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Joe Dennis

Joe Dennis is a journalist, teacher and a struggling father of three boys.
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Issues

It's Time to Ban Semiautomatic Weapons

Since the federal assault weapons ban expired in 2004, eight mass shootings in America that killed 129 people combined involved legally purchased semiautomatic weapons.

Family

My 3 Sons: The Trampoline

Looking for that perfect toy that fosters your kids' needs for rowdiness while providing peace in the home? Think trampoline.

Family

My 3 Sons: The White Sox Game

I remember clinging on to every pitch when I attended my first professional baseball game. Twenty-seven years later, my son seemed more interested in other things.

Education

It's the Students, Stupid (in Athens Patch)

Last week's events at The Red & Black offer a reminder to those involved in education that it's always about the students.

Family

My 3 Sons: Hide (the remote) and (watch daddy) Go Seek (in Athens Patch)

Matthew, I love you, baby. Just please tell daddy where you put the remote.

UGA's Grady College hosts Peabody Awards (in Athens Patch)

The 71st annual Peabody Awards, recognizing excellence in electronic media, were distributed Monday in a star-studded ceremony at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York.

Family

My 3 Sons: Parenting Restrictions (in Athens Patch)

I'm 35, but living under similar restrictions that I endured under my parents' roof. This time, it's my three sons putting on the restrictions.

Family

My 3 Sons: Getting more relaxed with each child (in Athens Patch)

Our parenting styles have gotten more relaxed with each child as we've realized we cannot protect our three sons from every germ, bump and bruise.

Family

My 3 Sons: Let it Snow (in Athens Patch)

Our annual trip to Chicago usually results in a white Christmas for the boys.

Family

My 3 Sons: The Santa Question (in Athens Patch)

Most parents dread the day their child questions Santa Claus. Without my wife, the resident question-answerer in our home, I developed a six-step method for answering in this question.