May 24, 2013

Letter to the Editor: A message from the owner of Advantage Tactical Company

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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...]

Editorial: A message from The Warcry

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To Heard Citizens, The Warcry (The Heard High School Newspaper) has been able to reach a wider audience since our transition to a digital distribution. Instead of providing the citizens of Heard County with news only once a month, we are now able to give our readers up to date information regarding school activities through our weekly update which can be … [Read more...]

Letter to the Editor: Local Citizen expresses concerns about Federal Government

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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...]

The God Lovin’ Redneck: The Heart Matters

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The Heart Matters For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find [me], when ye shall search for me with all your heart. - Jeremiah 29: 11-13 This Great … [Read more...]

Thank you from Sheriff Henry

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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...]

Thank you from Doyle Scott

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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...]

Letter to the Editor: A message from PAGE president Tim Mullen

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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...]

Letter to the Editor: One Year

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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...]

Letter to the Editor: Autistic child speaks out on bullying

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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...]

Letter of Support for Russ Massa

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HomeScapes, Inc. September 14, 2012 To Whom it May Concern: I am writing this letter today to express my support of Russ Massa for Heard County Commission Chairman. I first met Russ about 16 years ago when he came to work for me at the Eckerd Drug Corporation. He instantly became one of our most valued employees who could always be counted on for his … [Read more...]