A letter from your doctors

Letter from your doctors To the editor: We are medical professionals serving Habersham County and are asking you, the residents of Habersham, to exercise strong social distancing and hygiene practices in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

We will adapt, serve in this crisis

The Northeast Georgian is your community news source, and we are here to keep you informed in times of war and peace, prosperity and despair, and most importantly, in sickness and in health. We love to bring you all the good news – and sometimes the bad – twice a week, every week.

Letters to the Editor

Panic is really a coup To the editor: I am not a conspiracy buff by any means. However, this Coronavirus story is looking like a huge travesty forced upon our country to remove a duly elected President. Not everyone will agree, but just read on and look at the facts.

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.

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.