On my “To Do” list last week was a reminder to call former Gov. Carl Sanders and see if he had any thoughts on how to get the field at Sanford Stadium named for UGA’s former coach and athletic director Vince Dooley. I knew he would like the idea and perhaps could jerk a few chains I seem to have been unable to rattle thus far. In addition, I wanted to visit with him and talk … [Read more...] about November 24, 2014: Carl Sanders: A Great Man Who Did Great Things For Georgia
2014 Columns
November 17, 2014: Junior E. Lee Analyzes Elections And Predicts Our Next President
I was on St. Simons Island last week scarfing down massive amounts of corn-fried shrimp at the exquisite little Georgia Sea Grill when someone came to the table to inquire if Junior E. Lee had finished his analysis of the recent election. That really puffed Junior up when I told him that. As most of you know, Junior E. Lee is general manager of the Yarbrough Worldwide Media … [Read more...] about November 17, 2014: Junior E. Lee Analyzes Elections And Predicts Our Next President
November 10, 2014: This Is One Terrorist That Deserves Our Thanks
This is a story I shared with some of you a couple of years ago but given the well-deserved tributes this week to our veterans, it seems an appropriate time to share it with all of you. It is about a terrorist; an honest-to-God terrorist. Not only does he not deny the appellation, he’s proud of it. Frank Gleason is an elfin man in his 90s with a perpetual twinkle in his eye … [Read more...] about November 10, 2014: This Is One Terrorist That Deserves Our Thanks
November 3, 2014: Junior E. Lee Is Bullish On His Post-Election Analysis
I called Junior E. Lee and asked when he would have some post-election analysis to share with you. Junior, as you know, is general manager of the Yarbrough Worldwide Media and Pest Control Company, located in Greater Garfield, Georgia, home of Round-or-Square Polls, whose motto is “You supply the dough and we will cook the results.” Junior E. Lee is also a certified pest … [Read more...] about November 3, 2014: Junior E. Lee Is Bullish On His Post-Election Analysis
October 27, 2014: A Salute To One Trying To Make This A Better World
A wise man once said that our only reason for occupying space on this earth is to leave things better than we found them. Unfortunately, not enough of us will. Len Pagano is an exception. Pagano is president and CEO of Marietta-based Safe America Foundation, an organization he founded some 20 years ago. Its stated purpose is “to work with corporate, governmental, public and … [Read more...] about October 27, 2014: A Salute To One Trying To Make This A Better World