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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

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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

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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

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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

Columns

Whatever happens, this Methodist isn’t going anywhere

I am going to have to get to this sooner or later, so I will opt for sooner. A special session of the General Conference of ... Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Saturday, March 16, 2019 6:00 am

Columns

Magical times are never lost

It was a magical time at Saint Simons Island. Of course, any day spent in the Golden Isles is magical, but none were like this. Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Thursday, February 28, 2019 3:43 pm

Columns

Some fraternal advice for the governor

I trust you are settled into your new job and are busy governing our beloved state. My purpose in writing is to let you know ... Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Friday, February 22, 2019 6:00 am

Columns

State of State column cannot be overstated

My fellow Americans (Yea! Clap! Clap! Clap!). I come today to submit to you my annual State of the Column address. It is with great ... Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Thursday, February 14, 2019 12:46 pm

Columns

If you can change your name and gender, why not your age?

Now this is a movement I could get behind. Emile Ratelband, of Arnhem, Holland, recently petitioned the local courts to allow him to become officially ... Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Thursday, February 7, 2019 5:28 pm

Columns

An opportunity to repay my alma mater and my mentor

I owe the University of Georgia more than I can ever repay the institution. In my obituary, if you don’t see my involvement at UGA prominently ... Read more

by Dick Yarbrough, Thursday, January 31, 2019 5:26 pm

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