Heard County News
Dear Editor, My name is Keith Tompkins and I am the majority owner of Advantage Tactical Company, LLC. There seems to be quite a bit of misinformation and stretches of facts about our company. I am a Georgia native. I serve as an officer for Georgia’s 3rd District GOP. I’m a veteran of the US Navy. I have a wife and two sons that are all very near and … [Read more...]
Dear Editor, As a citizen of Heard County I was wondering what some of our elected officials thought about the recent actions of our Federal Government. The most important question I would like answered is would our Sheriff allow Federal Agents to walk into Heard County and enforce any unconstitutional law? Many Sheriffs have sent letters to the White … [Read more...]
To the Citizens of Heard County: I would like to thank the citizens of Heard County for the overwhelming support in the general election. I have been truly blessed to be your sheriff for the past 16 years, and I look forward to serving you another four years. There were so many of you that gave your time and resources to help me achieve this re-election … [Read more...]
To the Citizens of Heard County: I would like to personally say thank you to each and every citizen of Heard County for allowing me to come into your home while I was campaigning for Sheriff of this county during the last five months. I enjoyed visiting and talking with each of you and I truly appreciate all the encouragement and kind words I … [Read more...]
Dear Editor, The Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) supports public education, charter schools (public and private) and all those involved in educating children of Georgia. This fall, an important vote is to occur November 6th that will impact the future of education in Georgia. On the ballot in the general election is a proposed … [Read more...]
September 29th has just passed. What a life changing day this will always be to me now. I don't think I will ever forget the many thoughts and fear that went through me that Thursday in 2011 when I was told I had leukemia. I wasn't sure this was a battle I would be able to beat and I didn't understand why this was happening to my family and myself. Yet, … [Read more...]
Dear Editor: I want to share my story about being bullied. I am 12 years old and I have Autism. I do things sometimes that make sense to me but not to other people. I wave my hands and move my body in certain patterns when I feel nervous and excited. I call this "my patterns". My patterns help me calm down and make sense of my world. Since I was in Pre-K, … [Read more...]
I have had my battles in the past with drugs and alcohol. And realize what it is to have a problem, and overcome that problem. And over the past few days I have thought about the options of help for those who have a problem. Pathways is a great program that gives an option to people here in Heard County who may have a problem. Although I have other options … [Read more...]
To the Parents, Athletes, Fans, and Citizens of Heard County, In response to the recent article posted on the HeardCitizen.com, I would like to reassure that your child is not only in great academic hands but also at a great place to have athletic success. For some reason, there has always been a feeling that in order to get the exposure needed to obtain … [Read more...]
I would like to take this opportunity to say a heart-felt “thank you” to the voters of the 4th district. It has been a pleasure getting out and speaking with many of you personally. I am sorry if I missed anyone. It has truly been an honor the last 12 years watching our school system improve, not only in quality of the facilities, but also quality of … [Read more...]
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