Thank goodness for fall

We’ve had the first cool mornings, and I’m seeing more orange, red and yellow in the trees. It can only mean one thing: my absolute favorite time of year is here. In fact, my calendar tells me that the first official day of autumn is tomorrow, Sept. 22. For a lot of people, fall means football.

Lots at stake in midterm

To the editor: The open border policy of President Biden and the Democrats has provided the U.S. with a flood of more than 2 million immigrants and, even more devastating, a killer drug business. On Feb. 16, the DEA reported drug overdose deaths exceeded 100,000 over a 12-month period.

A seasonal thing

To the editor: I have always enjoyed immensely the fall season. As the year progresses, I find myself once again negotiating with God. I promise to be a better person if He will only allow me to enjoy one more amazing fall. He, of course, has done His part. As for my part, not so much.

Candidates should face each other

Capitol Beat News Service reported Wednesday that, after weeks of back-and-forth political posturing, Georgia’s U.S. Senate candidates have agreed to a televised debate. U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., and Republican challenger Herschel Walker will meet Oct. 14 in Savannah.

World feels loss of Queen Elizabeth

The world mourned the passing of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II over the weekend at the robust age of 96. And when I say “the world mourned,” it really did feel like the whole world was in mourning for this gracious, beautiful and much-beloved monarch.

Brothers and sisters in music support each other

After a scintillating performance, members of the Central Gwinnett High School band sat down on the track on the home side of Raider Stadium on Friday night. They wanted to see what the Band of Blue would produce, and the home band did not disappoint.

Here’s to the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair!

Since 1975 Habersham County’s own Chattahoochee Mountain Fair has thrilled locals and visitors to our community. This week-long event has become a family tradition providing countless laughs and lasting memories.

A fleeting meeting with Gorby

The last few weeks have seen the passing of two prominent world leaders – both of whom saw major powers through the entire Cold War – in Queen Elizabeth II and Mikhail Gorbachev.