In Georgia, we do things right

Rivalry week in college football is always the last weekend in November, and stands at a time where tensions between rival schools are at a fever pitch.

Clean, old-fashioned hate? Hardly

When Georgia’s Hall of Fame head coach Vince Dooley took the gig in Athens back in 1964, the last Saturday in November featuring the rivalry game with Georgia Tech was a huge deal in the Peach State. At the time, the Yellow Jackets held a very slim 27-26-5 advantage over the arch-rival Bulldogs.

The Fargason Holiday Feud

My wife Renee and I have been married fourteen years, and we rarely fight with each other. Not to brag, but I’m and exceptional husband and I live by the motto of “Happy wife, happy life,” which probably saves my bacon more times than not.

A Different Perspective on Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving approaches, we naturally focus on what we are grateful for. We list the blessings in our lives – family, friends, health, provision – and rightly so, as the Bible calls us to be thankful people.

Shop Local this Saturday

Small businesses are the backbone of Georgia’s economy. They’re owned by our friends, neighbors, and families. They create jobs, support our schools, and help our communities stay strong. Small businesses also give us choices.

Touched by Genetics

When we are born we are what we are because of what we inherit from our parents. We inherit our looks, coloration, hair and eye color, height, intellect and just about everything that makes up who and what we are. These biological traits are inherited.

Every boy should be so lucky as to have an Uncle Billy

This Thanksgiving story began 70 years ago. Every boy should be so lucky. When I was 6 years old, he was more than my uncle. He was my hero. Uncles are men who can span any generation to become a boy’s best friend, too. Our bond began as soon as I could walk and talk.

So many helpers on this day of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season where we find ourselves surrounded by family and the comfort of traditions. Yet for some, this time of year can also bring a stark reminder of what they lack. Weather that be a warm meal, a safe place to sleep, or the company of loved ones.

Human Beings: Incredible, Yes! Perfect, No!

One of man’s ultimate dilemmas involves the question, “Why is there so much turmoil in the world as a result of people and nations not being able to get along peacefully?

An Attitude of Gratitude

Once upon a time, a mother and her four-year-old daughter were making their way through an outdoor market in the town where they lived. Spotting the little child staring at a large display of oranges, the generous vendor took one from the table and gave it to her. “What do you say to the nice man?