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.

Graduates, here’s a ‘quart jar’ of advice

Sir Edward Elgar had no idea what he started in 1901. One hundred and twenty-four years later, the English composer’s creation is one of the most-played songs in America. Especially this time of year.

Georgia cities get high marks in recent surveys

I get a lot of mail. Some of it is my fault. Strong opinions begat strong reaction. Humor-impaired wingnuts on both ends of the political spectrum are convinced I am on the end opposite their ideological purity. To them, I am either a “Demo Rat” or a “RITNO” (Republican in Trump’s Name Only.

Why are so many data centers popping up in Georgia?

Some of the most significant innovations in technology have become common to the point of monotony in only a few decades.

It’s The Law: Medical care when traveling

Many of my clients and friends actively travel in their retirement. Specifically, many have asked whether Medicare will cover their medical expenses for care, if they are in a foreign country. In most cases, Medicare will not cover you for foreign travel health emergencies. This includes cruises!

Thank a public works employee next time you see them in town

When you think about what it takes for a city to operate, whether it’s utilities, water services, facilities management, or keeping the roads and streets repaired and maintained, it couldn’t happen without Public Works.

Split-second timing a reminder of how fragile life is

“Time heals,” they say. Maybe. Maybe not. It’s been more than 3,500 days since I watched the state trooper spray orange fluorescent paint on the black asphalt. And chills still cascade down my spine.

Baseball nerd gets winning hit with book on the ‘Big Cat’

Jerry Grillo is a self-confessed baseball nerd. Born in New York, he moved South as a young child and was about 12 years old when he started memorizing players’ hitting averages, the teams they played for, the juicy stories about their extra-game activities.

An ideal candidate reluctantly passes on Senate race

I wanted you to be the first to hear the news, disappointing as it may be.

Changing how we think about K-12 worth more than old college try

With a rising high school junior in the house, my family is increasingly awash in the trappings of a college selection. Some university or other hits him up via snail mail a few times a week, and still another college seems to find its way to his email inbox daily.