Democrats running wild

To the editor: I want to thank Bruce Hallowell, Jim Threlkeld, Melvin Coley, Bobby Clardy, and another or two whose names I do not recall for their superbly written, educational letters which I wish I were capable of writing.

Mountain Traveler available now

After a blistering summer, the perfect place to unwind and relax is with a copy of the fall edition of The Mountain Traveler. This is the time of year when our millions of acres of hardwood forest leaves turn magical colors.

Don’t blink, it goes by in a flash

“Don’t blink.” Everyone said that the second I gave birth to my baby. It wasn’t the first time I heard that popular saying but there is something about experiencing it yourself that really drives the message home.

A little fall of rain can hardly hurt

Mother Nature always reminds us to be careful what we wish for. Two weeks ago, my wish was for one day without rain. This week, as I tote a watering can around after sunset, I can only dream about a gentle, steady evening drizzle.

Beautiful day for the Big Red Apple

Today is officially the first day of fall. And in Cornelia fall means it’s time for the Big Red Apple Festival. Now in its 34th year, the Big Red Apple Festival offers something for everyone.

Sales tax is fair tax

To the editor: It is not fair for the land owners of Habersham County to pay the burden of debt for the masses. A sales tax is a fair tax. Everybody pays the same rate whether you spend a little or a lot. If money grew on trees, we wouldn’t have these problems! George Locke Arnold Clarkesville

Adversity shows what Raiders are made of

Like a football player who takes a hard hit in a game, I have been trying to shake the cobwebs all week. I have been battling what a home test told me is a nasty non-COVID cold for five days, easily the longest of my entire life.