Barb's Bookshelf: Kay and Jiles
Barb Moore
      Terry Kay, one of Georgia's favorite authors and a 2006 inductee into the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame, has just released his newest novel, " The Book of Marie." Kay has presented this book in a new style for him, both in first person and third person perspective.
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Goal is to change the world for the better
Lance Bolton
      Last fall as I arrived at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado, and as my presidency got underway, I talked a good deal about the need to turn around our enrollment. We had experienced three consecutive years of declines and last year made the fourth.
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Sonny's national strategy
Bill Shipp
      No one chuckled, hooted or even applauded much when Gov. Sonny Perdue started his spiel. By the time he finished, I am told that at least two guys had to leave the room to keep from falling down laughing. That may be an exaggeration, but our governor did say some pretty funny things.
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Savvy Senior
Medicare Primer: Maximize your benefits
      Dear Savvy Senior Can you give me a primer on Medicare? I turn 65 next year and could use some help to ensure I get the most out of my benefits. Unsure Susan Dear Susan, If you're approaching your 65th birthday, you're about to enter the wonderful world of Medicare coverage (see www.medicare....
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Keep your eyes on the prize
Rev. Daniel Woodson
      Read James Chapter 1: 1- 4 as part of your devotional time. When Christians seems to have things going somewhat well. You know, when all is well, children doing well in school; spouse attends church with you; all the overtime a job can offer and with benefits.
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Let me introduce myself
Marnie Dekle
      Greetings, from the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service! I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as your new Family and Consumer Science Agent for Candler and Emanuel Counties. My parents, Terven and Martha Amerson, are originally from Swainsboro, but have lived i...
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Looking back over the years in Emanuel County...
      5 years ago Justin Matthew Hooks of Swainsboro has been awarded the Dr. Willie D. Gunn Leadership Scholarship to East Georgia College. The leadership merit scholarship is awarded based on outstanding academic and leadership achievements.
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