This isn’t the Country I know

Country music ain’t what it used to be. Pardon my grammar, but it just ain’t.

I’ll see you at the ballpark

As the pollen falls the balls fly. And they drop in the alley gap, we pray. It’s the time of year when you want your child to steal, but not end up in a pickle. The highs and lows of emotion can be found around every diamond.

Vote yes on ESPLOST

The sixth renewal of the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) is on the primary ballot for May 24, and passing it is vital to the continued success of the Habersham County School system.

Why have we stopped asking why?

To the editor: To give you an example, I have seen in the news for over two or more years, street racing in Atlanta and the people in authority keep trying to decide what to do about the problem. Along with the word why comes the word what. What is the problem? Arrest them and confiscate the car.

Georgia – for richer, or poorer

Florida leads Georgia in the rankings for 2022. So does (gulp) Tennessee. Relax, fellow Bulldogs. I’m not talking about college football, nor do I mean the Gators or the Volunteers. Instead, I refer to projections for how each state’s economy is expected to perform in the coming years.

‘Reality’ slightly warped by TV shows

Reality TV is the worst … unless it’s the best. To be more clear, a lot of reality television is absolutely terrible, mainly because it is an absolute misnomer. Most of it is actually quite scripted, or at least set up for specific situations with predictable results.

Locked up on jail ideas

Last week’s District 3 county commission forum – co-sponsored by The Northeast Georgian, Farm Bureau and 107.7 The Breeze – gave residents a chance to hear out the three candidates for what could prove to be an important seat over the next four years.

Consider some other plans

I have been reading with interest the news stories on the county’s issue with what to do with the 1960’s courthouse off the Clarkesville square.