Loran Smith, Author at LaGrange Daily News

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SMITH COLUMN: Strawberry Pie

For years, I have enjoyed the life and times of the Georgia Center for Continuing Education, one of the most consequential and gratifying landmarks on ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Friday, July 26, 2024 9:15 am

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SMITH COLUMN: Smithonia

Smithmonia Community—This historical place, once a bastion of plantation wealth and cutting-edge agri-business enterprise, has a legend that was fostered by a legendary character who ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Saturday, July 20, 2024 10:00 am

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SMITH COLUMN: Bertsch

An illuminating breakfast conversation with an Athens treasure, Gary Bertsch, segued to his front porch in the early morning last weekend and lifted my spirits ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:00 am

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SMITH COLUMN: Dale Greene

When I scheduled a meeting with Dale Greene, recently retired Dean of the University of Georgia Forestry School, I suggested breakfast which brought about an ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Thursday, July 4, 2024 10:00 am

Columns

SMITH COLUMN: Remembering Nat Dye

BLYTHE – This rural community of 744 hardworking folks has long been anchored amid farming and agribusiness interests along with hunting and fishing pursuits — ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 12:17 pm

Columns

SMITH COLUMN: Smart has time on his side

Spring is the time of the year for many sports to peak. Someday, and I feel sooner than later, Mike White will have us excited ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Thursday, March 14, 2024 3:29 pm

Columns

SMITH COLUMN: Super memories

Mecole Hardman will be long remembered when Super Bowl histories are recalled. His three-yard touchdown catch was not that spectacular as spectacular plays go, but ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 12:30 pm

Columns

SMITH COLUMN: The Steg & the Coach

The Steg in winter is now the place to be unless you have a fireplace, firewood, and a TV in your den. Even if all ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Thursday, February 1, 2024 3:16 pm

Columns

SMITH COLUMN: Rest in peace Uga

In the late fifties when I became connected to the University of Georgia, Uga I had already become one of the premier personalities on the ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Wednesday, January 31, 2024 3:43 pm

Columns

SMITH COLUMN: You are My Sunshine

LAGRANGE – It is always exhilarative to become knowledgeable about the history of Georgia towns and communities and what their signature factoid might be; to ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Friday, January 26, 2024 10:48 am

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