“Well, back in my day …” is a frequent phrase in my ear given my role, since nearly all of us went to school and most of us still are connected to it in some way -- as a parent, an employee, a grandparent, a taxpayer. As a parent who now has been a graduate longer than I was a student, I sometimes find myself, too, reminiscing about “my day.” Although as I write this, our … [Read more...]

National Volunteer Week began in 1974, when President Richard Nixon signed an executive order establishing the week as an annual celebration of volunteering. Global Volunteer Month was established this year by the Points of Light Foundation to expand that celebration. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 62.6 million people volunteered through or for an … [Read more...]

Population count determines funding for many state programs, including highways, senior services and grants The signs are here. You’ve seen them on TV. Notices have come in the mail. Now it’s time to respond. The 2020 census is upon us, the decennial event in which U.S. residents are asked to participate. In 1790, the United States took its first census. The founders of the … [Read more...]

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Last month, Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques presented his State of the City address to a few audiences. Here are some of the highlights, including facts from the past year and expectations for 2020. 2019 Highlights • Council members Tracy Collins, David Potts and Rob Usher were re-elected for additional four-year terms. • Robert Tidwell was appointed as Municipal Court … [Read more...]

Clothing tips that work in winter and spring weather. As an athlete who trains year round, the winter and early spring months in the South can be challenging times to get outdoors due to cold snaps, multi-day rain showers, and 30-degree temperature swings. Over the years, I’ve tested nearly every outerwear combination, and here are my recommendations to keep you comfortable … [Read more...]