Monks’ Walk for Peace brings out the best in us

I’m trying to figure out why all the talk about Making America Great Again? America has been great since I’ve been here and I suspect it will be great when I’m gone. That is because it is made up of good people who do good things. No one comes close to Americans in charitable giving. In 2024, U.S.

Upcoming public meeting for ‘Foothills Landscape Project’

The Foothills Landscape Project is a sweeping forest management proposal from the U.S. Forest Service that could reshape a vast portion of the Chattahoochee National Forest.

Give generously during this season of love

Love is in the air during the month of February as many couples celebrate Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14. It’s important to show appreciation to that special someone in your life, but another way to show love is by giving generously to the countless nonprofits in Rabun County.

Valentine’s Day can be tricky, but here are some ideas

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so, guys, what are you going to do for your beloved wife on Feb. 14? I have asked myself that question every February for 59 years, so obviously I have experience. I have learned things through trial and error.

Kemp: ‘We will always put the safety of our people first’

An open letter to my fellow Georgians: In recent weeks, our state has faced a seemingly endless onslaught of weather events.

Hatchett: Week Four Under the Gold Dome

Your Georgia Senate has officially begun passing legislation to improve affordability and strengthen opportunities for hardworking Georgians.

Here’s to good health and a lot of good food

OK, it looks like I may live to fight another day. I just got a clean bill of health from my latest checkup at the request of my insurance company. All systems are go. Physically, all the numbers were good.

Federal ‘guidance’ and Georgia schools: Who’s in charge?

Georgia lawmakers have raised transparency concerns over federal “guidance” communicated to the state Department of Education (GaDOE).

Round 2 also goes to crews

In a week’s time, Rabun County was blasted with two winter storms -- icy Fern and snowy Gianna. Both brought a powerful punch that could be knockout blows in a heavyweight boxing match.

The American Revolution

-April, 1775. Paul Revere rides the streets of Boston. “The British are coming, the British are coming.” -July 4, 1776. The Declaration of Independence is signed. -Sept. 17, 1787.