Neighbor Newspapers - News, Sports, Events, Businesses in Metro Atlanta, GA

by Lauretta Hannon
Columnist

06:16 PM, Thursday, May 23

Q: An old acquaintance from high school will be moving to my neck of the woods soon and has asked to stay with me for a few days, along with her two dogs, while she looks for a place to live. Based on some of her recent Facebook posts, I’m think...

Latest Headlines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: New stadium shouldn’t be a priority
Editor’s note: This letter is in response to former Gov. Zell Miller’s Dec. 12 guest column titled “New stadium a ...

02:22 PM, Wednesday, December 19

full story

Column: Flower guild spreads holiday cheer in a day
Imagine having one day to get the house ready for the holidays, to get the tree up and decorated, to hang the wreath ...

01:45 PM, Wednesday, December 19

full story

Column: Vince Dooley talks about football family, UGA history
I called Hall of Fame football coach Vince Dooley this week to get his perspective on UGA’s heart-breaking loss to Al...

02:25 PM, Thursday, December 13

full story

Column: New stadium a solid investment
In any business, if you’re making an investment, especially in lean times, you want to make sure you’re getting a hea...

02:19 PM, Thursday, December 13

full story

Column: Look at the holidays from our pets’ perspective
The holidays are upon us, and as we all know, they can be hectic and add stress to our days and home lives. Our pets ...

10:57 AM, Thursday, December 13

full story

Column: Bobby Jones’ friends working on park's master plan
In 1930, the greatest amateur golfer to ever play the game won the four major championships in a calendar year: the U...

05:54 PM, Wednesday, December 12

full story

Column: Some random thoughts on some random subjects
U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., is catching heat from right-wingnuts for doing exactly what he should be doing — tr...

05:15 PM, Wednesday, December 05

full story

Column: Prescription for hope
As a public health professional in Georgia and a former practicing physician in India, I have always led a double lif...

04:50 PM, Wednesday, December 05

full story

Column: Don’t plug me in
Your phone is smarter than my phone, I’m sure of it. I’ll bet that your phone is an honor student, while mine is taki...

04:37 PM, Wednesday, December 05

full story

Column: Fireworks, trees should never be combined
A Christmas tree and fireworks are a very American way to usher in the holidays. Throw in a shopping mall for good me...

03:55 PM, Wednesday, December 05

full story

Column: If at first you don’t secede, why try again?
In case you have been busy doing mundane stuff like eking out a living, you may have missed the news that there is a ...

11:53 AM, Wednesday, November 28

full story

Column: Give the gift of your child’s college education
With the holiday season upon us, most Georgians are thinking about celebrations with family and friends, holiday brea...

11:44 AM, Wednesday, November 28

full story

Column: Westview Cemetery has a legacy all its own
Near the entrance of Westview Cemetery, west of downtown Atlanta, a receiving vault is carved into the side of one of...

11:29 AM, Wednesday, November 28

full story

Column: Tales from a Black Friday convert
Picture this: two upper middle class soccer moms in their late 30s or early 40s head out the day after Thanksgiving t...

02:36 PM, Friday, November 23

full story

Column: We are all to blame for church membership decline
A recent study from the Pew Forum on Religion and Life reveals that for the first time in our history, more people in...

11:15 AM, Tuesday, November 20

full story

« Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 … 17 18 Next »

Latest Headlines

Popular Stories

Alpharetta police investigating bomb threat at North Point Mall | 05.10.13 - 10:22 am

Male Athlete of the Year: Joshua Dobbs | 05.22.13 - 02:58 pm

Column: E. Rivers Elementary fire drew thousands | 05.08.13 - 06:10 pm

Local nonprofit to host fundraiser for cerebral palsy research | 05.01.13 - 01:21 pm

Arrest made in connection with North Point Mall bomb threat | 05.10.13 - 01:32 pm

Brews are the ‘STAR’ at Roswell’s first beer festival | 05.01.13 - 11:53 am

Atlanta Botanical Garden opens exhibit of enchanted creatures | 05.08.13 - 10:39 am

Decatur teacher leaves classroom for own business | 05.08.13 - 10:40 am

Sandy Springs Publix employee wins lottery | 05.05.13 - 10:15 am

Schools’ scores mixed in new evaluation system | 05.16.13 - 05:54 pm

Recent Comments

Latest Headlines

Popular Stories

Alpharetta police investigating bomb threat at North Point Mall | 05.10.13 - 10:22 am by Nicole Dow Neighbor Newspapers Copyright 2013 Neighbor Newspapers. All rights reserved.

Male Athlete of the Year: Joshua Dobbs | 05.22.13 - 02:58 pm by Chase Wallace cwallace@neighbornewspapers.com Neighbor Newspapers Copyright 2013 Neighbor Newspapers. All rights reserved.

Column: E. Rivers Elementary fire drew thousands | 05.08.13 - 06:10 pm by Thornton KennedyNorthside Neighbor Columnist Neighbor Newspapers Copyright 2013 Neighbor Newspapers. All rights reserved.

Local nonprofit to host fundraiser for cerebral palsy research | 05.01.13 - 01:21 pm by Everett Catts Neighbor Newspapers Copyright 2013 Neighbor Newspapers. All rights reserved.

Arrest made in connection with North Point Mall bomb threat | 05.10.13 - 01:32 pm by Nicole Dow Neighbor Newspapers Copyright 2013 Neighbor Newspapers. All rights reserved.

Brews are the ‘STAR’ at Roswell’s first beer festival | 05.01.13 - 11:53 am by Joan Durbinjdurbin@neighbornewspapers.com Neighbor Newspapers Copyright 2013 Neighbor Newspapers. All rights reserved.

Atlanta Botanical Garden opens exhibit of enchanted creatures | 05.08.13 - 10:39 am by Caroline Young Neighbor Newspapers Copyright 2013 Neighbor Newspapers. All rights reserved.

Decatur teacher leaves classroom for own business | 05.08.13 - 10:40 am by Bridgette Bonnerbbonner@neighbornewspapers.com Neighbor Newspapers Copyright 2013 Neighbor Newspapers. All rights reserved.

Sandy Springs Publix employee wins lottery | 05.05.13 - 10:15 am by Staff Reports Neighbor Newspapers Copyright 2013 Neighbor Newspapers. All rights reserved.

Schools’ scores mixed in new evaluation system | 05.16.13 - 05:54 pm by Everett Catts Neighbor Newspapers Copyright 2013 Neighbor Newspapers. All rights reserved.

Recent Comments

Alpharetta police investigating bomb threat at North Point Mall | 05.10.13 - 10:22 am

Male Athlete of the Year: Joshua Dobbs | 05.22.13 - 02:58 pm

Column: E. Rivers Elementary fire drew thousands | 05.08.13 - 06:10 pm

Local nonprofit to host fundraiser for cerebral palsy research | 05.01.13 - 01:21 pm

Arrest made in connection with North Point Mall bomb threat | 05.10.13 - 01:32 pm

Brews are the ‘STAR’ at Roswell’s first beer festival | 05.01.13 - 11:53 am

Atlanta Botanical Garden opens exhibit of enchanted creatures | 05.08.13 - 10:39 am

Decatur teacher leaves classroom for own business | 05.08.13 - 10:40 am

Sandy Springs Publix employee wins lottery | 05.05.13 - 10:15 am

Schools’ scores mixed in new evaluation system | 05.16.13 - 05:54 pm