Letters to the Editor

Racism starts in the mind To the editor: After reading Ms. Crump’s letter concerning a 4-year-old African-American child that was possibly aggressive to other children, it made me think of an incident that happened to me years ago.

For the people, by the people

The people’s participation in government is more important than ever these days. Consider that a few outspoken folks have dramatically affected the configuration of county leadership, a situation that was still in flux as this edition went to press.

Letters to the Editor

Support growth in Clarkesville To the editor: Since its earliest days, Clarkesville has been a magnet for residents, visitors and investors.

A time to gather stones together

Habersham County needs to get serious about its future, and there is no time like the present. The county will be down one commissioner until November, with the qualifying period now about five weeks away to see who will take the next three years in the seat for District 5.

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Honor the Tatums at the airport To the editor: David Bristol is leading in the effort to name the airport in honor of Jim and Marvene Tatum. He appreciates the fact that Jim Tatum taught him how to fly airplanes. He files big jets along with Jim’s son Chris. I owe a lot to Jim and Marvene.

Count our blessings, freedoms

In that hot summer 245 years ago, we declared our independence from England, letting the British know that we would no longer suffer under their tyrannical rule. Brave men and women gave life to the freedoms that we as Americans enjoy today through struggle, hardship and even death.

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Treat everyone the same To the editor: I am aware that racism is still alive and is embedded in the fabric of this community and beyond. It is my job as a black parent to protect, provide and prepare my children for the world.

The line between legality and transparency

Habersham County’s Board of Commissioners considered three candidates for interim county manager over the course of this month, including interviewing two Monday afternoon in an executive session.

Letters to the Editor

More than somewhat offended To the editor: I take exception to a letter printed in the June 23 issue, which stated that “the two idiots who are trying to run our country … don’t have enough sense to be a dog catcher.

Seriously, tear down the courthouse

In the spirit of Ronald Reagan’s famous plea to “Tear down this wall,” we still believe tearing down the old courthouse in Clarkesville is the right move.