Columns
I wish I had been there. In Bethlehem
These words are dedicated to the memory of my friend, the late Otis Brumby, Jr., publisher of the Marietta Daily Journal. He encouraged me to ...
dickyarbrough, Author at Thomasville Times Enterprise
Columns
One word or two: Brain rot is a ridiculous word of the year
May I have a word with you, please? Actually, two words. Brain rot. You just never know what kind of surprise awaits you when you ...
by Dick Yarbrough, Monday, December 9, 2024 12:42 pm
Columns
Fannin County Sheriff’s Department ham-handed in dealings with local mother
It seems as though my mother was a criminal and I am just now finding out about it. All this time, I thought she was ...
by Dick Yarbrough, Monday, December 2, 2024 8:34 pm
Columns
Being thankful for these weekly conversations
What is Thanksgiving without a Thanksgiving column? For those of us who are tasked with offering our opinions on these pages, it is an obvious ...
by Dick Yarbrough, Sunday, November 24, 2024 10:10 pm
Columns
Portrait a reminder of a remarkable accomplishment
My bucket list is not only complete, my bucket runneth over. My portrait of the Beloved Woman Who Shared My Name now hangs in the ...
by Dick Yarbrough, Monday, November 18, 2024 10:27 pm
Columns
Proposed expansion could be the answer to Okefenokee controversy
The election is over and, whether your side won or not, let’s all be grateful the nation is still standing and that all the political ...
by Dick Yarbrough, Monday, November 11, 2024 10:37 pm
Columns
A candy bar feeds an exciting new initiative
Spoiler alert: No talk of politics this week. I will let the talking heads talk and political pundits pontificate and then I will tell you ...
by Dick Yarbrough, Monday, November 4, 2024 10:01 pm
Columns
Timber owner says Okefenokee mining ban would violate Constitution
One of the names that comes up in the controversy regarding the possible permitting by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to allow mining for titanium ...
by Dick Yarbrough, Monday, October 28, 2024 10:51 pm
Columns
Once again, no Nobel Prize in Literature
It is my sad duty to tell you, dear readers, that I have once again been denied the Nobel Prize in Literature that I so ...
by Dick Yarbrough, Monday, October 21, 2024 9:00 pm
Columns
Maybe bedbugs aren’t so crazy after all
You have to be very careful in this business when tossing out opinions. You can get yourself in trouble if you say the wrong thing. ...