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SMITH COLUMN: The arrival of December
With the arrival of December every year, we think of the holidays with Christmas being the centerpiece of our lives; but there is more to ...
Loran Smith, Author at LaGrange Daily News
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SMITH COLUMN: Jonas, giving back
Somewhere along the way in recent years, I saw an interesting statement that has been retained and is especially remembered during the Thanksgiving season.
by Loran Smith, Friday, November 18, 2022 11:30 am
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SMITH COLUMN: Steve Webber
As Georgia fans are enjoying a bountiful football season with expectations being met and national rankings accompanying the Bulldogs much of the fall, we pause ...
by Loran Smith, Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:30 am
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SMITH COLUMN: November is all about the turkey
It happened again a few weeks ago when I raked leaves at home. I heard Nolin Chambers speaking inside my head: “You can blow those ...
by Loran Smith, Friday, November 11, 2022 11:30 am
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SMITH COLUMN: The aftermath of Georgia’s win over Tennessee
With the arrival of Kirby Smart in Athens, there has been a remarkable reaction from the Georgia fan base. When he asks for help, the ...
by Loran Smith, Thursday, November 10, 2022 9:30 am
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SMITH COLUMN: Should Florida-Georgia move to a home and home?
It is interesting to see the reaction taking place in the city of Jacksonville regarding the playing of the Georgia-Florida game each October. It is easy ...
by Loran Smith, Friday, November 4, 2022 9:30 am
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SMITH COLUMN: Update on Dawgs
A team in football today is made up of divergent personalities and interests. Kids who can compete at the highest level emerge from different backgrounds. They ...
by Loran Smith, Wednesday, October 19, 2022 9:30 am
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SMITH COLUMN: Taking a walk around UGA’s beautiful campus
Sometimes when you are inconvenienced, it is best to push back against frustration. There may be serendipity lurking as you resort to damage control.
by Loran Smith, Saturday, October 15, 2022 9:30 am
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SMITH COLUMN: Bulldog Report, Vandy
Georgia’s dominating 42-10 victory over Auburn was not a masterpiece, but it was a reminder that the football Dawgs of Kirby Smart can hunt.
by Loran Smith, Thursday, October 13, 2022 10:30 am
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SWINDLE COLUMN: Loving our enemies
I have not met a person who did not experience anger and/or resentment when another person harmed him in some way. For many years, I believed ...