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.

We can’t afford to be irregular

They call them “voting irregularities,” that’s the politically correct term. The phrase does not sound so bad on the surface, but it could do irreparable damage in our democracy.

Letters to the Editor

Officers meant no harm to child To the editor: To the grandparent who filed the complaint about the Demorest Police for following the regulations of their duty I would like to make a comment. We all have a place and duty to ourselves and society. Please don’t try to make life any harder.

Letters to the Editor

Will we answer with negativity or with love? To the editor: Division and disharmony are rampant, even here in Northeast Georgia. Condescending, sarcastic remarks have become weapons of choice, wielded to belittle those who hold opposing views.

Time for all of us to be vigilant

When the Habersham County School System students and teachers return to school Sept. 8, it will have been six months since they have been in a traditional school environment. Granted, 14% of the student body chose virtual learning, but the great majority chose face-to face instruction.

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Truth about CCD To the editor: It has been brought to my attention that a letter to the editor last week exhibited false claims about myself and the newly incorporated group Concerned Citizens of Demorest (CCD).

Run for the right reasons

In the midweek edition of The Northeast Georgian on Wednesday, we profiled seven candidates for the soon-to-be two open spots on the Demorest City Council. That is half the council that will be decided on Nov. 3 in the general election with no runoffs, just the top two voter getters taking office.