Cursive comeback

There are several new laws and policies in effect right now, and one of the most interesting is how we teach handwriting. Anyone who has seen a teenager briefly freeze in a sort of panic when asked to simply sign their name knows the need for a greater emphasis on cursive handwriting education.

Too much time together

It’s happened. We’ve reached that part of summer vacation where the kids can’t stand each other and are constantly fighting over every little thing. While the boys love spending time together, every summer we reach a point where it’s been too much time together.

Made in Habersham

There’s something about knowing something was made in Habersham. It’s an unmistakable homegrown satisfaction, whether you personally played a role or not. And there’s also joy when you overhear someone mentioning they traveled specifically to Habersham for an item or experience here.

Taking a concert challenge

I’m happy to say that last year was mine and Paige’s 30th anniversary. Since I started my new job at The Northeast Georgian last year, we decided to skip the traditional anniversary trip. But Paige had a brilliant idea.

Letter to the editor

Post office curb needs repainting To the editor: The city of Cornelia needs to repaint the curbing in front of the post office. You can barely discern that it is yellow and parking is prohibited. It has become standard practice for people to park curbside and go into the post office.

Our Opinion: Stay safe

If you’ve been outside this week, you know it’s been incredibly hot. Habersham County is under a heat advisory, and the heat index is expected to be in triple digits. To avoid a visit from our friends at emergency services, there’s a few things you can do to be safe in this heat.

Finding peace in the sand

One of your priorities when playing the video game Minecraft should be finding or building a shelter. At the beach this weekend, I felt like I was watching a woman, complete with a shovel, taking that philosophy to the sand.

Letter to the editor

The perfect spot for a fire station   To the editor:   I humbly request that someone, preferably someone in Habersham County or Clarkesville administration, or both, explain to this elderly and pessimistic resident why building a new fire station in the busiest part of downtown Clarkesville...

If we have plenty of clean water, we should feel blessed

   Have you ever thought about the importance, attraction, and power of water?

Use your voice

   Summer may make many of our minds float away to vacation mode, but our voices are still needed here at home.    Several of our local governments are working on finalizing budgets for fiscal years that begin July 1.