When the phone rang, I knew who was on the other end: Skeeter Skates, owner of Skeeter’s Tree Stump Removal and Plow Repair in Greater Metropolitan Pooler. I can’t tell you exactly why but the phone always sounds a bit harsher when Skeeter calls. One thing about Skeeter Skates. He gets right to the point. Niceties aren’t his style. “Hoss, I been busy sharpening plow … [Read more...] about April 2, 2013: Skeeter Skates Not Impressed With Ethics Reform Legislation
2013 Columns
April 2013: News Flash From The Department Of Juvenile Justice
Commissioner Avery D. Niles confirmed the appointments of Mr. Fred E. Stephens and Mr. Dick Yarbrough to the Georgia Board of Juvenile Justice. Mr. Dick Yarbrough is a retired vice president of BellSouth Corporation. He also served as a Managing Director of Atlanta’s 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. “Dick” Yarbrough is best known as one of the state’s most popular and widely … [Read more...] about April 2013: News Flash From The Department Of Juvenile Justice
March 25, 2013: Going Into The Lion’s Den For A Worthy Cause
I have a good idea what Daniel felt like when he was tossed into the lion’s den way back yonder. I found myself last week on the floor of the State House and the State Senate, looking eyeball-to-eyeball with some of the very folks I have cuffed around in this space over the years. As those of us who read our Bible know, Daniel prayed to God to get him out of his predicament … [Read more...] about March 25, 2013: Going Into The Lion’s Den For A Worthy Cause
March 18, 2013: If Not For Our Natural Resources, We Could Be Iran Or Detroit
It is a theological fact that God really likes Georgia. That is why He put mountains in North Georgia and the Golden Isles smack up against the Atlantic Ocean and added a bunch of lakes and parks and historical sites in between. Otherwise, we could have been Iran. Or Detroit. I stopped by last week to visit the man who is entrusted with these assets, Commissioner of the … [Read more...] about March 18, 2013: If Not For Our Natural Resources, We Could Be Iran Or Detroit
March 11, 2013: Judge Charles Carnes Has Earned His Place At The Head Of The Table
Let’s face it. Judges can be pretty scary folks to We the Unwashed. About the only time we ever see them is when we are called for jury duty or when – Heaven forbid – we are a plaintiff or defendant or a witness, wishing we could be anywhere but in the courtroom. But I will let you in on a little secret: Get them out of those black robes and away from their intimidating … [Read more...] about March 11, 2013: Judge Charles Carnes Has Earned His Place At The Head Of The Table