There is something inspiring about a ballpark where those who professionally inhabit one of those big-league shrines can’t wait to
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Author Archives: Loran Smith
Loran Smith: On Orlean Castronis
The Georgia chapter of the National Football Foundation recently recognized Orlean Castronis with its Distinguished American Award. She is is
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Loran Smith: Masters Sunday
AUGUSTA – With Rory McIlroy finishing the third round on shaky ground, but, nonetheless, in the lead for an opportunity
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Loran Smith: Masters Saturday
AUGUSTA – This is the way it has been so often at the Masters—the best in weather which requires a
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Loran Smith: Masters Thursday
AUGUSTA – As the opening round of the Masters gets underway, you see a contingent of Augusta National members in
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Loran Smith: Masters 2026
No one knows what the Garden of Eden was like, but Masters aficionados, without the slightest hint of irreverence, certainly
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Loran Smith: The Catch
As I sat in the Georgia dugout earlier this week with Cole Johnson and reminisced about his game saving catch
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Loran Smith: Funny Bone
Humor remains one of the most satiating influences in our lives. If you conduct a modicum of browsing, you will
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Loran Smith: Sunrise on the Marsh
DARIEN – There’s nothing like an early morning breakfast—even if it is your own kitchen—but when you are on the
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Loran Smith: Catchings & Company
The last home game of the basketball season had something for everyone, including a malfunctioning clock and one or two
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Loran Smith: On Darien
DARIEN – I have a habit of coming here occasionally, staying at a favorite hotel, “Oaks on the River.”
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Loran Smith: Spring Training Ancillaries
One asset of having a sports affiliation is the many ancillary options that are available. For example, you can follow
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Loran Smith: On UGA’s New Track and Field Facility
The University of Georgia’s new track is as spectacular as some of the athletes who have cast their lot with
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Loran Smith: On The Road, Christmas
For years, we have spent the holidays on the road, which has been brought about by having family anchorings in
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Loran Smith: New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – One of the most pleasant features to a sojourn to this extraordinary river city is landing at
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Loran Smith: Reflections
I know that arrogance in our society has reached its highest level in history, and we have now come to
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Loran Smith: Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – When thinking about this desert town, the first thing you notice is that it has about everything
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