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Pickens Progress

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Doug Cumming

My wife and I are living for a time in an Appalachian corner of Pickens County, Ga., watching sunsets over a 2,800-foot-high lake. They talk about “two Georgias.” This is the “other” one — rural, heavily for Trump in the … Continue reading →

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Editors needed

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Doug Cumming

President Biden, in his farewell address warning of a new American oligarchy that owns a “tech-industrial complex,” talked about the threats to a free press. He mentioned that “editors are disappearing.” I have often told people who worry about evils … Continue reading →

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Jazz Concert for Rick

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Doug Cumming

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, July 13, 2023 Contact: Doug Cumming, cummingd@wlu.edu 540-570-0293 Second Concert of the “Rick Saylor Memorial Jazz Series” Thursday, July 25, at First Christian Church of Decatur A jazz combo that grew from years of “workshopping” at the … Continue reading →

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Let’s go, Joe. Please.

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Doug Cumming

On April 16, I voted in Georgia’s Democratic presidential primary for Joe Biden. It was the only choice at that time for beating Donald Trump. That’s what my vote meant then. Now, Biden is no longer my choice. He is … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Decatur Officials

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Doug Cumming

Re: Zoning Board of Appeals variance decision for Commerce Drive curve, June 10, 2024 Dear City of Decatur Leaders: Our city is trying hard to accommodate growth with intelligent urban planning. We see this with the projects for pedestrian and … Continue reading →

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