Opinion
Can’t do big anymore
Sometimes it feels like our government can’t do big, important things anymore. I’m not talking about things a government ought not do; even as someone who favors limited government, I recognize “limited” doesn’t mean “non-existent.” Rather, I mean things like building and enhancing public infrastructure. Headline writers can have a field day conjuring new ways…
Read MoreMy way, right now!
Jamie Gardner Don’t you just love the attitude of our society today? Many call it the Burger King Society. Have it… “Your Way, Right Now.” You can certainly tell there are a lot of folks who have never swigged water from a water hose. For some people, it’s just really hard to comprehend that we…
Read MoreLove in absence of itself
It is the humble opinion of this columnist that the world has, unfortunately, embraced a false narrative related to the true understanding of what constitutes the concept of love. This has to be one of the most over-used, misaligned, and misunderstood emotions known to the human species. We are inundated with verbiage concerning the bond…
Read MoreInterest strong in Georgia Promise
Georgia’s Promise Scholarship just completed its initial application window, and interest was strong. While state officials are still reviewing applications, we know thousands of parents applied for $6,500 to help them move their children from public school to another educational setting that fits them better. Other states have seen demand for such programs begin small…
Read MoreImmutable… unchanged
While sitting with a few people Saturday afternoon, an interesting query was posed as to whether God’s love is conditional or unconditional. Admittedly, the question sort of caught the group of us off guard. It seemed simple enough at first but, when considering the far-reaching circumstances, this proved to be a truly baffling inquiry. Following…
Read MoreThat’s not my job!
That’s not my job! That is something you hear all the time in the workplace and everywhere else. It reminds me of a story I recently heard. It was not about a job but the same principle applies. There was a mouse who lived on a farm. The farmer set a mousetrap. The mouse was…
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…
Read MoreRich states, poor states
If you’ve ever been in a road race, you probably know this feeling: There you are, jogging along. You look down at your watch and confirm that you’re keeping a good pace, maybe even a personal best. Then – seemingly out of nowhere – another racer just blows right past you and builds an ever-widening…
Read MoreNurtured talent
There are many people who harbor a desire to participate in sports they thoroughly enjoy but, simply don’t have the ability to perform at an advanced level. Such individuals can often be found at the local park enjoying a friendly game with friends, playing with a church or local civic league, or maybe even volunteering…
Read MoreGot to see my favorite MLB player play, finally
I have a favorite Major League Baseball player that is currently playing the game…Byron Buxton. Byron is an Appling County native and was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 2012. He has remained with the team his entire baseball career. Most know that Byron was a standout in high school and scouts began to notice…
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