We can all do more

Good grief, these are frustrating times. And the self-centered, me-me-me attitude plaques way too many people. Unfortunately, these egotistical maniacs wear their feelings on their shoulders and are not shy about letting it all hang out no matter where or who is around.

Help our kids be safe this Halloween

The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office is reminding parents and youngsters of some tips to make their Halloween celebrations go smoothly and safely. Parents should feed their children prior to embarking on the trick or treat trail.

OUR OPINION: Bring dignity back to races

We are being bombarded with political ads with early voting underway, but even if you listen hard, you rarely get to actually learn anything about the candidates being discussed. More specifically, we never seem to hear what a candidate will actually do to improve our daily lives.

Spending spree

To the editor: I read Mr. Osborne’s lead article Oct. 19th (front page) with utter disbelief! You mean to tell me that Habersham county officials have allowed a cost overrun of $6 million on three simple projects? I smell something really bad!

Great resume for Biden

To the editor: I made the mistake of watching the news over the weekend ... in fact several times. It just doesn’t pay to do this on a regular basis because there is a sense of “Fairy Land” mentality in our media – TV, newspaper, magazines, etc.

Inflation is here regardless

To the editor: People care about inflation, but to blame the Democrats is forgetting nothing will change if a Republican wins, as the cause of this inflation problem is the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Plenty of ballot questions statewide

It’s that time again: time to show up at the voting booth, make it to the end of your ballot and realize there are some questions you were completely unprepared to answer. Fear not! I’m back to explain these questions so you have a better idea of how you want to answer these questions.

No one cares, so I’m sorry

The voice in my head was clear about writing a column this week. No one cares about the Phillies making the World Series. Everyone here loves the Braves and a lot of them hate the Phillies. They don’t want to hear about it. The voice is right, but I’m doing this anyway.

Ladies and gentlemen, get screened

For more than 30 years, October has been recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with the goal of increasing awareness and raising funds to support research.