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Yarbrough: Tribute to one who made a better world

1 week ago | msgrnews.com | Dick Yarbrough

The late Jasper Dorsey, my former boss and mentor at Southern Bell, taught me a great deal about the business world, but he also taught me a great deal about life. One of the things he emphasized to me is that we must leave the world a better place than we found it. Audrey DeShetler did just that.Last week, Audrey passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Sh... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Rich: One million words

1 week ago | msgrnews.com | Ronda Rich

One million words ago, I started this column.That’s a lot of stories to tell.Additionally, I have written eleven books, including one that was turned into a television movie and one that is closing in on its 50th printing.Those books would add, roughly, another 800,000 words of characters and chapters.Every story told, without exception, revolves around the South a... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Tribute to one who made a better world

1 week ago | msgrnews.com | Dick Yarbrough

The late Jasper Dorsey, my boss and mentor at Southern Bell, taught me a lot about the business world, but he also taught me a lot about life. One of the things he emphasized to me is that we have an obligation to leave this a better world than we found it. Audrey DeShetler did just that.Last week, Audrey passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was one day shy of ... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
GHSA tightens transfer rules

1 week ago | msgrnews.com | Lance McCurley

According to a report released by The Atlanta Journal- Constitution last week, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) is revising its bylaws concerning transfers.If approved next month by the GHSA Board of Trustees, “High school athletes who change schools twice after the ninth grade will be ineligible for a year,” unless they win a hardship appeal. This is for athletes ... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
One million words

1 week ago | msgrnews.com | Ronda Rich

One million words ago, I started this column.That’s a lot of stories to tell.Additionally, I have written eleven books, including one that was turned into a television movie and one that is closing in on its 50th printing.Those books would add, roughly, another 800,000 words of characters and chapters.Every story told, without exception, revolves around the South a... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Brent’s extraordinary father

2 weeks ago | msgrnews.com | Ronda Rich

Brent’s birth, when he joined his sister, Laurie, and brother, Jay, on an Autumn day was joyous.Brent, looking straight into his mother’s eyes, smiled with an abundance of sweetness. He was happy to meet the world that he would be his new home.Laurie and Jay, mesmerized by this tiny creature, gathered around, joining everyone’s great happiness. From the beginning, there was ... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Death of Eatonton man ruled natural causes

2 weeks ago | msgrnews.com | Lynn Hobbs

An Eatonton man whose body was discovered in his vehicle last week died of natural causes, authorities say.Around 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, a passerby along the 100 block of Crooked Creek Drive noticed a 2015 Nissan Titan down in the woods off the roadway and called Putnam County Sheriffâ€™s Office. When deputies arrived, they found 35-year-old Nicholas Justin Dempsey in the driverâ€™s se... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Residential, vehicle fires extinguished

2 weeks ago | msgrnews.com | Lynn Hobbs

Eatonton and Putnam County fire fighters were busy last week battling four different fires on homes and a vehicle. Eatonton Fire Chief Jamey Williamson and Putnam County Fire Chief Thomas McClain said no one was injured in any of the incidents.Harbor DriveOn Tuesday, June 3, a couple smelled smoke inside their home on the 100 block of Harbor Drive around 1:40 p.m.... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
War Eagles participate in OL/DL camp at Rock Eagle

2 weeks ago | msgrnews.com | Lance McCurley

Over the weekend, the Putnam County football team had six players attend the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association’s Battle of the Rock competition, which featured offensive and defensive linemen from across the state.The War Eagles who participated didn’t have to travel far, since the event took place at Rock Eagle. The players in attendance were Johnny Bishop, Jayden Bishop, Janorie... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Thoughts about fathers on their special day

2 weeks ago | msgrnews.com | Dick Yarbrough

This coming Sunday is Father’s Day. I thought I would get a head start on the topic since I happen to be a father, had a great father of my own, sired one who, in turn, sired one, and not to be outdone, a daughter who managed to produce one as well. Ergo, I know a bit about the subject of fathers.First, fathers are not anything like the ones you see portrayed in television commercials,... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.