Hope for our world

Across the world right now a bomb drops, a mother hides her children, and civilians take up arms. There is fear and chaos and tragedy.

Runoffs alter our past, future

In January 2021, runoff elections for Georgia’s two U.S. Senate seats decided the fate of our federal government’s course for this two-year cycle. In some states, runoffs do not even exist, but don’t tell Georgia that. We even had the “jungle primary” to set up a runoff.

Kindergarten cashback

It was Saturday and I was broke. Not completely broke. There’s money in the bank somewhere. But when it comes to real money. Old fashioned money. Actual paper money with the face of a president on it ... I was broke. And I usually am.

The Meaning of the Purple Cloth

As you drive down Washington Street entering and exiting our beautiful city you will notice a purple cloth draped on the cross in front of our local churches. Have you ever wondered what the meaning of those purple cloths? The color symbolizes that we have entered into the Season of Lent.

Bacon can even help fried cabbage

Fried cabbage, oh my goodness, does it get any better that this? Well, I suppose anything is better when you add in a little bacon and a slice of good old cornbread. As usual, I would add in a little more fresh chopped onion on the side.

New tax code could lower your bill

Another round of tax reform was introduced in the state House this past week, and chances are it would lower your tax bill.

Ridley provides cautionary tale

Fans joked Monday that Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley made the worst bet ever conceived – wagering $1,500 and losing nearly $11 million. That’s how much he will lose while he is suspended for the 2022 season for violating the NFL’s policy on gambling.

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Coaches and athletes can be sources of important lessons

Last month I shared with you former NFL star Darryl Sims and I are writing a book, “Battles in the Trenches,” to be published later this year. Darryl was raised in North Carolina and received a football scholarship to play for the Wisconsin Badgers. I grew up and graduated high school in Wisconsin.