There’s nothing like a good book

Members of the Board of Education and other school officials were blown away Tuesday by a presentation about how new reading materials purchased last summer by the school system have made a dramatic difference in the education of Habersham County students.

Letter to the Editor

Tested To the Editor: We’re living in a time when the enemy is in full force and are close to against “God’s Church.” But all the while, God’s keeping score.

Our history is shared by everyone

“What Black folk? There ain’t any.” That is a major misperception by many locals encountered by Audrey Davenport, who wrote the third section of the recently-released history book “Habersham200” entitled “African-American Communities of Habersham County.

County, state need strong leaders 

The political winds are picking up speed with about 15 weeks until the Georgia primaries. Candidates are announcing their runs for state and federal offices every few minutes this week it seems, including County Chairman Stacy Hall, who is taking a shot at the Georgia Senate seat for District 50.

Letters to the Editor

Exposing the ‘Wizard of Demorest’ To the Editor: At Tuesday evening’s work session of the Demorest City Council this week, new council member Dr. John Hendrix performed the role of “Toto.

Letters to the Editor

Let’s hear all the evidence To the Editor: To date, I have been a lifelong resident of Stephens County and a registered Independent voter since age 18. The current political trend to put partisanship over national interest is very disturbing.

Bryant’s death a sad dose of reality

The world was stunned Sunday by the helicopter crash that killed nine people in California, including basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and two other young girls were who were her teammates, along with a well-known baseball coach and his wife.

Letters to the Editor

President not keeping promises To the Editor: Many think this president is doing a great job of making our country great again.  Well I disagree, as Trump promised to show his taxes. He promised to get Iran to give up their pursuit of Nuclear weapons.

Businesses are our lifeblood

Just 14 years after Georgia was admitted to the Union as a state, Scovill Fasteners began serving customers in 1802. Over the last 200 years, hundreds of businesses have come and gone, but some have had the staying power to continue serving Habersham County and the surrounding area.

Letters to the Editor

New year, new understanding  To the Editor: I wish to start 2020 on a fresh, more understanding note. As someone who occasionally writes political letters, I would like to understand Democrats better. I have valued friends who identify as Democrats while I am a staunch Republican.