Loran Smith, Author at LaGrange Daily News

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SMITH COLUMN: Splendor of Autumn

The heat will subside in a few weeks.  I think, and I hope.  Usually after Labor Day, we begin to see a trend toward more ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Friday, September 6, 2024 9:30 am

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SMITH COLUMN: Outdoor Wedding

Recently, I enjoyed an outdoor exposure that evoked warm, sentimental emotions which also brought about uplifting sentiments as I surveyed a wedding scene and the ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Friday, August 30, 2024 9:45 am

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SMITH COLUMN: Nantucket

NANTUCKET, Mass. – In spite of the strife and turmoil that headlines often link us, there remain pockets of peace on earth to enjoy where ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Thursday, August 22, 2024 9:45 am

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SMITH COLUMN: Mudslinging

With the coming of football, it will be nice to focus on the excitement of the games which hopefully will surpass name, image, and likeness ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Thursday, August 15, 2024 9:45 am

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SMITH COLUMN: Callihan, Sapphire

SAPPHIRE VALLEY, N. C. – The well reputed and highly inviting plateau here in the Blue Ridge Mountains has always been a garden spot for ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Thursday, August 8, 2024 9:15 am

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SMITH COLUMN: Julio

You may not be familiar with a certain area radio personality if he were referred to as David Malcom, but if a conversationalist were to ... Read more

by Loran Smith, Thursday, August 1, 2024 9:15 am

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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

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