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.

2025 Legislative Newsletter – Week 7

The Georgia House of Representatives began the sixth week of the 2025 legislative session on Tuesday, Feb. 18 after Presidents’ Day on Monday.

Have you ever been fired?

The news is full of federal firings. Have you ever been fired? I have. Twice. The first time, it was by a phone call to my Damascus Hilton room in Syria. I was participating in a Middle East Travel seminar. I would be back in three weeks, but Gov. Roy Barnes couldn’t wait. Resign or be tossed.

Mister Charlie

*Editor’s Note: Jon Hunt grew up in Nuberg and is a 1965 graduate of Hart County High School. He now lives in Florida and is a Senior Associate with Florida Business Exchange, Inc.   It already felt like mid-July one hot June day in Nuberg, Georgia.

Who’ll need all of this stuff from 58 years of marriage?

   As I sit in my tiny, overstuffed study at home, I am almost embarrassed, So much material, so many books, so many clippings, so many letters, files, cabinets. Memorabilia galore. Somebody, or somebodies, will have to go through this overkill after my wife and I are gone.