Letters to the Editor

Keep supporting school bands To the editor: It has come to my attention at least one school is planning to cut time for band practice next year. Please don’t let this happen. I am a livid sports fan and have coached through the years.

Big week upcoming for county

As March dawns, we face a crucial week in Habersham County’s history. The filing period for local elections runs from Monday to Friday next week, and with three seats up in the Habersham County Commission, decisions made this week could well affect this county for decades to come.

Letters to the Editor

Not a big fan of the Left To the editor: I am so disgusted with the politics of the total morons that are leading the left down the path of socialism (communism) if I wasn’t on oxygen that I couldn’t breath.  When the feeling kicks you right in the gut, you know something is wrong.

Primary system needs a change

According to a Washington Post report over the weekend, Sen. Bernie Sanders has been briefed by U.S. officials that Russia is attempting to help his presidential campaign.

Letter to the Editor

Minimum wage plans dangerous To the editor: In the 2020 election, several candidates have said that they support a national minimum wage hike, including former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Drunk driving is a deadly choice

There are only so many ways to say that the highways in this region are dangerous, especially State Route 365. To be fair and honest, there is no way to absolutely assure that everyone will be safe at all times out on the road.

Letters to the Editor

Rebuttal to Doug Collins To the editor: Rep. Doug Collins failed to mention that in the Republican-controlled Senate impeachment trial all witnesses were blocked and documents withheld.  What innocent person blocks all witnesses that could clear them? This is not American.

Our next moves will shape the county

It is hard sometimes to recognize a critical moment in time when it is actually happening, but it is time to stop and take a look around right now in Habersham County. It feels like a pivotal time in this county after a Manic Monday for local politics.

Letters to the Editor

Don’t destroy a child’s snowman To the Editor: My 15-year-old daughter loves snow and snowmen. So, when we were blessed with snow last Saturday, she was delighted. She donned her warmest clothes, broke out the sled, played in the snow with her dogs and – you guessed it – built a snowman.

American Legion looks to bolster forces

The American Legion celebrated its 100th anniversary last year across the nation, and Habersham County’s chapter turned 100 right behind it. The chapter here – Post 84 – was founded Feb. 6, 1920, as folks after World War I felt there were not enough people taking care of veterans.