The Blotter

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at Hart County Jail for Feb. 25 - March 3, 2025. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer.

Humane Society to hold Second Saturday adoption event March 8

The Hart County Humane Society will hold its monthly “Second Saturday” event Saturday, Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the J. Robert Mauldin Animal Sanctuary located at 1364 Reed Creek Highway. Stop by to discuss adoptions, fostering and volunteering with the shelter.

Step up and demand a real action plan

Our national debt is too big, but there’s a reasonable way to go about cutting costs and there’s a reckless way to do it. What we see is just reckless and mean-spirited. Voters simply wanted prices to come down and immigration brought under control. We’re still waiting.

Stand up, speak out

The good shepherd provides his sheep with adequate food and water while protecting them from wolves and other dangers.

Our opinions do not carry the force of law

When the Supreme Court issues its rulings on any matter, it is called an opinion even though it carries the force of law. That was determined early in the history of our nation when the court decided in the Marbury vs. Madison case in 1803 that the Supreme Court has the power of judicial review.

What about us?

The article in last week’s paper included an article about the Hart County Board of Commissioners approving $2.4 million in paving projects.  I did not see where any of the roads to be repaved included any in the Tugaloo Bay Subdivision. We are a large subdivision.

2025 Legislative Newsletter – Week 8

The Georgia House of Representatives reconvened on Monday, February 24th and my colleagues and I diligently worked to move legislation through the committee process.

She’s the boss

I’ll bet that some of you reading this, when you saw the title, perhaps assumed that it was referring to my wife, Janet. That would’ve been a good guess, but no, she’s not what this piece is about. The SHE in the title refers to our thoroughly black cat Boo.

Remembering a fellow Rotarian

When I was in the eighth grade, I job shadowed the late Kerri Pruitt at The Elberton Star for job shadow day.

Transparency is in the best interest at every level

Hart County’s new U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Mike Collins hosted a meeting at the Hart County Public Library Feb. 20.