February 22, 2012 RSS feed / Opinion

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Letter to the Editor

Dear Terry and staff, My name is Jim Terry. I stopped by the newspaper office last Tuesday, and met Debra, but Terry was in Bainbridge getting the paper ready for distribution. More...

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Bit by Bit

by Bud Hearn

This morning I’m in the kitchen and remember to get something from the bedroom. It takes maybe 10 seconds to get there. Then, I find myself turning in circles, trying to remember why I’m there. More...

Winston Churchill - Candid & Terse

submitted by Robin

The current plight of the Costa Concordia reminds me of a comment made by Churchill. After his retirement he was cruising the Mediterranean on an Italian cruise liner. More...

Why British wear red coats

submitted by Alice Grow

During the recent royal wedding, the millions around the world saw that Prince William chose to wear a uniform that included the famous British "red coat." Many people have asked, "Why did the British wear red coats in battle?" More...

Up The Creek Without A Paddle

Neither hot or cold
by Terry Toole

As you might have gathered, I am not timid about saying what I think, be you a pauper or a billionaire, a wimp or a president, a brilliant intellectual or a dummy. More...

Thinking outside the box (of chocolates)

by Alex McRae

Studies have consistently shown that most women consider a Valentine’s Day gift more meaningful than something from Santa. More...

Thoughts from the Sandhills

President’s Day?
by Blake Proctor

Last Monday was Presidents Day. Sadly, unless you’re a federal employee or work in banking, it’s one of the least celebrated of our legal holidays. More...

Tom's scrotum

submitted by Bill Tabb

The pastor asked if anyone in the congregation would like to express praise for answered prayers. Suzie Smith stood and walked to the podium. She said, " I have a praise. More...

Under the Gold Dome

by: State Representative, Gerald Greene

The half way mark of the Georgia General Assembly was achieved this week. The legislature now heads to Cross-Over day. Cross- over day is the last day a House bill can cross over to the Senate, and occurs on the 30th legislative day. More...

Dad, what is sex?

submitted by Jack Warner

An 8-year-old girl asks her father, "Daddy, what is sex?" The father is somewhat surprised that she would ask such a question. But, he reckons if she's old enough to ask the question, then surely she's old enough for a straight answer. More...