You may recall that I vigorously opposed passage of a constitutional amendment in 2012 creating the State Charter School Commission that would allow an alternative method for authorizing charter schools in Georgia. You may recall, also, that the amendment passed handily. So much for my vigor. My primary objection to the amendment was a concern that for-profit charter school … [Read more...] about December 8, 2014: Commission Director Says Progress Being Made In State’s Charter School Efforts
December 1, 2014: If Bora-Bora Doesn’t Care About The Game, Why Should We?
This was written in a cave somewhere in Greater Bora Bora. The column was floated across the ocean in an RC Cola bottle to this newspaper. (I have no idea how the editors got in from bottle to print. I assumed that if editors can figure out where commas go, they ought to be able to figure out how to print a column in a bottle.) Today, I am in mourning. My beloved Bulldogs are … [Read more...] about December 1, 2014: If Bora-Bora Doesn’t Care About The Game, Why Should We?
November 24, 2014: Carl Sanders: A Great Man Who Did Great Things For Georgia
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
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