Four-time winner of the Georgia Press Association's Best Humor Column
Even the most casual reader of this space knows that I am bullish on public education. But there is one school system in Georgia that I haven’t talked about much even though it is near and dear to my heart. It is the Georgia Preparatory Academy, the state’s 181st school district and a part of the Department of Juvenile Justice, on whose board I have had the pleasure to serve … [Read more...] about April 11, 2016: Georgia’s 181st School District Making A Difference In Young Lives
Dick is a sought-after speaker and speaks regularly to groups all around Atlanta and the Southeast. He is in high demand on the local as well as regional circuit. Some examples of local groups where he has appeared include businesses, Rotary Clubs, church groups, hospitals, Kiwanis Clubs, school districts, and many other organizations and events.
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Yarbrough received over 1,000 email responses last year – both positive and negative. Though most of the emails he receives support his viewpoints, one thing is for sure: Dick Yarbrough’s column speaks to people and they respond. Here is a sampling of email responses Yarbrough has received in the past:
July 2021: Dick's NEW Edition of his popular book 'And They Call Them Games' -- a look back at the 1996 Olympics Just in time for the 25th anniversary of the Olympic games in Atlanta, Dick's book has been re-released and is available now on Amazon. If you're a fan of Dick, or the Olympics -- or both! -- you won't want to miss this! > Follow this link to order. February 2020: Grady-Yarbrough Fellows Announced for Spring … Read more... about News