Where we are, where we’re going

Habersham County’s taxes are going up for next year. There is really no stopping it at this point. Even if the tax digest had come out as projected, it’s not like the money comes from thin air. The folks whose properties would have gone up to form the 18.

Trouble getting my ballot

To the editor: On June 10, I received an email informing me that I would be receiving an absentee ballot. I had requested this for this year due to the risk of COVID as I am 71 yrs old.

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.