What are the drought plans for Savannah River withdrawal?

A proposed new Savannah River water intake to supply the huge Hyundai manufacturing plant is expected to withdraw 20 million gallons a day by 2030. See “Mid-year state budget sails through Georgia House” on page 3A of the Feb. 13 edition of The Hartwell Sun.

Musk’s rush to change America and the world

(Editor’s Note: Last February, I wrote a review of Walter Isaacson’s biography of Elon Musk. This is a follow-up. When you are the richest person in the world, what else could you want? Power. And that’s exactly what President Donald Trump has given his biggest financial campaign contributor.

Celebrating National Love Your Pet Day

I was reminded while scrolling through Facebook memories earlier this week that today is National Love Your Pet Day. Who comes up with all these national days and when they are, I have no clue. Nevertheless, today could be considered a special one for all of us pet lovers out there.

Celebrating Black History Month – Week 1

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the contributions and achievements of African Americans to the United States. It also honors the sacrifices and challenges African Americans have faced in their first for freedom and citizenship.

2025 Legislative Newsletter – Week 4

The Georgia House of Representatives returned to the State Capitol following a winter storm that impacted much of the southern part of the state. We were joined in the House Chamber by the judges of our state’s judicial system to hear Chief Justice Michael P.

Joni, Pogo and ‘The Swamp’

Now  we see  that Joni Ernst, republican senator (Iowa) wants to drain the swamp. We wish her great success. However we are  reminded about a comic strip about the Okefenokee Swamp, whose main character was a possum named Pogo who said “We have met the enemy and it is us.

Local Boy Scout troop looking for new members

My daughter, grandson and I relocated to Hartwell a little over a year ago. We were looking for a small town to live in. I have been a Boy Scout leader for over 65 years and looked forward to being in the Northeast Georgia Area council again.

HB 581 implications bring concerns

Amending our state constitution is a serious matter and should never be taken lightly. Yet, with the passage of HB 581—approved by approximately 63 percent of voters statewide (56 percent in Hart County)—it seems many may not have fully understood its implications.

Bright moments for Loving Life

Sometimes this job brings tough moments that make you question the good in humanity. It seems every disagreement is always more polarizing than the last and opinions aren’t opinions anymore, they’re simply “my way or wrong.

Don’t forget this key to long-lasting relationships

After 57 years of Valentine’s Day celebrations, I’ve learned that there’s one element that must be in the equation of a long-lasting relationship. Humor isn’t the only factor, but I believe that it’s essential in the mix. For a case in point, let’s go back 30 years.