Editorials
Live within your own means
Ever heard the term “live within your own means?” Most people (including myself) have had times when they had to figure out what this statement truly means the hard way. It simply means to not spend more than you make. Many people live paycheck to paycheck. Some are living on a fixed income and life…
Read MoreNew Nonprofit, Kelsey Rayner Sr. Justice Foundation, Launches in Baxley
The People Speak: The Kelsey Rayner Sr. Justice for Medical Neglect Foundation, Inc. is officially launching on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., establishing a vital new resource for families impacted by medical neglect across Southeast Georgia and dedicated to seeking justice for Kelsey Rayner Sr. Mae Joyner, Mr. Rayner’s mother,…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
I’ve spent my life around Georgia forestland. Though I worked full-time as a pharmacist for 14 years, I grew up in and around forestry and began managing timberland more directly four years ago. Forests don’t manage themselves. They survive because someone shows up, year after year, with care, investment, and the freedom to make long-term…
Read MoreCongratulations, Class of 2025
You’ve worked hard to get to this point. We would like you to know that we are proud of your hard work and dedication, Class of 2025. This is just the beginning of your adulthood. As you move on from high school and begin to look to the future, we encourage you to think about…
Read MoreNot a “Standard” we can be proud of
I’ve learned over the years that you must, sometimes, take the good with the bad. It’s just part of life. However, we must be vigilant or proactive when we can to try to prevent the bad from happening. The community got a black eye last week across the state when the Georgia High School Association…
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