Georgia Garvey

Georgia Garvey

Georgia Garvey

Georgia Garvey is a writer, wife and mother to two boys for whom she prioritizes kindness and good manners above all other accomplishments. 

She previously worked at the Chicago Tribune, RedEye and Daily Herald newspapers, and was the editor-in-chief of the Tribune Publishing's Pioneer Press and Lake County News-Sun publications. 

She lives in suburban Illinois, where, each day, she battles the tempestuous and formidable faucet in her kitchen sink. 

Recently Published

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What Do We Know After 9/11? Little, If Anything Sep 12, 2026

Like most Americans who were adults on Sept. 11, 2001, my life is divided into "before" and "after" ... Read More

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Approach Today Having Learned the Lessons of the Past Sep 05, 2026

It's a time for fear. The United States is engaged in an undeclared war — one of which the pu... Read More

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Dolly Parton Was Rich in All the Right Ways Aug 29, 2026

One of the unfortunate realities of getting older is finding that the people you like begin to die. ... Read More

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An App a Day Keeps the Parents Away Aug 22, 2026

Well, it's back-to-school season again, and parents across the country know what that means: It's ti... Read More