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Porches are a prominent feature of homes in Chautauqua. As you walk the tree-lined paths through neighborhoods, you hear lively discussions punctuated with laughter. There is a variety of scheduled “porch chats” on specific topics, but most are impromptu visits among friends—old and new. This photo was taken from the porch of our hosts, Erroll and Elaine Davis. We met in 2008 when Gov. Sonny Perdue appointed me to the Board of Regents and Erroll was chancellor.

Porches are a prominent feature of homes in Chautauqua. As you walk the tree-lined paths through neighborhoods, you hear lively discussions punctuated with laughter. There is a variety of scheduled “porch chats” on specific topics, but most are impromptu visits among friends—old and new. This photo was taken from the porch of our hosts, Erroll and Elaine Davis. We met in 2008 when Gov. Sonny Perdue appointed me to the Board of Regents and Erroll was chancellor.

There’s another way to spell ‘eutopia’

Is it eutopia or utopia? I’m no scholar. But in Greek, “utopia” translates to “no place,” which can only be found in books. I’m not talking about that one. My topic is on “eutopia,” a “good place” where happiness flows and everything is almost perfect. Impossible? Not if you know where to go.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Kaleidoscope of Love

I was recently doing my morning walk, wearing my ear buds, when I heard them play an old love song. In the song the singer was extolling his undying love for his lady friend. And I got to thinking about the word “love”.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Giving thanks to law enforcement

Just moments after we sent the paper to the press last week, we received word about the tragedy out at Apalachee High School. At first, like many of you, we didn’t believe the initial reports as they weren’t from major news outlets.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Carroll will be sheriff

Hart County Sheriff’s Office Captain Chris Carroll will be the only candidate for sheriff on November’s ballot, after time ran out for opponent Tracy Mize to file a notification to run as a write-in candidate.
Archery deer hunting season will open to Hart County residents this weekend.

Archery deer hunting season will open to Hart County residents this weekend.

Archery deer hunting season opens Sept. 14

Bow hunters in Hart County, rejoice! According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) statewide archery deer hunting season opens up to the public this Saturday, Sept. 14. Last year, 85,000 archery hunters harvested 55,000 deer.
Steve Coughlin and his band Probable Cause received four nominations from the International Singer Songwriters Association last month. Pictured above (from left to right): Mickey Davenport, Steve Coughlin, and Scott Callaway.

Steve Coughlin and his band Probable Cause received four nominations from the International Singer Songwriters Association last month. Pictured above (from left to right): Mickey Davenport, Steve Coughlin, and Scott Callaway.

Coughlin, Probable Cause earn four ISSA nominations

While “Just Whisper,” the third album of local Hartwell musician Steve Coughlin and his band Probable Cause has yet to release, its first single “Going Home,” is already making waves.
Pictured above:The cast of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. The performance will open at the Hart County Community Theatre Sept. 20 an runs through Oct. 6.

Pictured above:The cast of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. The performance will open at the Hart County Community Theatre Sept. 20 an runs through Oct. 6.

Community theatre to present “The Mousetrap”

The Hart County Community Theatre invites the public to support its production of Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery play, The Mousetrap, beginning on opening night, Sept. 20.
The Hart County Board of Education honored OneHartBeat Executive Director Bobbie Busha during its meeting Sept. 9. Pictured above (from left to right): Board chair Kim Pierce, Grayson Williams, Bobbie Busha, and Superintendent Jennifer Carter.

The Hart County Board of Education honored OneHartBeat Executive Director Bobbie Busha during its meeting Sept. 9. Pictured above (from left to right): Board chair Kim Pierce, Grayson Williams, Bobbie Busha, and Superintendent Jennifer Carter.

OneHartBeat Foundation hires new director

The postponement of Hart County’s football game against Flowery Branch until Monday forced the charter system to hold its regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting simultaneously across Campbell Dr. as the Dogs beat the Falcons 35-14.
Hart County Chamber of Commerce

Hart County Chamber of Commerce

County to continue funding Chamber

After the Hartwell City Council’s meeting Monday night, numerous members of the public gathered at the Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting to hear the county’s stance on the same subject: the Chamber of Commerce’s firing of Lindsey Ingle.