As you may be aware by now, a major victory has been declared in the fight to stop Alabama-based Twin Pines Minerals from strip mining land adjacent to our Okefenokee National Wildlife Reserve in order that the world never run out of toothpaste whitener. The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit specializing in acquiring at-risk lands, announced it has purchased the property for … [Read more...] about June 29, 2025: A Victory In Okefenokee Mining Controversy But Threat Isn’t Over
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June 22, 2025: An Outside Look Inside Some Major Events
I know you expect me to be front and center of major news developments and to give you an exclusive account found nowhere else but on these pages. Alas, sometimes despite my best efforts I find myself on the outside looking in. First, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth informed a bunch of folks back in March that he had approved the bombing of Houthis in Yemen. Included on … [Read more...] about June 22, 2025: An Outside Look Inside Some Major Events
June 15, 2025: Paying Tribute To One Who Made This A Better World
The late Jasper Dorsey, my boss and mentor at Southern Bell, taught me a lot about the business world but he also taught me a lot about life. One of the things he emphasized to me was that we have an obligation to leave this a better world than we found it. Audrey DeShetler did just that. Last week, Audrey Joy DeShetler passed away after a long and courageous battle with … [Read more...] about June 15, 2025: Paying Tribute To One Who Made This A Better World
June 8, 2025: Some Thoughts About Fathers On Their Special Day
June 15th is Father’s Day. I thought I would get a head start on the topic since I happen to be a father, had a great father of my own, sired one who, in turn, sired one, and not to be outdone, a daughter who managed to produced one as well. Ergo, I know a bit about the subject of fathers. First off, fathers are not anything like the ones you see portrayed in television … [Read more...] about June 8, 2025: Some Thoughts About Fathers On Their Special Day
June 1, 2025: It’s Apparent It’s The Parent Responsible For Chronic Absenteeism In School
Just what the world needs – more legislative study committees. At last count, there are 18 in the State Senate and 16 in the House of Representatives. According to Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and House Speaker Jon Burns, the purpose of these study committees is to hold public meetings, gather input and prepare findings and recommendations ahead of the 2026 legislative session. Maybe … [Read more...] about June 1, 2025: It’s Apparent It’s The Parent Responsible For Chronic Absenteeism In School