Squawkbox – February 17, 2026
When Ronald Reagan spoke, Russian dictators were scared to death. When our current Republican president speaks, Putin just laughs.
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GAIL DRAKE: Honoring Africa’s ‘Iron Lady’
Ellen Johnson was born into poverty in Monrovia, Liberia, in 1938.
MICHAEL THURMOND: In Georgia’s ‘Original Vision:’ a 21st-century call to action
On Feb. 12, Georgia will celebrate the 293rd anniversary of its founding by Gen. James Oglethorpe in 1733.
CARLTON FLETCHER: Let’s not let pesky Constitution stand in the way of real America
Republican Florida Sen. Rick Scott has, it seems, come up with a new definition of what it means to be an American.
CHAD WARBINGTON: Update on downtown Albany brewery
One of the most common questions I get lately is “What is happening with the downtown brewery?”
Squawkbox – February 12, 2026
Dr. Jose Tongol is a fine musician, and all his other pursuits make him an exceptionally well-rounded man. But he deserves to be lauded mostly for his life-saving skills. How many in southwest Georgia are alive today because of this man's healing talent?
Squawkbox – February 10, 2026
Great, great article on Dr. Tongol. He is one of the really good things about Albany!
Squawkbox – February 7, 2026
Where is my $197,000 virtual tour of Albany? Taxpayers paid for it, contracted for it, now where is it? An explanation: The product or a cashier’s check for $197,000 is due. In the process, if it can replicate or be bettered with four hours of AI, just deliver the check to the treasury office on Pine Avenue.
MICHAEL FERGUSON II: In today’s America, politics = climate
I do not know a single black family untouched by crack cocaine.
SCOTT LUDWIG: Adrift – The con of the art
To say that celebrating Christmas Day on a cruise ship was different is an understatement.
GAIL DRAKE: Honoring Africa’s ‘Iron Lady’
Ellen Johnson was born into poverty in Monrovia, Liberia, in 1938.
MICHAEL THURMOND: In Georgia’s ‘Original Vision:’ a 21st-century call to action
On Feb. 12, Georgia will celebrate the 293rd anniversary of its founding by Gen. James Oglethorpe in 1733.
CARLTON FLETCHER: Let’s not let pesky Constitution stand in the way of real America
Republican Florida Sen. Rick Scott has, it seems, come up with a new definition of what it means to be an American.
CHAD WARBINGTON: Update on downtown Albany brewery
One of the most common questions I get lately is “What is happening with the downtown brewery?”
Squawkbox – February 12, 2026
Dr. Jose Tongol is a fine musician, and all his other pursuits make him an exceptionally well-rounded man. But he deserves to be lauded mostly for his life-saving skills. How many in southwest Georgia are alive today because of this man's healing talent?
Squawkbox – February 10, 2026
Great, great article on Dr. Tongol. He is one of the really good things about Albany!
Squawkbox – February 7, 2026
Where is my $197,000 virtual tour of Albany? Taxpayers paid for it, contracted for it, now where is it? An explanation: The product or a cashier’s check for $197,000 is due. In the process, if it can replicate or be bettered with four hours of AI, just deliver the check to the treasury office on Pine Avenue.
MICHAEL FERGUSON II: In today’s America, politics = climate
I do not know a single black family untouched by crack cocaine.
SCOTT LUDWIG: Adrift – The con of the art
To say that celebrating Christmas Day on a cruise ship was different is an understatement.
