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LORAN SMITH COLUMN: ‘The Drive’ now belongs to Matthew Stafford

For years John Elway’s taking his Denver team 98 yards in the American Football Conference championship game in Cleveland in 1987 to tie the Browns ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Saturday, February 19, 2022 9:30 am

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SMITH COLUMN: OK Cafe in Atlanta

ATLANTA – An unending treat for me when I am in our capital city is to organize breakfast at the “OK Café,” which is located ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Saturday, February 12, 2022 10:30 am

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SMITH COLUMN: Political correctness

There are critics of political correctness, but also passionate advocates.  Historically, we have been insensitive — even cruel — about certain people in our society, ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Friday, February 4, 2022 10:30 am

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SMITH COLUMN: Winter weather and the South

A chilly winter day for most Georgians would be like summer for those living in International Falls, Minnesota.  Last weekend, temperatures in the town known ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Saturday, January 29, 2022 10:30 am

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SMITH COLUMN: Contour Coke bottle

Owing to the generosity of one Fred Butler, the Coca-Cola impresario in my neighborhood, I got to enjoy the six and one-half ounce Coke in ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Thursday, January 20, 2022 10:30 am

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SMITH COLUMN: What Congress can learn from football teams

Last Monday night in Indianapolis, I watched the Georgia football team quietly enter the locker room and go through their routine of pre-game preparation. Read more

by Loran Smith, Thursday, January 13, 2022 10:30 am

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SMITH COLUMN: The allure of Miami

It is the water that makes Miami so alluring. That has been the case since post World War II when air conditioning, mosquito control and ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Saturday, January 8, 2022 10:30 am

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SMITH COLUMN: One More Time for Georgia against Alabama

We begin with sterling appreciation for Georgia’s coaching clinic disposal of the current Big Ten champions on New Year’s Eve, a heady conquering of a ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Thursday, January 6, 2022 9:30 am

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SMITH COLUMN: Hometown of Wrightsville

WRIGHTSVILLE – This laidback town of 2,237 is one of the many economically challenged communities across our state (and also the country).  Over the years, ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Friday, December 31, 2021 10:35 am

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SMITH COLUMN: Memories of the Orange Bowl

MIAMI – In the Sixties, the Orange Bowl became the preferred holiday attraction for most college football teams except for those in the Pac Ten ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Thursday, December 30, 2021 6:04 pm

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