Letters to the Editor

Election was depressing To the editor:    I was born in Habersham County, Macedonia community, Low Gap Road, 87 years ago.  My sister Nell still lives on the old homeplace on Devereaux Stewart Road.  I visit quite often. Here’s my opinion on the election:    “gloom, despair & agony on me.

Waters will always be on my mind

   As they rolled his polished-oak coffin into place, a recording of “Georgia on My Mind” set the mood of the packed funeral-home chapel. That song is one of my all-time favorites.    Inside that casket was a high school classmate and one of my all-time favorite football players, Marcus Waters.

What the numbers show

   There are some interesting numbers from the election right here in Habersham County.    First of all, while we all know Habersham overwhelmingly voted Republican, Republican candidates were not equally supported, according to data provided by the Secretary of State’s office.

Letters to the Editor

Commissioners not listening to public To the editor:    I attended the special called commission meeting Wednesday, leaving with the same disgusted feeling I’ve had leaving past meetings. They don’t listen to comments. Their mind is already set.

The woman who endured war

   Eva Thelka Eisenhut was born in 1928 in Apolda, a small town that later became part of Communist East Germany. She was the oldest of four girls living with their parents in a four-room upstairs apartment.    Poor but happy, they were a close family.

Honor our veterans

   Public celebrations and services honoring veterans are often organized by veteran service organizations.    Just look at Jim Morgan. He is the commander of our local DAV Chapter 15, and now commander of the American Legion Post 84.

Letters to the Editor

Thankful for Lois To the editor:    In this beautiful month of gratitude, I’d like to take a moment to recognize an unsung heroine in our Habersham community.  As a longtime reader and subscriber to this newspaper, I always turn first to Lois Chitwood’s Lifestyle column.

Here’s to year 32

   As I woke up on my 32nd birthday on Sunday, I did a little bit of self-reflecting. It almost felt like I was planning my New Year’s resolution or something. This year is going to be more about making the most of my time, but also being more intentional about slowing down.

Thank you to our poll workers

   As we write this editorial, the outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election is still unknown. We also realize as you are reading this editorial on Wednesday, there is a good chance America will still not know the official outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election.

Electoral College safeguards elections

   Every four years, we Americans reacquaint ourselves with our unique institution, the Electoral College. It’s also worth reminding ourselves why it exists.    But before that, here is a brief refresher on the Electoral College.