I have never purposefully littered, I pick up trash frequently along sidewalks, roads, and trails, we’ve switched out all light bulbs at homes for LEDs, conserve water and energy whenever practically possible, and generally try and live a life of reducing, reusing, and recycling.

It was the Fourth of July in 1974, when I first met Max Cleland, then a State Senator, running for Georgia's Lieutenant Governor.

About now I can think of in excess of 2-trillion reasons to thank God for West Virginia U.S. Senator Joe Manchin.

As I occasionally fret about the larger and seemingly more intractable challenges facing our nation, I am often heartened by the hard work, progress, and ingenuity I witness demonstrated by community nonprofits.

Good people still exist and seek careers in public service on both sides of the aisle.

A month from this week, the bulk of Georgia's 500+ cities will be holding their elections for City Council, Mayor, and other municipal offices.