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.

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.