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Ronda Rich

Ronda Rich

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Part 1: Beyond the grave 

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
(This is the first of a two-part series.) By Ronda Rich She leaned across the table in the diner she owned. Her gorgeous eyes were flaming. “Ain’t nobody gonna talk about my Daddy.” She tapped the table with her long, polished fingernail.
Phil Hudgins

Phil Hudgins

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Some marriage proposals are TV-worthy; others are not

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
By Phil Hudgins Dear Michele and Marcia:                Well, girls, your mother and I are racking our brains for suitable stories to include in the memory book you requested.         “Why don’t you do something on our engagement, and I’ll cover the wedding?” your mother asked me diplomatically.
Kristi Casey

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Tell them before it’s too late

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
By Kristi Casey This week, I'm feeling sentimental. I've just returned from a long trip with family. "Two weeks?" People would shake their heads and give condolences."No!" I'd assure them, "We actually get along." And I do consider myself lucky; I realize I was dealt a good hand.
Dink NeSmith

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Buffaloes lost, but Dawgs and our family won

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
By Dink NeSmith                The Georgia Bulldogs are gearing up for 2026’s kickoff.        But let’s roll back the clock 20 years to a game in Athens.        With a name like Ralphie, you’d think the University of Colorado’s mascot would be a boy. But it’s not.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
From Charles Snider of Cleveland After reading the July 20, 2026, article,"Child Advocacy Center Introduces Director," I was left with a mixture of sadness and outrage. The South Enotah Child Advocacy Center is doing vital work by helping children and infants who have suffered abuse.
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
From Joanne Sweeney of Sautee Nacoochee This Sunday, August 9th at 1:00 p.m. there will be a commemoration ceremony at the Tree of Peace and Peace Pole near the outdoor stage of the Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center.
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
From Priscilla Wilson of Sautee Every day when I hear about the worsening crisis in the Middle East, I think about the story of Pandora's box.
Dink NeSmith

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A few secrets to long-lasting relationships

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
By Dink NeSmith         The hardest ship to keep afloat is a partnership.        Surely, my parents quarreled during their 50-plus years of marriage. But when is the $64,000 Question. Big Dink and Margie didn’t involve others, especially my sisters and me, in their differences.
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Our View: Community marks Purple Heart Day

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 7, is a significant and somber day known as Purple Heart Day. This day is set aside for Americans to honor military service members who were wounded or died in combat.
Paul Kimball

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Childhood memories

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
By Paul Kimball Childhood memories. Think back to some of your earliest childhood memories. Think back to what it was like to live in the world of a child.