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Editorials

Father’s Day a time to remember a special man

I first penned this tribute to my father in 2015. It has been 35 years since he passed away and not a day goes by that ... Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Friday, June 14, 2019 8:30 pm

Columns

Some unsolicited advice for Gov. Brian Kemp

Dear Gov. Kemp, I have been wanting to share some thoughts with you about your first 100 days in office, but I have been distracted with ... Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Thursday, June 6, 2019 8:30 pm

Columns

Carburetors can outweigh politics

When the telephone rang, I knew who it was. It was Skeeter Skates. The phone just sounds different when he calls. He can be intimidating, ... Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Tuesday, May 28, 2019 8:30 pm

Columns

Russia, first ladies and Georgia football

If anyone wonders why we have so little faith in our government and those within it, consider the obsession with the Mueller Report. It is ... Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Thursday, May 2, 2019 8:30 pm

Columns

Remembering a friend who walked into my life

You never know where you are going to find good friends.  Maybe it is someone you grew up with or met at school or worked ... Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Friday, April 26, 2019 4:00 am

Columns

This week is a time to remember what Easter is all about

I wish I had been there. In Jerusalem. With Jesus. I wish I could have witnessed the events of a week that changed the world forever. Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Thursday, April 18, 2019 8:00 pm

Columns

For public schoolteachers, voucher battle isn’t over

Dear Public Schoolteachers: For once, the good guys (that would be you) won. But save the high-fives. This fight is far from over. Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Thursday, April 11, 2019 8:50 pm

Columns

Trying to explain life to someone with icing on their face is not easy

I sat down recently for a chat with my twin great-granddaughters, Hadley Ann Yarbrough and Harper Grace Yarbrough, on the occasion of their first birthday. I ... Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Thursday, April 4, 2019 4:20 pm

Columns

College admissions scandal proof that there are some things money can’t buy

In a massive college admission scandal the FBI is calling Operation Varsity Blues, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts has released documents revealing ... Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Thursday, March 28, 2019 8:00 pm

Columns

Public education advocates battle latest private school scheme

Dear Georgia Public Schoolteachers: I have some good news and some maybe not-so-good news. Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Thursday, March 21, 2019 6:00 pm

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