Communicating via social media is, for me, one of life’s great annoyances

Somehow, in what seems to be the blink of an eye, we’ve reduced our written language from Something there is that doesn’t love a wall to what amounts to Blah blah blah click here. In the Age of Emoji I suppose I should be grateful for words – or even letters.

Bennett won’t cut it, Kirby can’t figure it out

It’s a popular (or unpopular) sentiment as of late – as another controversy surrounding the UGA quarterback situation has once again divided the Bulldawg nation.

Letters to the editor

Don’t forget the vet To the editor: When you travel through this land, And see the wonders of the nation, Whether it be man or woman, If you want to know who made the stand, Don’t forget the vet.

Finally time to take care of myself

I still remember the voicemail, four years later: I have some bad news. You need surgery. I’m scheduling appointments for you with two surgeons first thing next week … Four years later, I still haven’t had surgery. Next week, that changes.

Thank you, veterans

The biggest faux pas of Memorial Day is when folks try to say “Happy Memorial Day!” Their thoughts at that time of year are on barbecues and a day off from school or work, but the occasion is not a happy one. It is meant to honor those who have died for our country in a somber way.

Nov. 11 is a day to honor all veterans who served this country

Thursday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. November 11th was chosen to honor all military veterans, past and present, because “the war to end all wars” – World War I – unofficially ended on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918.

Thanks for Hemlocks help

To the editor: A huge thanks to the Habersham County community for embracing the recent History among the Hemlocks event at the Old Clarkesville Cemetery. Close to 200 people attended one of 12 tours held Oct. 29, 30, 31.

Teamwork sorely needed

Habersham County’s commissioners were hoping to keep Monday’s special-called meeting short, but that did not happen.

Letters to the editor

There’s no accountability To the editor: I was watching various channels looking for the World Series score the other day, but what got my undivided attention is the Attorney General’s questions/answers televised in D.C.

Voters need to make their voices heard

It’s been a long, strange journey over the last two years for the District 5 seat on the Habersham County Board of Commissioners. First, Ed Nichols resigned, leaving a hole that had to be filled at the end of 2019.