Lifting our future

There’s something good happening in Habersham County. People are coming together in support of our children to help them grow into our future leaders. They are building strong character and a strong future for our community. And, they are working to lift our kids now when they need it most.

Public notices can benefit you

Habersham County Interim Finance Director Kiani Holden and the county’s finance department are working to build awareness on where to find information about government projects. One place people can find information is in the Legal Advertisements section of this newspaper.

Letters to the Editor

Health, safety, welfare   To the editor:   I believe that we will see a reversal by our nation’s highest court concerning any appellate court ruling which would limit the score of our highest elected official in advancing the protection of our American countrymen in emergency situations...

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.