Only we can fix this together

As we all deal with the ever-changing COVID-19 situation, one prominent community leader in Habersham County said it best. “We must support our local independent businesses,” Clarkesville Mayor Barrie Aycock told The Northeast Georgian. “Yes, we are nervous – even here in Northeast Georgia.

Letters to the Editor

Double standards everywhere To the editor: I’m wondering why we cannot afford Medicare for all.

Virus crisis polarizes America, too

Like so many things have gone in our political climate these days, so have the reactions to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, as it has now been classified by the World Health Organization.

Letters to the Editor

Commissioner has done a good job To the editor: Since we moved our business here in 2006, we have enjoyed this good community to conduct business and hire employees. We are very encouraged by the advent of Partnership Habersham (a.k.a.

School staff sticking together

Habersham County’s school system has nearly 1,100 employees, and Superintendent Matthew Cooper had heavy praise Monday for how they have come together in meeting the daily academic and social needs of the students.

Letter to the Editor

Proud of our All-Stars To the editor: Winning is more than having the most points on the scoreboard. Our 9-10 year old All-Star Basketball team played at East Jackson High School last Friday night.

A century’s worth of progress

Nearly 100 years ago, the Nineteenth Amendment was adopted to allow women the right to vote. It was actually passed in 1919, but it took until 1920 for all the states to finally ratify it, as well as time for it to survive two legal challenges.

Letters to the Editor

Praying for Democrats To the editor: What follows is not intended to be an attack on Mr. Cunningham, but rather my thoughts concerning his letter of Feb. 19. I read his letter (2 or 3 times) and to me his words are laughably foolish, untrue, and generally just lacking common sense.

Time to keep one eye on coronavirus

It’s not time to panic just yet, but the time for ignoring the coronavirus situation also has passed. Not only is the disease hitting the United States – there were two U.S.

Jeanette Alexander Nunnally

Funeral services for Jeanette Alexander Nunnally, 85, of Cleveland, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, from the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Chris Blocker, Honorable Garrison Baker, and the Rev. Danny Jarrard will officiate.