The environmental impact of shopping local

Shopping at locally owned businesses benefits everyone from local business owners to the people they employ to the communities where they operate.

How communities benefit when consumers shop local

Ideas about shopping are never set in stone, and the pandemic illustrated just how quickly consumer trends and opinions can change. Many individuals are now reevaluating how they spend their hard-earned money, particularly since inflation has affected just how far a dollar can be stretched.

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 Nov. 19-24, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.

Project seeks monarch sightings in Southeast

During recent winters, volunteers from the Southeast and Gulf states have provided thousands of observations of monarch butterflies.

The Fargason Holiday Feud

My wife Renee and I have been married fourteen years, and we rarely fight with each other. Not to brag, but I’m and exceptional husband and I live by the motto of “Happy wife, happy life,” which probably saves my bacon more times than not.

A Different Perspective on Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving approaches, we naturally focus on what we are grateful for. We list the blessings in our lives – family, friends, health, provision – and rightly so, as the Bible calls us to be thankful people.

Shop Local this Saturday

Small businesses are the backbone of Georgia’s economy. They’re owned by our friends, neighbors, and families. They create jobs, support our schools, and help our communities stay strong. Small businesses also give us choices.

Touched by Genetics

When we are born we are what we are because of what we inherit from our parents. We inherit our looks, coloration, hair and eye color, height, intellect and just about everything that makes up who and what we are. These biological traits are inherited.

Every boy should be so lucky as to have an Uncle Billy

This Thanksgiving story began 70 years ago. Every boy should be so lucky. When I was 6 years old, he was more than my uncle. He was my hero. Uncles are men who can span any generation to become a boy’s best friend, too. Our bond began as soon as I could walk and talk.

So many helpers on this day of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season where we find ourselves surrounded by family and the comfort of traditions. Yet for some, this time of year can also bring a stark reminder of what they lack. Weather that be a warm meal, a safe place to sleep, or the company of loved ones.