through the lens

When it comes to challenges not only facing Farragut, Knox County and East Tennessee, but the Southeastern United States and, for that matter, the entire country as a whole in 2022, the economy — inflation and the possible raising of interest rates — and the even more contagious Omicron COVID variant — though supposedly less deadly despite hospital rooms in short supply locally — stand out. Do you anticipate things getting better by the end of winter, in mid-March, on the economic front and/or the COVID front? How closely are the two linked? Tell us what you think by calling Presstalk at 865-671-TALK (8255) or by e-mailing editor@farragutpress.com