This is the Tale of the Turnip

   Isn’t autumn the best in Northeast Georgia? Over the past few days, I’ve heard a number of people comment about how much they love the fall. However, folks vary on why they particularly enjoy this time of year.

You can’t depend on AI to do all your writing for you

   It hadn’t been a good day, so I asked Artificial Intelligence (nickname AI) to write my column. His real name is Bard. His full name is Bard Dot Com.

Letters to the Editor

It takes two To the editor:    In bypassing political obstructionists whom seem to be soft on communism, under the extremist title, and whom are not in alignment with whatever a platform or political party decides, it’s best for the voters not to retain them in office.

The sooner, the better

   The transfer of inmates from Lee Arrendale State Prison cannot come soon enough. The facility is a blight on our community and an embarrassment to the tenets of basic freedom.

Your local paper is here to stay

   Your local newspaper is here to serve.    Our Mission is to publish a distinguished and profitable community newspaper. The entire mission statement is in the lower left-hand corner of this page. In every edition you will find it there.

Letters to the editor

You can prevent forest fires To the editor:    My name is Rodney Forester. I graduated from Rabun County High School in 1970 and received the French and Science awards at graduation. I was also chosen for the leadership award.

Letters to the editor

Response to county on C&D To the editor:    This letter is in response to the Sept. 22, 2023 article in The Northeast Georgian, by Julianne Akers titled, “County looks to get a handle on C&D.”    First, I would like to thank Julianne and The Northeast Georgian for a very well written article.

Political forums materialize

   The Northeast Georgian will host a political forum for Baldwin’s mayoral race at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, here at the newspaper office.    In the past, we have had candidates debate right outside in the parking lot, with folks bringing their lawn chairs to hear the political discourse.

Letters to the editor

Musings on a new jail To the editor:    Anytime there is a need for a product or service and you meet that need with a product or service, you have an opportunity. The recent TV stories about overcrowding in the Fulton and Clayton County jails is a perfect example.

Cheers and Jeers

   THUMBS UP to the folks running Downtown Cornelia for putting on another fabulous Big Red Apple Festival over the weekend.    We had visitors from all over to enjoy car shows, hayrides, vendors and plenty of fun with our local residents.