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.

Letters to the Editor

Get control of spending To the Editor: After three hours of a very painful, convoluted [Demorest] City Council meeting, several valid issues were never resolved.

Find what inspires you

In January, The Northeast Georgian reached out on social media to find out what inspired our readers during the year 2019. In the Feb. 7 weekend edition, we told the tale of Sandi Densmore, who battled cancer and won with her loving family by her side.

Letters to the Editor

Giveaways To the Editor: I remember when the Republicans complained about the Democrats always giving away things. So now when a Republican does it, it is a good thing.