Big step for our community

After a lot of hard work from a dedicated group of volunteers, Habersham County will become home to the Tim Lee Boys & Girls Club next month. This is not just a step forward for the youth of our community, it’s a giant leap in the right direction to help them build the foundation for a great future.

Michael Gerald Holbrook

No formal services for Michael Gerald Holbrook, 64, of Clarkesville, will be held. Mr. Holbrook passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021. Born May 9, 1957, in Habersham County,he was the son of the late Marvin Randolf Holbrook and Mildred Bentley Holbrook.

Letter to the Editor

Make your choice To the editor: When the people fight for not getting the life saving COVID-19 vaccines claiming it is “No Vaccines My Body, My Choice,” then they must be OK with women choosing to say, “My body My choice” on having an abortion. Their choice, you cannot have it both ways.

Safety is worth our support

Habersham County’s Board of Commissioners did what it had to do Monday night to give Sheriff Joey Terrell a fighting chance to restock his officers, but it’s going to get worse before it gets better.

Letter to the Editor

We must stop the lies and conspiracies  To the editor: Growing up I loved musicals. “Oklahoma,” “The King & I” and “The Sound of Music” all wove in its story characters with conflict, but in the end love and integrity won. Beautiful songs enhanced the scenario which reinforced the story plot.

Festival fun, normalcy ready for a comeback

In January, times were still uncertain. We laid out our 10 things we wanted to see in 2021, and one of those was the return of our glorious community festivals. On Dec. 31, 2020, Habersham County had its largest COVID-19 outbreak of the entire pandemic.

Letter to the Editor

Thoughts on Ten Commandments To the editor: Why do you read letters to the editor, do they influence your thoughts on a given subject and how important are they?

Thanks to our teachers

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to add our gratitude for the women and men who teach our children every day. This year has been particularly challenging as we have faced down the pandemic and come out stronger.

Letters to the Editor

The human condition To the editor: As a guy who loves to critique modern day television programming, I wish to offer two programs that, I believe, define the human condition. One is “America’s Funniest Home Videos.” This incredibly popular program has been on for 31 years.

Support small businesses

Recognizing their outstanding service, innovation, and development, Small Business Week celebrates entrepreneurs around the country. Small businesses account for half of America’s workforce, and more new jobs come from small businesses than any other source.