A refresher on why the Electoral College exists

Every four years, we Americans reacquaint ourselves with our unique institution, the Electoral College. It’s also worth reminding ourselves why it exists. But before that, here is a brief refresher on the Electoral College. Each state is apportioned “electors” based on its congressional delegation.

Go Vote! And make Rabun County No. 1 in the state.

Election Day is less than one week away but the last three weeks of Advance Voting have been bustling with voters eager to go ahead and cast their ballots. Local poll workers worked tirelessly to prepare for Advance Voting and daily as they see hundreds of voters a day.

Neighbors helping neighbors in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Day 7. Day 7 in Mitchell County, N.C., in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene was like nothing most people had ever seen before, including the locals. The devastation was especially unlike anything I had ever seen before. I had the opportunity to travel to Mitchell County, N.C.

F-word not used much by national media

Brace yourself. I am going to use a four-letter word in this column. Yes, the reprehensible “f” word is coming. Fair. This four-letter “f” word certainly has been used less than the other “f” word of the same letter count made famous by Samuel L.

The maligning of Red Hats, rallies & rebels

Tucker Carlson gave a speech last week in which he summarized the experience of the American People who have endured unprecedented oppression and intimidation by, what he calls, “The Machine.

Timber owner say Okefenokee mining ban would violate Constitution

One of the names that comes up in the controversy regarding the possible permitting by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to allow mining for titanium dioxide on Trail Ridge at the edge of the Okefenokee by Alabama-based Twin Pines Minerals is attorney Joe Hopkins of Charlton County.

Georgia, seize opportunity to make lasting changes

I was in kindergarten when I got my first allowance – complete with a contract between my parents and me. Among its wise provisions was that I couldn’t spend a single week’s allowance all at once, but if I saved for multiple weeks I could spend all my money on one item.

It’s Round Two in trying to sleep with hose up my nose

About a year ago, I wrote about my problem with sleep apnea. That’s what doctors call it when your breath takes a pause, or several pauses, during sleep. And you may snore. Now, I don’t think I snore in bed; at least my wife has never complained.

Celebrate recovery in our community

The Rabun County community comes together to support one another on many occasions. This weekend provides another opportunity to help by breaking the “stigma of addiction” and supporting individuals struggling with mental health problems. This Saturday, Oct.

Once again, no Nobel Prize in Literature

It is my sad duty to tell you, dear readers, that I have once again been denied the Nobel Prize in Literature that I so richly deserve along with the 11 million Swedish krona, about $1 million, which I would have donated to my favorite charity -- me.