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We are no strangers to hospitals, my bride and I.  Over the past several years, we have dealt with her broken leg (twice) and my almost having bought the farm or kicked the bucket or some other clever way of saying I nearly died from septic shock. A return visit to the hospital is never out of the realm of possibility for us.  Good thing, because we did just that … [Read more...] about September 16, 2019: A Stark Reminder that Life is a Precious Gift

Dear Governor Kemp: I hope all is well with you.  I first want to tell you that you and your team did an excellent job during the recent threat from Hurricane Dorian.  Fortunately, Dorian decided to skip the Georgia coast—including my personal slice of heaven on Saint Simons Island – but there is no question we were ready, thanks to a lot of solid preparation on your … [Read more...] about September 23, 2019: A Potentially Great Senator Declines the Opportunity

I usually refrain from commenting on the topic de jour in the media. I’m not much of a “me, too” person.  Let everyone else have their say and when the dust has settled, I will have mine.  Otherwise, you risk being lost in the noise. Today is an exception.  That is because my subject is exceptional.  I am speaking of Georgia’s senior U.S. senator, Johnny … [Read more...] about September 9, 2019: Reflecting on The Legacy of Sen. Johnny Isakson

Dear Vince: The day has finally arrived.  Next Saturday, the University of Georgia will officially name the field at Sanford Stadium, Dooley Field.  It’s about time.  In fact, it is long overdue. You now join fellow Hall of Fame coaches Bear Bryant, Shug Jordan, Frank Broyles, Johnny Vaught, Bobby Dodd, Gen. Robert Neyland, Eddie Robinson, Don Faurot and, yes, … [Read more...] about August 25, 2019: To Coach Vince Dooley:  Congratulations on an Honor Overdue and Much  Deserved

Hollywood is the land of make-believe and nowhere is that make-believe more evident than in the film industries’ alleged impact on Georgia’s economy. That, according to Dr. J.C. Bradbury, professor of Economics at Kennesaw State University. After the General Assembly passed and Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law a measure banning abortions if a fetal heartbeat can be detected, … [Read more...] about August 19, 2019: Is Hollywood’s Impact on Georgia’s Economy Just More Make-Believe?