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A perfect investment

News Staff

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Habersham County Superintendent Matthew Cooper is not traditionally one to cede time from the pulpit, but he had a good reason Monday night. Cooper spent a good deal of time at the August meeting of the Board of Education touting Habersham County as the best school system in North Georgia.

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Friday, September 8, 2023

To the editor: The Republicans in the Georgia State Legislature are plotting to remove District Attorney Fani Willis of Fulton County from her post, for an uncustomary reason: She is and was doing her job.

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Friday, September 8, 2023

To the editor: While reading an article recently written in The Northeast Georgian about a couple who had been pulled over and while being written warning tickets for a tag light, a K9 dog was brought out to do a smell check around the vehicle.

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Appreciate those who defend us

News Staff

Friday, September 8, 2023

Who has your back? Who is always there in a time of need? Who takes care of your loved ones and you when seconds are vital in a life-or-death situation? Who allows you to turn off your guard and get a good night’s sleep? Who is always on call? Our first responders.

Shown is a picture of guests of The Northeast Georgian for a Habersham County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event on Monday, Aug. 28. The theme was tailgating and everyone came in their best and brightest weekend gear, mostly in red to support the two-time defending national champion Georgia Bulldogs. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Local matters, now more than ever

Alan NeSmith

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Habersham County is a place where people look you in the eyes, ask how you’re doing and really mean it. Our home is a geographically blessed community nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Charges are more than theater To the editor: I read in The Northeast Georgian this week about the thoughtless reactions that our local legislators have shared regarding the indictments of Donald J Trump.

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Fourth Estate for a reason

News Staff

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

There has been a lot of talk lately about the Constitution and how it applies to many issues we face today, almost 2 ½ centuries after it was written. The Bill of Rights has been stretched and pushed and kicked, but it still makes up the foundation of our American way of life today.

Let’s enjoy the TV content we have

Matthew Osborne

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

The world of television is changing, and there is streaming content coming from everywhere. For everyone “cutting the cord” on cable and satellite, there is someone who orders every known streaming service and is ultimately paying practically the same as they were.

Speak to your grandkids about drugs, fentanyl

News Staff

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Fentanyl remains a significant threat across the state. Illegally made fentanyl is available on the drug market in different forms, such as white powder. The powder fentanyl resembles other drugs and is commonly mixed with cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine.

Braden Henslee leads the fellas out for the preseason game. TOM ASKEW/Special

Give no quarter

News Staff

Friday, August 18, 2023

There is nothing like Friday Night Lights in the South. Tonight, our varsity Raider football team will line up on the gridiron to face off against the Stephens County Indians. Everyone knows, this is a legendary battle.