Getting my views out

To the editor: I have lived in this lovely area since 1999, and have noticed changes that have improved the Habersham County, and some that have not. My biggest disappointment is being censored online when I try to share anything political with my friends.

Now is tomorrow’s ‘good old days’

Tuesday was officially the first day of summer, though school has been out for almost a month.

Getting things right

Perfection is a state often pursued but rarely achieved. Even so, that is what we at The Northeast Georgian strive for in absolutely every issue. Most of the time, we are successful, but there are times that human error – either made by us or someone who is a source – can get in the way.

On Father’s Day, remember that dads are supposed to sacrifice

Remember the old TV show “Father Knows Best?” Well, if you are a father or if you ever had a father – that would include us all – you probably know that fathers don’t always know best. Sometimes they guess.

Giving thanks on Father’s Day

Today is about giving thanks for our dads. On this special day, I truly believe we are to give thanks and to honor our dads. Exodus 20:12, “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Finding our growth zone

Demorest is suddenly seeing a flood of new building projects, including the apartment complex on 441 Business Highway and a proposed complex on Arlington Street. A lot of folks came out to protest the latter complex, saying they did not want apartments in their neighborhood.

Still feeling the sting years later

It’s been 19 years, but I still feel the effects every time I put my shoes on. We moved around a lot when I was a kid, but we settled in St. Petersburg, Fla., for most of my school years. I started mowing the lawn before I was 10, but our yard was not all that large, so it was pretty easy.

A letter on gun control

To the editor: I wish to begin my letter by expressing my sympathy for victims and families involved in mass shootings. It would have to be horrible beyond words. I cannot change what has happened, but I can address the future.