The news is complicated

To the editor: I’m a Habersham native (Clarkesville, to be exact) who makes sure to visit as often as possible, but I must admit I don’t stay abreast of the local goings-on as much as I’d like to.

Another day of race in America

To the editor: When this incredibly inane story first broke, it was so unimportant compared to America’s other problems, that I chose to ignore it. I should have known that any story involving a black athlete in modern day America, had to saturate what now passes as “news.

Make the most of your meals

Ok, I realize that we are all trying to cut costs and save a few dollars on whatever we need or are buying. I know it’s been really tough for all of us. Whew, you go grocery shopping for the things you really need and oh my goodness gracious you have to be prepared for sticker shock.

County sill money grubbing

To the editor: Brian Wellmeier’s article about county properties being undervalued brings to light some very serious questions that no one seems to be asking, which is normal. The county needs more money.

Watch out for our kids

Habersham County Schools returned to session today, and Tallulah Falls School will return Monday. Our kids will be back on buses and the hustle and bustle of the daily school routine will be upon us once more.

How do the Raiders look? Pretty good to me

It’s usually my job to ask the questions, but everywhere I go lately, I get the same question posed to me. How are the Raiders looking this year?

Convention worth discussing

A lot more than four score and seven years ago, our forefathers laid out the basis for our fledgling nation in a Constitution on which we have based our entire society.

Grey’s Anatomy not so bad after all

I still vividly remember the first time I ever heard of COVID-19. I was on vacation with my mom, dad, and sister, and the events that followed were not very fun.

Lawmakers at critical point with economy

The debate over whether we’re actually in a recession has been as illuminating as most spin jobs for bad news. The Biden administration has been flailing on multiple fronts for several months now, producing a job-approval recession for the president.

I miss biscuits

To the editor: I lived in Habersham on and off from 1993 until 2015, and I just want to say now that I’ve moved away to Florida, I really miss the area restaurants that serve homemade biscuits.