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.

Find your local officials

   A new cycle of elected officials has been sworn in, and there are commissioners and councilmembers ready to serve the public in 2024.

Letters to the Editor

Drive a self-charging electric car To the editor:    I had an idea to place a propeller on top of an electric car to charge the batteries once 20 years ago, however it was already thought of by an inventor in Japan.    I have learned it was not used because of the danger factor.

Raiders epitomize selflessness

   Although I did catch the final few games last year when I arrived at The Northeast Georgian, this season has been my first in-depth look at Habersham Central’s boys basketball team. Color me impressed.    Yeah I get it.