Deputy shows poise, strength in face of adversity

I knew I had to write Jim Burrell’s story as soon as I heard it. He shared it with me in a conversation that started on another topic, but what had happened to him and his family was something everyone needed to hear. It teaches that bad things can happen to any of us.

Mix zeal with moderation

Habersham County Commissioner Bruce Palmer went into public service to make a difference. He did so for many years as a first responder, and his first term as commissioner has been nothing if not proactive.    Palmer has hosted town halls to help citizens be better informed about county government.

Letters to the Editor

When in Rome … To the editor:    Men and women, like nations, think they’re eternal. What person in his 20s or 30s doesn’t believe, at least subconsciously, that they’ll live forever? In the springtime of youth, an endless summer beckons.

The only path to success is together

Perhaps only those who have been active members of a team will understand this story.    I remember quite a number of years ago the best football team in our region, one that had grand historical proclivities and a future showing no signs of abating, came to its quick demise.

Pick strong local leaders

The witching hour is upon us, and we do not mean Halloween.    It’s election season, with early voting for municipal elections beginning Monday, Oct. 16 at the Habersham County Elections Office in Clarkesville. Early voting runs Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 3.

Deion Sanders could sell milk to a cow

If there’s ever been a human marketing machine, Deion Sanders is one.    I believe Neon Deion, aka Coach Prime, could sell milk to a cow and hard-boiled eggs to a chicken.

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.