Opinion
YARBROUGH: Random thoughts on politics, distinguished journalists and the birthday girl
Random thoughts on politics, distinguished journalists and the birthday girl.
YARBROUGH: Georgia's education chief sees teachers as 'life-changers'
"Given the impact that Coach Fountain had on me, I knew education was what I wanted to do," he said. "Education was for me and can be for others a way out of poverty. With an education, you can do better with your life."
YARBROUGH: A big welcome to Plum Nelly Pitts
It is with a great deal of pleasure that I announce the Yarbrough Worldwide Media and Pest Control Company, located over a pool hall in Greater Garfield, has signed an exclusive contract with one of the nation's premier prognosticators, Plum Nelly Pitts of Varnell.
YARBROUGH: World may change but fundamentals remain the same
DEAR CAMERON:For the past decade, I have written an annual letter of advice to your father, your uncle and their cousins, trying to give them a little perspective on what life was going to be like for them as they grew into adulthood. Today, they are all adults and
YARBROUGH: Junior E. Lee predicts a big year for politics and mosquitoes
I am pleased to announce that beginning with the New Year, Junior E. Lee, general manager of Round or Square Polls, a division of the Yarbrough Worldwide Media and Pest Control Company located in Greater Garfield, will be offering exclusive analysis of the upcoming presidential election that can be seen
YARBROUGH: From bionic hips to Nathan Deal's slips, it was an interesting year
In appreciation for your loyalty and support this past year, I had planned to thank you by sending each of you your own personalized Dick Yarbrough Christmas card -- suitable for framing -- that you could proudly show your envious friends. The cards might even become a collector's item some
YARBROUGH: Who in the world cares that UGA lost the SEC Championship?
In case you have been vacationing on the moon, you may have missed the news that the student-athletes from the University of Georgia, the oldest state-chartered university in the nation, located in Athens, the Classic City of the South, came up a wee bit short in attaining the football championship of the Southeastern Conference. That honor went to the young men of Louisiana State University who, having observed them in post-game interviews, are destined to become either, you know, great orators or, you know, quantum physicists.
YARBROUGH: Paying tribute to a wise man who made a difference
Last week, John Jacobs died. I am richer for his having been in my life and poorer now that he is gone. Ironically, I spoke to the Gainesville Kiwanis Club a couple of weeks ago and was able to share the head table with my brother, Bob, and John and
YARBROUGH: House Speaker Ralston may spend this Thanksgiving closer to home
House Speaker Ralston may spend this Thanksgiving closer to home. "Come in. Well, if it isn't Spiro Amburn, my favorite chief of staff. How are you, Spiro?". "I'm fine, Mr. Speaker. You sent for me?". "Yes, I did. We are getting pretty close to Thanksgiving and I wondered
YARBROUGH: Baptists have bigger problem than being associated with the South
Name shouldn't be such a concern for Baptist group.
YARBROUGH: It's not the government schools, stupid; It's the stupid government
We are swapping one set of unrealistic expectations of teachers for another.
YARBROUGH: Native American inventor proud of past, focused on future
David Petite an innovator and one of my favorite interview subjects.
YARBROUGH: Who cares what Michael Moore thinks about Georgia
Michael Moore's boycott of Georgia doesn't bother me much.
YARBROUGH: Becoming a move and shaker is a frustrating endeavor
Becoming a mover and shaker in this state is harder than I thought.
YARBROUGH: Parting thoughts on the 10th anniversary of 9/11
A last look at the 10-year anniversary of 9/11.
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Local Education
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