One of Georgia’s true public servants

When Jimmy Carter left the White House, he could have quietly come home to Georgia and enjoyed time out of the spotlight.    Instead, he used his spotlight, his influence, to continue to help people.

Letters to the Editor

Thank you for deer removal To the editor:    I want to extend a huge Thank You to the crew that responded so efficiently to my call to remove three deer carcasses along Level Grove Road. Within a few hours, the crew came by my house to let me know they had completed the job.

Plains, trains & peanut butter ice cream

When I was about eight years old, I boarded a train to Plains, embarking on a historical journey through Jimmy Carter’s hometown. I toured the historic Plains High School, now a museum chronicling the life and service of the former president and his wife Rosalynn Carter.

Our reaction is important

Before we send our children off to college, we prepare them for a lot of things.    Our primary and secondary schools teach them how to study, and give them other skills they will need to be successful in their classes.

Letters to the Editor

Just what is wrong? To the editor:    What is wrong with our world today? 1. Why are there so many sick people? (The American Hospital Association estimates that 133 million Americans have at least one chronic illness, such as heart disease, arthritis, or hypertension.

Some last thoughts on Christmas music

Driving back and forth between Habersham and White counties this season allowed me to hear a lot more Christmas music throughout the day on the radio stations.

Working towards SMART goals for the new year

This week is a great time to reflect on the past year and all we’ve accomplished or wished to accomplish.    That’s one reason why we’re highlighting stories and photos from the past year in this edition.    It also helps us all create better resolutions, or goals, for the new year ahead.

Georgia has changed in a quarter of century

With 2024’s close, a quarter of the years beginning with “20” are now complete. For those of us who remember the flip from the 1900s to the 2000s, it’s hard to believe so much time has passed.

Is that all there is?

We’ve made it to the end of 2024, almost. But is that all there is?    This line of thinking comes from my grandmother.

Touch lives

This year was filled with ups and downs.    Some of our losses were bigger than others, as were some of our gains.    It was the people who influenced our joy and pain and the decisions that were made throughout the year.