Students’ essays rewrite the history of this wacky world

Did you know that Christopher Columbus discovered America while cursing about the Atlantic? And that his ships were called the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Fe?    No, I didn’t know that either.

Down a slippery slope

There are many people who love and support former President Donald Trump. There are also folks who do not.    Both of those opinions are well supported here in America, where we are free to think whatever we want about any political candidate.

Letters to the Editor

‘Why’ questions important to ask   To the editor:    Thank you for publishing Jack Sharpshair’s letter on Dec. 22. He nailed it with his list of “Why” questions. I know many readers of The Northeast Georgian have thought these thoughts before.  Like why do we have 28 degrees and global warming?

One more letter to Santa

Dear Santa,    How are the final preparations for your big night of travel coming along? Do you remember me? Yes, I know, it has been a long time since I’ve written you a letter. I reckon the last time I mailed you one was from 210 South Ninth Street in Jesup, Georgia some 40 years ago.

Yes, Virginia...

Editor’s note: Francis P. Church’s editorial “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” is one of the most famous editorials ever written. It first appeared in The New York Sun in 1897. It is The Northeast Georgian’s pleasure to share this famous editorial with our readers once again this year.

Letters to the Editor

Asking the who and why To the editor:    Two very important words that have disappeared – why and who.    When we were very young we had a tendency to ask why a lot of times. Have you stopped asking why?

Tears are part of Christmas, so just embrace them

I have no problem crying should the need arise. Some men have a tough time saying that, but I do not.    I have cried more than I wanted to this year, particularly in light of my dad’s passing in May. But there have been tears of joy as well, some of those I have documented here, too, in my columns.

Cheers and Jeers

THUMBS DOWN or perhaps more like sideways to the Habersham County Board of Commissioners on their resolution to the landfill issue with construction and demolition waste.

Letters to the Editor

Choose the side of good To the editor:    It never ceases to amaze me that there could be so many calls for restraint on the part of Israel and no calls for restraint on the part of Hamas.

Mental health resources available at the holidays

The holidays are supposed to be a time for celebration, joy and gathering with loved ones, but for some, it is not always the happiest time of the year, especially for people with mental health conditions like depression and anxiety who often see their symptoms worsen.