Letters to the Editor

Protect the Constitution To the Editor: My husband passed away 10 years ago at the age of 82. He was a lifelong Republican which is unusual for our generation in the South. Born in the days of the Great Depression and its aftermath, we understood hard work and sacrifice.

Farming invaluable to economy

Farm-City Week in Habersham County seems to some like just another government proclamation or one of an abundant supply of “Something Something Awareness Weeks” that fill our calendars and social media timelines. But it is far more important with far-reaching implications for our economy.

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Guns cause more deaths than vaping To the Editor: The media is now awash with articles, news reports, and other “blogs” concerning the rapid rise in vaping by U.S. citizens, and the associated deaths as a result. To validate this concern, I asked the Internet what the answer was.

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. If it’s not controlled, it can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease and other health problems. One in 10 Americans have diabetes — that’s more than 30 million people.

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The patriotism of NHMS To the Editor: Hello Habersham County, did you know about North Habersham’s Middle School Veterans Program? I am a staff member there, and a retired U.S. Navy Veteran. I attended the program on Nov. 11. I saw behind-the-scenes practice by students and staff members alike.

Relay for Life kickoff

Cancer is a dreaded six-letter word. All of us have a family member or friend who has been diagnosed with a form of this disease. Many people reading this have battled cancer themselves, or they may in the future.      Monday, Nov.

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The importance of your vote To the Editor: When I was a senior at North Habersham High School, I had the privilege to register to vote. I was so excited that, in the fall, I could vote in a presidential election. Since that time, I have exercised my right to vote in every election.

Do you have a question for the candidates?

You’ve probably read that voter turnout for the Nov. 5 special/election was pitiful at best. Approximately 15% of the registered voters participated. We hope you were not one of the 85% that was too busy to vote. However, if you were, you can begin to redeem yourself by voting in the Dec.

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Make sure your doctor and insurance plan work together To the Editor: Did you know that currently if you have to visit the emergency room at your local hospital, even if the hospital is an in-network hospital, the emergency room doctor could be an out of network provider on your plan without your...

We can do better

Of the 26,374 registered voters in Habersham County, only 3,864 participated in the general/special election held Tuesday. That means more than 85% of the registered voters in our community didn’t take the time to vote. They didn’t perform their most basic civic duty.