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Honk and wave

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
“Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by the accidents of time, or place, or circumstances, are brought into closer connection with you.”  – Augustine of Hippo By Lorin Sinn-Clark- Local columnist “Life is short. Take the trip. Buy the shoes.
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Scrubbing ‘colored’ toilet helped pop idyllic ‘bubble’

Dink NeSmith
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Compared to today, the 1950s were snail-like in news dissemination. Before sunrise, the Savannah Morning News skidded on the sidewalk, with damp-from-dew St. Augustine grass acting as a backstop at 111 W. Orange St. During daylight hours, WBGR had a noon newscast.
Pansies are great winter flowers – use Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent Sierra Burke's recommended practices to keep them beautiful all season long! Photo from Metro Creative Connection.

Pansies are great winter flowers – use Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent Sierra Burke's recommended practices to keep them beautiful all season long! Photo from Metro Creative Connection.

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Perk up your pansies

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
By Sierra Burke- Local columnist Pansies are a classic choice of winter flower. They come in a variety of colors and are perfect for their area because even though they may get frozen due to the winter weather, they will thaw and begin to grow again.
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2026 Legislative Newsletter – Week 2

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
By Alan Powell- State Rep. Members of the House and Senate gathered in the House Chamber for Gov. Brian Kemp’s final State of the State Address as Georgia’s 83rd Governor.
Nanny (Gail Leopard) holds our first creation this weekend – a pineapple juice cake. Photo by Rose Scoggins.

Nanny (Gail Leopard) holds our first creation this weekend – a pineapple juice cake. Photo by Rose Scoggins.

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Memories at Nanny's house are always sweet

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, January 15, 2026
As I've gotten older, I've often been reminded how blessed I am to have my grandparents, and even a great-grandmother, still around.  Thankfully, I've been able to not only know them, but have built special bonds with both sets of grandparents.
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Help us get your news in newspaper

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
As a community newspaper, we depend on the community to help write and photograph our community. Here are some tips for readers for writing and photographing things they want to get into the newspaper.
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Be kind to yourself this New Year

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
By Madison Linton- Lead news reporter The month of January brings a return to daily life after the holidays and new resolutions. For some, the new year can bring a clean slate and a chance to let bygones be bygones. This mindset in itself can be powerful.
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Winter wisdom

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
By Lorin Sinn-Clark- Local columnist “Wisdom comes with winters.”  - Oscar Wilde  This is the week for the “New Years Resolution” column. I’ve written one of those some years, but not this year. My resolution list this year is so similar to past lists that I’m not resolving at all.