To another 50 years

We all have some sort of memory of going to the fair, whether it’s showing an animal we’ve raised, spinning around on a ride or simply eating a powdered sugar-covered plate of funnel cake.

Go Raiders

It’s finally here. The Raiders football season opens tonight at home, and it’s a big one – Stephens County. Our boys are excited, and we’re excited to see how our more experienced Raiders match up against a young Indians team.

Keeping our schools safe

As we start a new school year, one thing on our minds is safety in our schools, and it’s on the mind of our school system, as seen at the Habersham Board of Education work session last week.

Now is the time

Mayor Barrie Aycock looked around the room during Clarkesville’s meetings Monday night with a question — did anyone know someone willing to run for office?

Take the next step

Imagine starting your dream business, pouring your energy and money into it, only to come to the realization months later that you can no longer sustain it. According to data from the U.S.

Leadership needed in Baldwin

From water issues to financial issues, Baldwin is struggling. Fortunately, leaders are trying to fix these issues, but seeing the ire of residents on multiple occasions, it may be too late.

Thoughts on the new son of Krypton

There’s a new Superman movie, and it’s not bad. I’ll admit my expectations were low, and I was mentally preparing myself for the emotional charge if the John Williams theme played, so my perception from one viewing may be a tad skewed.

Hoping for no news

When we saw the rack of raincoats on sale this weekend, my little one reminded me he needed a new one for camp. He immediately pulled out a camo print one, and, impressed, said, “They make raincoats in camo?” “It looks like it,” I told him.

Coming together

  One thing is for certain – Demorest knows how to throw a party for our nation’s birthday.

Letters to the Editor

Greater FDA guidance needed on tobacco harm reduction   To the editor:   A recent survey of healthcare practitioners uncovered a concerning misunderstanding of the role that nicotine plays in the adverse health effects associated with smoking cigarettes.