YARBROUGH: Walker and advisors fumbled campaign

One of the givens in occupying this space weekly is that when I talk about politics, which I do on occasion, anything I opine will be construed negatively by one side or the other. It is difficult for some to comprehend that I might be in the middle of the political road, unlike many (most?

ADAIR: Of harvests and signs

Some last-minute thoughts were written before Tuesday’s election, along with a reminder that an election is a starting point for governing, not an end in itself. First, consider harvests – or more specifically, vote harvesting with its long history, in both the near and distant past.

RICH: The prayer march

The old man shuffled along the sidewalk, his work boots dusty with a hint of red mud clinging to one heel. From the pocket of well-worn overalls, he pulled a red bandana and wiped his nose.

CRANE: The giving $ea$on is upon us

  As we finally emerge from this pandemic and folks are traveling and having holiday events again, a gaping recession apparently looms ahead. But for now, at least judging by the crowds on Black Friday, consumers are exercising some pent-up demand.

YARBROUGH: Can our democracy outlast us?

This is kind of a bummer way to start your day, but it is worth reflection on: “Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.” Who said that? Karl Marx? Ayatollah Khomeini? Vladimir Putin?

YARBROUGH: Column produces an extraordinary reunion

It is one of the most rewarding experiences in my 25 years of churning out columns. And it was a total accident. A happy accident. You may recall that back in July, I asked my friend Hans Trupp in Brunswick for his take on the recently-released Top Gun Maverick.

CRANE: A salute to the speaker

Mr. Speaker...I rise to recognize the fine gentleman from the 7th District of Georgia (R-Blue Ridge)...spanning Fannin, Gilmer, and parts of Dawson County.

YARBROUGH: Brian Kemp’s political death greatly exaggerated

Vengeance is mine sayeth the Lord in Deuteronomy 32:35. Brian Kemp is too nice a guy to say something like that publicly. Plus, he has been a bit too busy recently to be poking around in Deuteronomy. So, I will say it for him. Vengeance is his.

ADAIR: Takeaways from an election observer

On the evening of the Nov. 8 general election, polls closed at 7 p.m. Then, an hour-and-a half later, workers in the Putnam County Board of Elections and Registration reported on the results of the early/advanced voting and the bulk of the absentee ballots.

YARBROUGH: Remembering the extraordinary kindness of Vince Dooley

There is no need for a recitation here of Vince Dooley’s myriad and well-deserved accomplishments on and off the football field. You have seen and heard them numerous times since his passing on Oct. 28th at the age of 90. However, there is a side to this great man you might not know about.