Blogs

VIC: There was food, then there was none

Wed, 10/16/2019 - 3:03pm Vic MacDonald

One day it was there.

Publisher - Clinton City Council — Time to lead

Wed, 10/09/2019 - 3:30pm Vic MacDonald

By Brian Whitmore

Covering Clinton City Council’s meeting on Monday was like watching the Atlanta Falcons — you start out with high expectations, but in the end nothing is accomplished.

VIC: No, it’s not “the death tour” - just music

Wed, 10/02/2019 - 9:05am Vic MacDonald

Having turned 66 on Sunday, I am mindful of seeing some of my favorite rock artists in concert before they - uh - die. I’m mindful because of the deaths last month of Eddie Money at age 70 (The Money Man - “Take Me Home Tonight”) and Ric Ocasek at age 75 (The Cars - “You Might Think I’m Crazy”).

My Eddie Money CD is so worn it doesn’t play right anymore -- it’s great traveling music.

VIC: Our Urban (Educational) Forest

Thu, 09/19/2019 - 2:23pm Vic MacDonald

I have taken some criticism here for a defense of trees - cutting trees for profit, and expressing concern about companies that process trees. Truth is, because of a personal experience, I am skittish whenever I see a logging truck.

Fried chicken lovers: Can I get a witness?

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 8:22am adslogin

By Brian Whitmore

Publisher

I’m not sure you can be an American and not like chicken. I’m not sure you can be southern and not like Fried Chicken.

Simmer down vegetarians.

Last Wednesday, I drove to Swainsboro, Ga., to work on The Chronicle’s budget for next fiscal year.

Truth is there is not much between Clinton and Swainsboro, traveling down Hwy. 221.

CORNER: Live PD, Togtherness

Wed, 08/28/2019 - 10:14am Vic MacDonald

Live PD brought us together.

Marett is the youngest of our four grandchildren and the only girl. Faithful readers will find this hard to believe, but I have trouble relating to females. I’m such a guy’s guy and all.

VIC: Guns, and the mentally ill

Wed, 08/21/2019 - 9:12am Vic MacDonald

“No basis for the generalized fear of people with a mental illness”

Study: Less than one-third of mass violence

VIC: “Sports Dad” presents observations

Mon, 08/12/2019 - 11:16am Vic MacDonald

Back in my days, I have to admit it, I was a sports parent.

President Trump has done some good

Wed, 08/07/2019 - 11:43am Vic MacDonald

By BRIAN WHITMORE

Brace yourself.

You’re about to read some good things about President Donald J. Trump in a newspaper.

We're Geocachers

Wed, 08/07/2019 - 11:41am Vic MacDonald

BY BRIAN WHITMORE

Remember as a kid that thrill you got when you found an Easter egg.

I’ve got that feeling again.