Editorials
Our view: Holidays not all that merry for some
But if you’ve ever lost someone close to you — be it a pet, parent, child or other loved one — this time of the ...
Tom Mayer, Author at Athens The News Courier
Editorials
Our view: Be aware: ‘Tis the season of scams
The IRS has a message for you, and although it’s not coming certified mail in a logo-embossed envelope, it’s one worth paying attention to.
by Tom Mayer, Saturday, December 7, 2024 11:44 pm
News
Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and ...
by Tom Mayer, Monday, December 2, 2024 10:30 am
Columns
Senior announcements: Week of Dec. 2
Senior center announcements for the week of Dec. 2.
by Tom Mayer, Friday, November 29, 2024 11:57 pm
Columns
(Column) Alabama vs. Auburn and a house divided
The only sport that Alabamians enjoy more than Alabama politics is college football. We especially love the Alabama vs. Auburn football game — one of ...
by Tom Mayer, Friday, November 29, 2024 11:39 pm
Opinion
Letter to the editor: Thank you, Athens!
On Nov. 15-16, the Dekko Foundation hosted 160 teens and adults for a youth philanthropy retreat in Athens, Aalabama. Citizen Phil of Generation YP (Youth ...
by Tom Mayer, Friday, November 29, 2024 11:15 pm
Columns
In review: Booking a full year of reading
If only us readers could just spend our days … reading. What would a year look like? Here, the editors of Home for the Holidays ...
by Tom Mayer, Friday, November 29, 2024 4:06 pm
Uncategorized
Our view: Do your part to ensure roadways are safe this Thanksgiving
AAA expects record-setting travel numbers for Thanksgiving and it’s expected that more than 2 million Alabamians will travel 50 miles or more for the holiday. ...
by Tom Mayer, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 11:59 am
Uncategorized
ALDOT limits road construction for holiday
Travelers on Alabama’s roadways can expect higher traffic volumes as the holiday season begins. For the safety of the traveling public, construction industry workers and ...
by Tom Mayer, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 11:59 pm
Editorials
Our view: Buy big by shopping small
As the peak shopping season kicks off this week, don’t forget to shop small.