Some thoughts about fathers on their special days

June 15 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 produce one as well. Ergo, I know a bit about the subject of fathers.

How can we fix the Braves? Let’s hear your ideas

Pain … that is all I feel when I tune into the Fanduel Sports Network to watch my beloved Atlanta Braves nowadays. Truly, what is happening with this team?

Reforms could help Georgia’s public schools compete better

Proponents of educational freedom in Georgia often hold up Florida as a paragon of empowering families to choose the education that best fits their children’s needs. But with so much of the focus on private choice, it’s easy to forget that freedom also means the ability to move among public schools.

It’s The Law: The Social Security Scam

Over the past few months, many clients have reached out to me after having received e-mails from what appears to be the Social Security Administration. The question always is the same; is it for real.

Foxfire & Ramshackle Weekend

It’s officially summer and that means weekends in Rabun County are bustling with activity as there are many fun festivals and events to enjoy.

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 state House of Representatives. According to Lt. Gov.

Family gathers to raise WWII airman’s sunken marker

It’s late morning on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025. The air is cool for late May, low hanging rain clouds forbidding the sun’s appearance. Most of the Hudgins boys and a couple of nephews are gathered in the cemetery of Belmont Baptist Church south of Gainesville, Ga.

Men should get over latex-glove paranoia

The physician’s assistant asked, “Mr. NeSmith, are you allergic to latex?” “No, ma’am. Not until I hear it snap on your wrist.” Ladies, you know what I am talking about. Women, compared to men, have to endure the most medical-exam indignities.

Wall Street remains easy target, but tackling housing affordability begins in Georgia

On May 6, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff announced his intention to investigate “large, out-of-state companies buying up Georgia homes and driving up home prices.” This has become a common target when discussing housing affordability – and not just in the halls of Congress or under the Gold Dome.

Honoring our fallen heroes on Memorial Day

Rabun County was filled with many events this past weekend in honor of Memorial Day Monday, May 25. Many government businesses were closed in honor of the holiday and spent the three-day weekend enjoying time with friends and family over barbecue, wearing patriotic attire, or on a boat at the lake.