Hartwell: A model for fiscal responsibility

Buried deep on the agenda for last week’s meeting of the Hartwell City Council was a presentation made by certified public accountant Christian Hatch of Williamson and Company based out of Clarksville.

No Hands But Yours

Years ago, a group of college students decided to form an “Apathy Club” on their campus. They advertised the meeting but unfortunately, no one showed up. The explanation was, students  were too apathetic to attend. Much has been reported about the huge problems plaguing the world.

Christmas: Shattered. My Parenting Rep: In Shambles

It’s happened. My last-born found out the truth about good, old St. Nick. It did not go well. I’ll cut to the end and just tell you that I’m the biggest liar ever to live; that’s the primary takeaway. It was just over a year ago now, but this time of year, obviously, brings it flooding back.

A theological dimension on homelessness

I’d like to add a theological dimension to Staff Writer Rachel Black’s article, “Homelessness in Hart: ‘a vicious cycle’” November 28, 2024. In Christian theology there is no question that God favors the poor. God calls upon human beings to love one another, and to care for the poor in particular.

A memory-lane ride through Brantley County

Somewhere around Hortense, I began to wonder: “When was the last time I was on this stretch of U.S. 301 South?” By the time I got to Raybon—home of Wayne Morgan, my friend and world-class outdoor photographer—I decided that I couldn’t remember when.

In Georgia, we do things right

Rivalry week in college football is always the last weekend in November, and stands at a time where tensions between rival schools are at a fever pitch.

Clean, old-fashioned hate? Hardly

When Georgia’s Hall of Fame head coach Vince Dooley took the gig in Athens back in 1964, the last Saturday in November featuring the rivalry game with Georgia Tech was a huge deal in the Peach State. At the time, the Yellow Jackets held a very slim 27-26-5 advantage over the arch-rival Bulldogs.

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.