The storm after the calm

There is nothing like a steady rain to help you get a good night’s sleep. And there is nothing like being jarred awake by your wife in a mild panic. I’m not exactly sure what Heather first said to me Thursday morning about 5:40ish, but I could tell by her tone we had an issue.

Cold often bothers me anyway

The worst moment of my 36-hour air travel adventure over the weekend came when I turned my cellular devices back on after a couple hours of airplane mode.

Honor the best of our community

Voting for our annual Reader’s Choice contest is going on right now. There is a ballot in the newspaper you are holding and it is time for you to make your voice heard.

Letters to the Editor

Vote for your country To the editor:    Just wondering how most Republicans, including those running for president against Donald Trump, can all kiss up to wanting Trump if they don’t win the election when he says a strong man has the right to do anything he wants.

Dad’s memories: Rabbits, cars, and dog that couldn’t dog paddle

Reading a book a friend gave me about his father, I began to conjure up memories of my own, memories of adventures with our two daughters, Michele and Marcia, as they danced and tiptoed through their young lives.

Check in on your neighbors

Temperatures in Habersham County have dipped dramatically this week, and we will be looking at more mid- to low teens overnight this weekend in the area.

Time to do something this year

“I believe we have run out of ‘next years.’”    With those words in his 2024 State of the State address, Gov. Brian Kemp both summarized the urgency of empowering families to choose the best educational setting for their children, and put the onus on members of the General Assembly to act.

Mockery of our electoral system

We talked in this space last month about the absurdity of the presidential primary system in this country, and that was on full display Monday night in Iowa.

OK, guys, 2024 NFL season, Episode 20, take 1 … action!

When it comes to popularity, the NFL is by far the king across the U.S. sports landscape.    The NFL is not only the most popular sport, but once you reach this time of year, it is easily the most watched television program nationwide.

Pithy quotes to ponder

Pithy.    What’s that? “Pithy” can be several things. But what I like are pithy quotations. They are usually short – sometimes witty or humorous – with a memorable message.    Here are 24 that I jotted down:    “Now is the accepted time to make your annual resolutions.