Bill Crane

Columnist

Bill Crane has been a political analyst and commentator for 20 years. A former communications staffer for two U.S. Senators and one Governor in both major political parties, Crane 'grew up' in Georgia politics in a newspaper family. Crane owns his own corporate communications firm in Decatur, CSI Crane, LLC. He is a regular guest on WDUN's "Morning Talk with Martha Zoller," His weekly syndicated column is entitled "One Man's Opinion," and draws on his experience, good humor and life as a son of the south.

Free Speech, Hate Speech & the First Amendment

Among the many lessons I learned from my maternal grandmother, Mary L. Crane, was that it can be tough to hate up close.

7:00AM ( 11 months ago )

Georgia Winning the Water Wars

Though a long way from the Dust Bowl Droughts of 1924-1927, and again from 1930-1935, which contributed to national food scarcity and further complicated the Great Depression, Georgia is in a state of continuing drought, which looks increasingly like the drought of 2007.

8:00AM ( 11 months ago )

Here We Go Again...

The new U.S. House Speaker, Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana, is about to experience the first major test of his mettle and abilities.

8:00AM ( 1 year ago )

A True Heartfelt Salute

My paternal great-grandfather, Charles C. Crane, nearly lost his life during World War I. I can still recall as a child him telling me his haunting stories of war.

8:00AM ( 1 year ago )

When Moore Means LESS

As if Georgia and the American South need MORE HELP in shaking loose the shackles and shadows of the American Civil War, Georgia State Senator Colton Moore (R-District 53) is suggesting that any actual trial or felony convictions for former President Donald J. Trump might likely to incite a new 'Civil War.'

9:00AM ( 1 year ago )

Georgia To Get Quite a Kick

In 1972, the then United States Olympic Committee (USOC), relocated its headquarters from New York City to Colorado Springs, Colorado.

12:00PM ( 1 year ago )

Knowing When It's Time To Go Home

I first had the pleasure of meeting U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky in Scottsdale, Arizona, roughly six months into his first term.

8:00AM ( 1 year ago )

Healing That Great Divide

It was the best of times...it was the worst of times. Thursday evening, August 24th, in downtown Atlanta, Georgia.

9:00AM ( 1 year ago )

And Green Means Go

Though I do not believe that we should or will see a complete fleet conversion from fossil fuels to electric vehicles, they certainly should be a growing part of the mix.

9:00AM ( 1 year ago )

The Trials of Trump

Football season kickoff is only weeks away, as fans begin to break out the stats to analyze and make the case for how their favorites will perform, with prior performance being among the best indicators of future performance.

10:00AM ( 1 year ago )