YARBROUGH: Dalton mayor mulls primary run against Gov. Deal
David Pennington, the mayor of Dalton, is making noises about challenging incumbent Gov. Nathan Deal in the 2014 Republican primary. Say what?. I visited the mayor a couple of weeks ago at his office to see if he was truly serious. He tells me he is and that he will
YARBROUGH: LaGrange College senior triumphs over life-altering experience
This is the story of courage. This is a story of tenacity. This is the story of Hill Daniel.. Daniel, a 21-year-old senior at LaGrange College, will be graduating next week with a degree in psychology after a distinguished college career in which he served as president of
YARBROUGH: GPB deals with an unhappy big bird and talking frogs
RING! RING!. "Hello, this is Teya Ryan, president of Georgia Public Broadcasting. I am calling to ask you to consider a donation to GPB. If you donate $250, we will send you a talking frog.". KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK!. "Please excuse me a moment. Yes, Wanda? What is it?"
YARBROUGH: Boston attack brings back memories of Atlanta bombing
When the terrorist attacks occurred in Boston during the running of the Boston Marathon, memories came flooding back of our own dark days in Atlanta.
YARBROUGH: Outstanding equestrian team is UGA's best-kept secret
They are the best University of Georgia athletic team you have likely never heard of. They have won five national titles and go into next week's national championships one of the favorites to win it all again. Their home record is 44-1.
YARBROUGH: Skeeter Skates not impressed with ethics reform legislation
When the phone rang, I knew who was on the other end: Skeeter Skates, owner of Skeeter's Tree Stump Removal and Plow Repair in Greater Metropolitan Pooler. I can't tell you exactly why but the phone always sounds more urgent when Skeeter calls.. One thing about Skeeter Skates. He gets
YARBROUGH: Going into the lion's den for a worthy cause
I have a good idea what Daniel felt like when he was tossed into the lion's den way back yonder. I found myself last week on the floor of the State House and the State Senate, looking eyeball-to-eyeball with
YARBROUGH: If not for our natural resources, we could be Iran or Detroit
It is a theological fact that God really likes Georgia. That is why He put mountains in north Georgia and the Golden Isles smack up against the Atlantic Ocean and added a bunch of lakes and parks and historical sites in
YARBROUGH: This judge has earned his place at the head of the table
Let's face it. Judges can be pretty scary folks to We the Unwashed. But m intent today is to let a good man know that he has made a positive difference in more lives than he can imagine.
YARBROUGH: For ethics reform, the party isn't over yet
The Georgia House of Representatives has passed an ethics reform bill and has sent it on its way to the state Senate for its consideration and action. But don't get out the confetti just yet.
YARBROUGH: Thanks to humor-impaired, the state of this column has never been stronger
My fellow Americans: (Yea! Clap! Clap! Clap!) I come to you today to report on the state of your column.
YARBROUGH: Speaker Ralston discusses proposed ethics legislation
Are you sitting down? I had a meeting with House Speaker David Ralston last week at the Capitol. Got your breath yet? There's more. It was a good meeting.
YARBROUGH: Walking away from public schools is not a solution
As many of you recall, I opposed the recent charter school amendment, not because I oppose charter schools -- I don't -- but because I thought the wording of the amendment was duplicitous. But the voters have spoken and I am ready to move on.
YARBROUGH: Chip Rogers gets started at his new job
Yarbrough takes a look at Chip Rogers' new job with GPB.
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Local Government
- Officials promote new alcohol consumption law in effect 2 comments
- Peachtree Corners buys land to avoid apartments
- Commission to consider code of conduct after scandals 7 comments
- Diverging-diamond conversion scheduled for early June 2 comments
- Library board OKs summer reading money, talks '14 budget 2 comments
- Strategic planning sessions begin for commissioners 7 comments
- Gwinnett fire chief Myers to retire 19 comments
- Vines Garden Railroad celebrates seasonal opening 1 comment
- Airport tower to remain open 1 comment
- Possible plan for two-way streets on Lawrenceville's Square 7 comments
Local Education
- Several Gwinnett students get military appointments
- School lunch menus for week of May 20
- GAB: Kroger donates to local schools
- GOOD NEWS FROM SCHOOLS: National Merit Scholars announced
- Local students share struggles, victories
- Valedictorians and salutatorians of area schools; grad schedules
- Graduations begin for largest GCPS class ever
- More than 270 graduate from GGC
- School board plans millage rate hike 20 comments
- Four elementary school principals named
