The Courier Herald

1 month ago | courierheraldtoday.com | Loran Smith

I’ll always be thankful for public television and the people and places that its cameras and producers explore and showcase to make our day. Although I am not an organized devotee—most often when I am surfing about, something catches my eye and I am glorious rewarded with a documentary or a rerun that graphically stimulates my emotions. On a recent weekend I connected with a show about “The Highwaymen,” which elevated my spirits to such a level, I had trouble going to sleep.

2 months ago | courierheraldtoday.com | Loran Smith

SEA ISLAND – This essay could easily be found in the sports pages in that Bill Griffin’s affiliation with golf has critically enhanced and advanced his business career. Golf has been the perfect vehicle in his life to search for a deal, close one, or to cultivate and perpetuate professional relationships that have made him very successful. He has added his own imprint which falls into the especial category. He may be the world’s greatest gentleman.

Jan 20, 2025 | courierheraldtoday.com | Loran Smith

The University of Georgia never had a greater friend than John Francis McMullan, who was a devoted alumnus, passionate football fan, scholarly overachiever, and a generous donor with an historical bent for family genealogy, history of this state, and an unrestrained love of America. John died following the recent holiday season, leaving a conspicuous void in the UGA alumni ranks.

Jan 13, 2025 | courierheraldtoday.com | Loran Smith

On two occasions I made the effort to journey to Plains to hear Jimmy Carter teach Sunday School. I enjoyed it very much and was motivated, initially, to make the drive out of curiosity.   A second time was to take my late friend, Ted Hammock, who had a Jimmy Carter-like philosophy—champion the view that government should endeavor to work for the people. Since Herman Talmadge, I have known all our state’s governors except Lester Maddox.

Dec 9, 2024 | courierheraldtoday.com | Loran Smith

For over 50 years, I had the good fortune to visit New York in early December which resulted in the most pleasant and fulfilling of opportunities to enjoy “The City” when it was peaking for the holiday season. New York really dresses up for Christmas. The decorations begin appearing in mid-November and by Thanksgiving the city is completely decked out for the holidays. Covid ended my annual trips to one of the most exciting cities in the world. I really miss New York.