarbrough: Where 39,000 words went this year

As we end one year to begin a new one, it means it’s time for the annual report required of all card-carrying members of the National Association of Modest-Yet-Much-Beloved Columnists. Our motto?Sometimes in error, never in doubt.

Rich: What a year

A new year has begun, and I'm very happy. Good riddance to 2025.The Good Book instructs, “Pride goeth before destruction.” My pride almost killed me this year.All my life, I have enjoyed good health. Yet, I never appreciated it as it is meant to be appreciated. In fact, I bragged about it.

Yarbrough: I wish I had been in Bethlehem

These words are dedicated to the memory of my late friend, Otis Brumby, Jr., publisher of the Marietta Daily Journal. He encouraged me to run this column each Christmas season. It is also dedicated to those who believe.I wish I had been there.In Bethlehem.

Letter to the Editor: High praise for PGH

Dear Editor,I recently spent two-and-a-half days at Putnam General Hospital after being sent there by my doctor.She called to tell them I was on the way, and they were ready and waiting when I arrived a few minutes later.I cannot praise this hospital enough.

Letter to the Editor: Putting paving priorities to the test

Dear Editor,In reviewing recent paving updates, I noticed that Scuffleboro Road is scheduled to be paved from Pea Ridge Road to Emory Road, at the county manager's recommendation.I have driven this stretch regularly for nearly six years and have not seen any missing chunks of asphalt.

Rich: The story of Him

Years ago, a Harper-Collins editor called my agent.“Could we interest Ronda in writing about the strong faith of Southern women?” he asked. “My mother was Southern. I’ve never met a family more entrenched in the gospel than Mom’s.

Yarbrough: Attorney General Carr makes run for governor

I sat down recently with Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr to talk about his decision to run for governor. Carr will face off against the current Lt. Gov.