To count and be counted

As we polish off another decade, we prepare to once again take a national census of everyone in America. That seems like an extraordinary undertaking when you look at it from a big picture standpoint. If someone asked you to count how many apples you picked today, that does not seem that daunting.

Baldwin, county should come together

The last two weeks have been filled with back-and-forth jibes traded between Habersham County and the city of Baldwin over the latter’s plans to annex unincorporated areas.

Letters to the Editor

Thanks from senior community To the Editor: Today I am thankful for the Habersham County Senior Center. The staff and volunteers served a Thanksgiving meal to a full house. The food was delicious but most rewarding was the feeling of community. The center offers something for every senior.

Shop Local alive and well

As Black Friday looms, it almost seems extinct as a concept. First, everyone has moved their binge deal shopping to Thanksgiving Night anyway. By the time Friday rolls around, everyone is sleeping off the previous night’s eating and pillaging.

Letters to the Editor

R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means To the Editor: Definition of respect: 1. A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities or achievements.  2. Due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights or traditions of others.  3.

Have a safe Thanksgiving

It’s that time of year again, where everyone’s stress level is at maximum and there are pitfalls and emotional triggers at every turn. Wait, of course we meant to say it is the wondrous holiday season and time to rejoice with those we love.

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.

Letters to the Editor

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.