Clouding the issue

The world has been captivated these last 10 days by the Olympic Games. The gymnastics events, in particular, have made role models and inspirations out of the likes of Simone Biles and Suni Lee for little girls across America.

Letters to the Editor

Decision on presidential vote To the editor:    Please vote for Kamala Harris for president. Five people were killed on Jan. 6, which should be five counts of second degree manslaughter against Donald Trump. So it should be 39 felony counts, not 34.

The key ingredient to a successful trip on the water

When taking a child or teenager fishing, there is one item more important than rods, reels or tackle – the snack bag. If you forget this key ingredient of a successful fishing trip, morale will quickly sink among your young crew.

Compete safely, fairly in all sports

The Olympic Games are expected to be the epitome of dignified athletic competition for the entire world. The sportsmanship and statesmanship of the athletes and all involved are put on a pedestal for everyone to emulate.

Letters to the Editor

Things have been pretty good To the editor:    Let’s give credit where credit is due here in Georgia.

This car is a Vibe – literally and figuratively

In 2005, I bought a barely-used Pontiac Vibe at a small dealership in Robbinsville, N.C.    Today, that car is parked in front of my house. That’s right, it survived 19 years and almost 300,000 miles.    Like Han Solo once said, I’ve made a few modifications myself.

Respect the safety of children

Though it still seems too warm out for school to start, teachers are already back and the students return to Habersham County Schools on Friday morning, bright and early.    That is going to put a lot of parents and bus drivers back on the road carrying our precious cargo, namely the children.

Letters to the Editor

Thoughts are things To the editor:    Many of us believe the upcoming presidential election may be the one election which defines what type of government we shall have – a republic or a socialist style government.

Lesson in human decency can be learned in grammar school

When I was in elementary school – it was either the sixth or seventh grade – my classmates elected me to fight a boy named Johnny because he supposedly was picking on smaller kids.    It was almost an honor.    The fight took place down at the railroad tracks near the school.

Protect and thank our farmers

In the last week, much needed rain showers have coated Habersham County after several weeks of extremely dry weather that put an excess burden on local farmers.