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Baseball and politics by Terry Toole I thought I'd have something to tell you about going to a very special baseball game this past weekend, but it didn't happen. We were to leave last Friday, heading for Canton, having to go through Atlanta. Believe it or not, I was kind of looking forward to it - not going through Atlanta, but goi... More ...
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by Alex McRae You can't open a paper or tune in a newscast today without seeing another report screaming: "Global Food Crisis!" It seems that the world's food markets are undergoing a grain shortage. In large part it is because more grain is being used to make ethanol because ethanol companies pay more for gra... More ... Food for thought about guns submitted by Lindy Loaded guns in the house! The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental. More ... ***Home Country*** by: Slim Randles "Labradoodles? Some lady in the city has Labradoodles," Doc said, putting down the paper. "Hope it isn't catching," said Dud. We knew without being told what a Labradoodle was, of course. It meant that a good retriever got too close to one of those tippy-toe prancing fluffs, and now there are pu... More ...
by Katie Smith Mr. and Mrs. David Donnell motored to Gainsville, FL, last weekend to attend the funeral of a friend, Mrs. Charlotte Donalson. The burial was held on Sunday in Decatur County. I did something last Sunday that I had not done for quite sometime; I walked to church. Everyone started fussing when I a... More ...
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by Ren Summerlin I did not know it until it was over. He always walked a path different from others. This is not a bad thing either, not in this case. He was not so different; he was who he was. And I liked him. No, I loved him. There is a lot of difference between like a lot and love, a lot of difference. More ... It's still mighty dry by MCL staff writer The spring rains in this area have been wonderful, and it's so much better than it was last year, but it's still dry. We are still not out of the drought. April marks the end of the "recharge season" for the atmospheric weather year, and Georgia State Climatologist David Stooksbury said much of ... More ... A Day in History - April 30 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifiesthe entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule. 711 - Islamic conquest of Hispania: Moorish troops led by Tariq ibn-Ziyad land at Gibraltar to begin their invasion of the Iberian Peninsula (Al-Andalus). More ... Best of Friends submitted by Jack Warner Two 90-year-old men, Moe and Joe, have been friends all of their lives. When it's clear that Joe is dying, Moe visits him everyday. One day, Moe says, "Joe, we both loved baseball all our lives, and we played minor league ball together for so many years. Please do me one favor. When you get to Hea... More ... As You See It I hope all the politicians remove their signs as quick as they have put them up. I've never seen so many signs! The Mayhaw crew does a wonderful job? Colquitt should be proud of their local talent. You can sure tell people are wanting a change by the ones showing interest in running for the offi... More ... |
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