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Four-time winner of the Georgia Press Association's Best Humor Column

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Aug. 30, 2004: If This Isn’t Heaven, It Must Be The North Georgia Mountains

August 30, 2004 by webmaster Leave a Comment

If heaven is prettier than the North Georgia mountains, I promise to change my sorry ways and to be a lot nicer in the future. Otherwise, I am going to ask God that if it is all the same with Him, would it be okay for me to just hang out somewhere in the vicinity of Dawson County for eternity, or until a white male Republican is elected mayor of Atlanta, which may be a lot … [Read more...] about Aug. 30, 2004: If This Isn’t Heaven, It Must Be The North Georgia Mountains

Aug. 23, 2004: An Endorsement From Gov. Sonny Perdue? Thanks, But No Thanks.

August 23, 2004 by webmaster Leave a Comment

Thank you for being here today. I am Gov. Sonny Perdue, and I have an important announcement to make that I believe will dramatically change the political landscape of our state for years to come. I am pledging the awesome power of the governor’s office, as well as my own personal prestige, to see that Republicans are elected throughout all 46 counties in the great state of … [Read more...] about Aug. 23, 2004: An Endorsement From Gov. Sonny Perdue? Thanks, But No Thanks.

Aug. 9, 2004: The Battle Between Good and Evil is All in My Mind

August 9, 2004 by webmaster Leave a Comment

“Attention readers: Given a spate of comments in this space recently that I found to be rude and insensitive, I wanted to inform you that I have ordered Richard to visit the exquisite little Georgia Sea Grill on St. Simons Island and consume massive quantities of corn-fried shrimp. It is my fervent hope that a snoot full of shrimp will dramatically improve his attitude and … [Read more...] about Aug. 9, 2004: The Battle Between Good and Evil is All in My Mind

Aug. 16, 2004: More Unsolicited Advice for UGA President Michael Adams

August 6, 2004 by webmaster Leave a Comment

Dear Mike: For several years, I have suggested that you would be well served to accept some sage advice from yours truly and that doing so might extricate you from the controversies that seem to swirl around you like fruit flies in a peach orchard. Because I received no response, I can only assume that (a) you didn’t know I had made this offer because you have better things to … [Read more...] about Aug. 16, 2004: More Unsolicited Advice for UGA President Michael Adams

Aug. 2, 2004: Has John Kerry Already Written Off Georgia?

August 2, 2004 by webmaster Leave a Comment

According to political pundits who get paid big bucks to know this stuff, the Kerry-Edwards team has pretty much written off the state of Georgia as they begin their campaign for the White House. One political writer put it this way, “There’s not a snowball’s chance that the Democrats are going to give much time or attention to the state.” Hmmm. Is it because John Kerry … [Read more...] about Aug. 2, 2004: Has John Kerry Already Written Off Georgia?

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State Sen.Steve Gooch, R-Dahlonega, has announced he is running for lieutenant governor.  Gooch is the guy who said that approving permits to strip-mine the Okefenokee for titanium dioxide to manufacture, among other things, toothpaste whitener is not a legislative matter.  It is up to the bureaucrats to decide. This, despite overwhelming opposition from Georgians across the state.  File that away and remember it when it comes time to vote.  I know I will. … [Read More...] about A long memory

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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:

  • Thanks for writing what we all are thinking.
  • I am annoyed by anybody who presumes to know what Georgians think.  And that, sir, includes you.

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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 2020 Athens, Ga. … Read more... about News

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