Goodbye Hurricane Helene and good riddance

Hello, Hurricane Helene. Goodbye, Hurricane Helene. Please pardon us for showing a lack of Southern hospitality, but you were not welcome to come in the first place and we are glad to see you go. Speaking of hospitality, you didn’t show much yourself.

Mordecai: ‘You’re not supposed to stay dumb for 99 years’

Mordecai Wilson was relaxing in his recliner when we arrived at his home in Lula, a town of about 3,000 in northeast Georgia. I had never met the man, although I’d read several of his letters in a newspaper, words encouraging people to follow God and do the right thing.

Essential workers serve neighbors in need

A faint nightlight shined steadily in the basement room where my whole family spent a restless Thursday night, offering hope that things wouldn’t be as bad as we feared. The power was still on. That was a good start. As daylight broke Friday morning, millions of Georgians were not as lucky.

It’s The Law: How life insurance is involved in estate planning

I have often been asked by clients, to make recommendations on their need for life insurance, and explain any benefits that I see. At first glance, life insurance may not seem related to the distribution of money and property in your estate plan.

What you need to know and can do about your property tax bills

Property tax bills represent a major household expense every year for hardworking Georgians. A homeowner’s property tax bill is mostly based on two factors: the local tax rate and the assessed value of their home.

Remember to wear purple in October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Stopping violence in our community is an important goal that everyone needs to come together to achieve.

A reminder that kindness is needed daily

Can we do it? You and I? Can we be kind? More importantly, can we be kind at least once a day for a whole month? I didn’t think this idea up, but I wish I had because it is a great and much-needed one.

The Biden-Harris Border Debacle: A Humanitarian Crisis

The Biden-Harris border policy has created a humanitarian crisis in America. A report introduced to Congress alleges that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) placed large numbers of illegally trafficked migrant children into the custody of people who had not been vetted.

New transportation options, elimination of funding gaps would help eduation

There is a disparity among Georgia schools when it comes to transporting students to and from their homes. Rural areas with sparse populations deal with long ride times, urban areas frequently have overcrowded school buses, and a nationwide shortage of bus drivers affects everyone.

Foster parents heroes, too, for their sacrifices

We are blessed to live in Rabun County where there are numerous fundraisers for important causes such as advocating for mental health care, bringing awareness and stopping domestic violence, helping those battling cancer and even supporting the local no-kill shelter.