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Kristi Casey

Kristi Casey

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Trick your mind to work in your favor

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
By Kristi Casey How we think of ourselves and what we say aloud defines us. In this way, our thoughts shape our reality.It's easy to say, “Think positively.”
Bill Hager

Bill Hager

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There oughta be a law

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
By Bill Hager With apologies to Shakespeare, “to be or not to be” is not the question. There are some things that just ought not to be. This article is about things in the fly-fishing world that should be obvious to everyone, but somehow are not.
Dink Nesmith is the retired president of Community Newspapers Inc. For more commentaries visit dnesmith@cninewspapers.com.

Dink Nesmith is the retired president of Community Newspapers Inc. For more commentaries visit dnesmith@cninewspapers.com.

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After 30 years, Olympic memories still flicker

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
By Dink NeSmith        One touch.        That’s all it takes.        And I’m back in the middle of Georgia’s hosting the Centennial Olympics.        I keep the metal tube—with its intricate engravings and wooden handle—on an oak bookcase in my office.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
By Delbert Greear, of Helen, Ga.The true enemy of the free, “open” society, such as our country aspires to is neither communism nor fascism.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
By Lewis Weeks, of Tucker, Ga. How is it that parents of children have no accountability? There are kids in White county that have to go from living conditions, some ok to downright, pure neglect.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
By Rev. John Harrison, of Sautee Nacoochee A friend of mine was the primary care physician for every inmate in a county jail, and he also taught community medicine in med school. One of the most important lessons he taught his students started on day one of his classes.
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Our View: Thank you for choosing ‘The Best’

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
One thing is for sure, this year's Readers' Choice Awards couldn't come at a better time. For many of our small business owners and public servants, it's been a rough year so far.
Paul Kimball

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Ole Futbol

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
By Paul Kimball The summer of 2026. Memorable in many ways. Our country celebrated its 250th birthday; we have sweltered under endless days of heat; I’ve learned more about the Strait of Hormuz than I would ever have imagined.
Carly Henderson

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She Bad and She Bite

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
By Carly Henderson  When both of her girls were away at college, my mom got lonely and sweet-talked my stepdad into getting a dog. Well, it would have been nice had they actually gotten one. Instead, they ended up with whatever Nova is.I say that with as much love as I can.
Ronda Rich

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The man named Hal Needham

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
By Ronda Rich         Hal Needham was a man’s man. And a woman’s man. And a kids’ man.        When he was mad, there was a no-nonsense glint in his eyes. When he saw a beautiful woman, his eyes glinted with nothing but nonsense and foolishness.