Given the robust election that has dominated the nation's news, it might seem like both the Democratic and Republican parties are unstoppable forces of political culture.
In 1944, there were two Thanksgivings in Georgia.
Dear Editor: If this past election has taught us anything, it’s that each of our votes truly matters and must be counted. To make sure that a fair election process happens every time, we must have fair electoral maps and end the practice of gerrymandering. We all need to play an active role …
Dear Editor: We, Georgians, find ourselves in the unique situation of having to elect two US senators. This position has the entire country looking to us to save Democracy. But before Georgia can save America, we have to recognize some truths.
A lot of people are wondering this year, what is there to be thankful about at Thanksgiving?
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Dear Editor: Does Mike Buffington even have a clue? The populist rhetoric has come to an end, he states.
The Great Populist Experiment has come to an end.
Dear Editor: There is a very old saying: "Just as a person lights one candle from another and the original flame is not diminished, so too, we are never lessened when we pass our internal flame to another person."
Dear Editor: Despite non-stop personal attacks and strong efforts from our local Democratic candidates, Jackson County saw massive Republican victories last week. With voter turnout in the county up almost 36% from 2016, both Representatives Tommy Benton and Houston Gaines won easy re-electi…
As I write this, the outcome of the General Election for president isn't yet known. Given the size of the turnout and flood of absentee ballot voting, it may be some time before all the votes are counted across the country.
Over the last decade, America has finally begun to come to terms with its sordid history of lynchings.
Dear Editor: Is the current administration out of step with most American citizens? Numerous pieces of environmental legislation have been overturned by executive order in the past three years. At the same time, most Americans say the government is not doing enough to mitigate the effects of…
Dear Editor: In his letter to the editor of Oct. 7, Ron Bridgeman asked the question: "Why would anyone vote for Trump?"
Last week's on-line political forum for candidates appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot in Jackson County wasn't as boring as some previous forums, but it didn't set the world on fire, either.
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Dear Editor: I’d like to reply to the reader who asked why anyone would vote for Trump and at the same time explain why I could never vote for Biden.
Dear Editor: Last week on the opinion page, a letter to the editor asked the question, “Why would anyone vote for Trump?”
I've been shocked at how many people don't seem to think the COVID virus is real or very serious.
Dear Editor: I sympathize with Mrs. Myers regarding her recent Letter to the Editor where she addresses inherent issues of pursuing herd immunity and her discomfort with staying home/limiting contact during the pandemic.
The Georgia Department of Economic Development is charged with working with local communities to market our state’s business advantages, with the end goal of creating jobs and opportunities for Georgians.
Dear Editor: Finally, it appears Donald Trump is following his instincts and curtailing his own re-election chance.
Helen Matthews Lewis is the most famous woman from Jackson County you’ve never heard of.
Dear Editor: Thank you for all the articles regarding the SK facility. I believe this facility is the absolute worst thing for our area.
“There are a few times in life when you leap up and the past that you’d been standing on falls away behind you, and the future you mean to land on is not yet in place, and for a moment you’re suspended, knowing nothing and no one, not even yourself.”
I sat outside at a drive-in theater in East Tennessee Saturday night as the sun set and the temperature began to get cooler. I pulled out a blanket and settled into the outdoor chair I brought with me.
So this is what American politics has come to.
Dear Editor: Say what you want about President Trump, but one thing that must be acknowledged is that when he says he’s going to get something done, he does it. One area this has been very apparent in is the area of human trafficking, otherwise known as “modern-day slavery.”
Masks save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, but not everyone understands why they’re effective.
Dear Editor: Mike Buffington's column of Sept. 9, "Both parties should reject radicalism," I pretty much agree with the firs two sections, as well as the concluding section. I don't disagree with the general thought. I think his column is well-meant and several points he made were very good.
Dear Editor: What would happen if Social Security funds ran out? How many seniors do you know who would not be able to survive without their monthly Social Security benefits? Could seniors afford their medical care if the Medicare portion of Social Security ran out of money?
Dear Editor: As a life-long runner, former high school cross country coach and now, the grandfather of an elite high school distance runner, I would like to commend everyone involved in organizing and executing the race at Lamar Murphy Park last Saturday.
Which is more dangerous to the United States, left-wing radicals or right-wing radicals?
Dear Editor: In our Democracy, the greatest power we have is our VOTE.
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Dear Editor: For those of us who make Northeast Georgia home, the news that a local hospital in Commerce is shutting its doors should be alarming because access to healthcare is important whether you or a family member needs care.
Dear Editor: This is a note to you, Mike Buffington, and the Democratic Party.
Dear Editor: September is Suicide Prevention Month and it's important that we are there for each other and take steps to prevent suicide. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's theme for the month is to #KeepGoing, by taking simple actions to safeguard our mental health and save li…
What do the following have in common: A nasty divorce involving a child out of wedlock, the theft of high-tech secrets, national political wrangling, international court intrigue, Jackson County and billions of dollars on the line?
Dear Editor: State Representative Tommy Benton made headlines this weekend for belittling the legacy of Rep. John Lewis on a radio interview at WJJC. It made national news.
Dear Editor: Today the office of president is occupied by a man who uses cruel and vindictive words and actions on a daily basis. No one, it seems, is immune to his hateful and misleading comments. It is sad and disappointing to me that his behavior is so juvenile.
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Rep. Tommy Benton is an embarrassment to Jackson County.
Dear Editor: One hundred years ago, women won the right to vote.
By Virginia Stephens Webb
Jackson County's three school systems are doing their best to reopen for class and to create a sense of normalcy amid a time that is anything but normal.
Should the City of Hoschton create a police department?
Regis Philbin, who died last week at the age 88, was remembered Friday on the morning show that he started in 1983 and retired from in 2011.
I've long regarded social media with disdain. While there are some good things that have come from social media platforms — keeping in touch with old friends and family — much of the social media world has become a swamp of misinformation, disinformation and distortions.
By David R. Altman
In politics, you have to pick your fights thoughtfully. Those who attempt to fight every battle usually end up looking nuts, or they burn out from fatigue.
Dear Editor: My name is Roger I am a white male who is 51-years-old and I live in a northeastern suburb of Atlanta. I am a veteran of both the military and law enforcement and cannot for the life of me understand why our Governor, Brian Kemp, has deliberately issued an executive order over…
Dear Editor: I'm an 93-year-old female. I just had a doctor's appointment, the best one I've ever had. My blood pressure was perfect, my weight at 117 lbs. and everything else was good.
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