Cooper proves mettle as strong leader

While Habersham County is entering a transitional period of leadership, the school system could not be in better hands.

Commissioner still must do better

In the June 9 edition of The Northeast Georgian, we reported about a letter from former county clerk Lindsay Underwood to the Habersham County Board of Commissioners detailing a pattern of unprofessional and aggressive behavior toward her, particularly naming Commissioner Jimmy Tench as a chief...

Letters to the Editor

Harassment cannot stand To the editor: I want to thank former Habersham County Clerk Lindsay Underwood for having the courage to air the harassment that’s been happening at the Habersham County Commission office.

Summer is back

Last summer, we did not have much of a summer. We stayed indoors and watched “Tiger King” and were reminded just how great Michael Jordan was in “The Last Dance.” This year, summer is back for real, and we are ready to enjoy ourselves outdoors once again. But that does not come without peril.

Letters to the Editor

Commandments are our house rules To the editor: Most of us grew up under parental-imposed house rules. At first, it was “Pick up your toys.” As we grew, we had to set the table, rake and mow the yard.

Public comments vital to democracy

Demorest’s City Council recently added a second public comment session to its meeting agendas, one before business is conducted and one afterward. The council, which has been trying to restore decorum to its meetings in recent months, has largely succeeded so far.

Letters to the Editor

Willful ignorance gun control To the editor: I have determined that there are basically two categories of ignorance. There is genetic ignorance. This can be usually improved with education. Also, there is willful ignorance.

Remember and reflect

“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. it flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” – Unknown   Because it is a national holiday and folks are happy to be off work, people tend to say “Happy Memorial Day!

Letters to the Editor

We are better than this To the editor Hope, hate and fear become a part of a child’s life as they listen, watch actions, reactions and body language of the adults in their life. These are impressed on little minds as life lessons. Next door at the Harris home, “Mr.