Opinion: My journey into this year will be different

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By Dink NeSmith on Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Two of Georgia’s greatest visionaries were H.G. (Pat) Pattillo and Dr. J.W. Fanning, co-founders of Leadership Georgia. Both men inspired me to think beyond “my small world.” On New Year’s Eve 1992, the pair visited my office. Dr. Fanning’s (seated) motto was “May you stay alive as long as you live.” When we rode horses in Costa Rica, Pat would challenge me, “Ride hard or eat my dust.” (Submitted Photo)
Two of Georgia’s greatest visionaries were H.G. (Pat) Pattillo and Dr. J.W. Fanning, co-founders of Leadership Georgia. Both men inspired me to think beyond “my small world.” On New Year’s Eve 1992, the pair visited my office. Dr. Fanning’s (seated) motto was “May you stay alive as long as you live.” When we rode horses in Costa Rica, Pat would challenge me, “Ride hard or eat my dust.” (Submitted Photo)

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