Register now and cast your vote

The Nov. 3 general election is quickly approaching. Though we have had a less than acceptable turnout for the past two local elections, during a presidential election Habersham has a great history of turning out in large numbers.

Letters to the Editor

Something fishy going on in Baldwin To the editor: Why is Baldwin being picked on? Earlier this year, Habersham County rejected the annexation of land to Baldwin which would have allowed 736 housing units being brought into the Baldwin City limits.

Let’s move forward in Demorest

Demorest has seen two factions in town working to affect changes in city government for months now, but neither has made any progress. One group has been seeking the recall of Councilmen Nathan Davis and John Hendrix, while the other wants to Mayor Rick Austin out of office.

Letters to the Editor

Take COVID-19 seriously To the editor: We would like to thank each and every one of you for your prayers, donations, kind words, and for being there for us after the loss of our beloved daughter and sister, Donna Lynne Blalock. We were cheated.

Letters to the Editor

Election time once more To the editor: It seems like once a week I receive a letter asking for money to help a candidate win the election. More frustrating are the telephone calls which come in to the house phone. To solve it, I do not answer unless it is a number I recognize on the caller ID.

Fill out that Census

The push to get everyone counted in the Census 2020 got somewhat lost in the pandemic shutdown, but the importance of it has not. Census Day was supposed to be April 1, but by then we were all sheltering at home, trying to safe from COVID-19.

Letters to the Editor

Granddaughter was in danger To the editor: I am the grandparent to whom you are referring in your letter “Officers meant no harm to child.” I filed the complaint about the Demorest Police, the police did not follow the law regarding the removal of my granddaughter from my home.

From the darkness came the light

Sept. 11, 2001 was one of the worst days in American history. To school children in 2020, it is a historical event, like the generation above them might look at the Kennedy Assassination. But for many of us, it was a Tuesday morning we will never forget.

Stay vigilant as we move forward

There is nothing like a big win under the Friday night lights to pep a community up. Our Raiders delivered with a big victory allowing many to forget for four quarters and feel normal again. After six months of fighting COVID-19, it was healing to kick off a new football season.

Letters to the Editor

We need Medicaid expansion To the editor: This state’s governor and legislature have made it clear that they value business over health. Although, this was obvious before the pandemic. Hospitals have been closing in rural counties all over the country, but mostly in the south.