Opinion & Editorial

Help protect the Okefenokee

To the editor: In response to Dink Nesmith’s editorial last week about the imperiled Okefenokee Swamp, I would like to add a few comments and inform Georgia’s concerned citizens how they can have a voice in protecting the swamp in perpetuity.

Believe in recycling

To the editor: I never thought too much about recycling until I read in the paper that the Habersham County Landfill will reach capacity much sooner than expected, possibly in two years. Since then, I have been checking everything that I use to see if it is recyclable.

Disappointed in court system

To the editor: What about the court cases Gerald Johnson presided over while was on the bench? He admitted in court that he was a wreck and also under the influence of alcohol. All of the cases should be allowed to be heard over again. The court system has failed the people of Habersham County.

Raper is a treasure

To the editor: William H. “Bill” Raper is a community treasure. In his long-time role with the Clarkesville Library, Bill is the go-to source for all things related to Habersham history.
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We must hang together

One of the most universal concepts in our society is that you often get what you pay for. We talked in January about citizens being angry with County Manager Alicia Vaughn’s salary at $187,950, according to her new contract.
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Debt problems

To the editor: Under Biden, the National Debt is going down. So what the Republicans want us to do is shut down the government causing our debt to increase because our standing for paying our bills will cause our government to not pay our debts (bills) that we caused.
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Build high-end condos

To the editor: In my opinion, the old courthouse should be removed and Victorian style architecture high-end (only) condominiums be built.

‘Reality’ is often disappointing

I hate watching commercials. I mean, we’ve all seen the Burger King one, though, right? In addition to learning what rhymes with Whopper in the most annoying fashion possible, that commercial is now the new “Rick Roll,” where people tack the commercial onto the end of seemingly relevant videos.