Letters to the Editor

Pray for Donald Trump and campaign workers To the editor: One thing this current administration has taught us is how often we must inspect their claims of accomplishments.

There still are no words

   As writers, we strive to have the right words.    Whether it’s to define a particular place or happenings in time, usually we can.

Support your local United Way

   Habersham County United Way’s annual fundraising campaign has officially kicked off. On Aug. 13, more than 135 people filled the room in support. The goal for this year’s campaign is $650,000.

Reducing business restrictions a move in right direction

   Politicians like to talk about “getting government out of the way.” What does that mean, exactly?    Taxes probably come to mind first among ways the government inhibits the private sector.

Build it and he will come

   Almost one year ago, my phone began to vibrate as the name Matthew Osborne flashed across the screen, calling to offer me a job as a reporter at The Northeast Georgian.

Go Raiders!

   There is nothing like Friday Night Lights in Northeast Georgia. Tonight, our varsity Raider football team will line up on the gridiron to face off against the Stephens County Indians on their Reservation.

I lost my best friend

   My husband, Matthew Osborne, is gone.    I still expect him to walk through the door, any door, or walk down the stairs. I’m waiting for something that according to facts — something I typically thrive on and don’t work against me in this manner — is not going to happen.

Time to save all the honey pots that we can

   When the deluge hit Habersham County on Sunday night, all I could think of was The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.    “The rain, rain, rain came down, down, down …” and so forth. Folks around my age probably remember this children’s classic.

Sometimes there are no words

Sometimes there are no words to say. This is one of those times for our editorial team at The Northeast Georgian. Tuesday morning, our newspaper staff learned that Matthew Osborne, our editor, had died. He was a dedicated family man and professional who loved and was shown love.

Letters to the Editor

What kind of country are we? To the editor: I am very concerned about our country – very. I am an old man and have seen lots of elections. And I am a fair student of history. This may well be the most important election in all our years.