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An American Legend and the Opry – Violet Hensley

There are moments which bring people together. Common experiences such as championship wins of athletes or sporting teams, pivotal events which shape our nation or world, or iconic performances or awards highlighting those who inspire us through performance. I was honored to be among just such a group on Aug. 6, 2016. I traveled to […]

Ringgold’s Randall Franks achieves Certificate of Excellence and attends Leadership Institute

Ringgold Councilmember Randall Franks received the prestigious Certificate of Excellence from the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute at the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) 83rd Annual Convention in Savannah on June 27. He was also recognized for completing the annual Robert E. Knox, Jr. Municipal Leadership Institute. “A key component of elected service is seeking […]

On which side do I fall

I recently found myself sitting in the doctor’s office for an annual test that I take. This was the first time that I noticed that the waiting room had been divided into two. On one side it was marked well side and on the other side it said sick side. I figured that I should […]

 Take down the fishin’ pole

Ripples float endlessly across the lake as a large frog croaks in the distance. The line running from the end of my pole drifts slightly with the light current pulling away to my left as the red and white float moves with the ripples. I had spent much of my time working thus far in […]

Spittin’ for distance

I ran my hands slowly over the green skin stopping occasionally to bring together my index finger and thumb to flick the rind. I listened for that just right thump to tell me inside that the red fruit was perfect for eating. I often heard boyhood stories of my father and his brothers about raiding […]

A Harley and an ice cream cone

One never knows from where your positive influences in life might come. When I was an overweight teen on my first real job at the Dairy Queen, a man rode into my life on a black Harley Davidson to take a job as store manager who would widen my prospective on the world. Ed Cross […]

Film DVD – Randall Franks – Still Ramblin’ plus Trail of the Hawk – Ramblin’ “Doc” Tommy Scott

Still Ramblin’ plus Trail of the Hawk – Randall Franks hosts and directs $25 Randall Franks hosts and directs Still Ramblin’ plus Trail of the Hawk The story of Ramblin’ “Doc” Tommy Scott America’s Last Real Medicine Showman Hosted & directed by TV star Randall Franks – Still Ramblin’ follows Ramblin’ “Doc” Tommy Scott’s unique […]

Music DVD – Atlanta Live

Music DVD – Atlanta Live $25 Donation Share America Foundation DVD features Randall Franks and his band in 2008 performing You Better Get Ready, This Little Light of Mine,  In the Garden,  Leaning on the Everlasting Arms,  The Old Black Fiddle, Interview,  and Amazing Grace Musicians: Randall Franks, Mark Bramlett, Barney Miller,Bill Burdette and Bill […]