Opinion & Editorial

Photo credit: Randy Fath

Photo credit: Randy Fath

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Ag expo highlights essential industry

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
This Saturday, the Hart County Charter System, Hart County Farm Bureau and the University of Georgia Archway program are working together to host the second annual Northeast Georgia Agriculture Expo at our very own Hart County Agriscience Center.
Photo credit: Gene Gallin

Photo credit: Gene Gallin

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The Dawg Bark: Is fairness worth the hassle?

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
State high school associations divide up the schools in their state by classifications in order to try to create fairness between the schools.  Schools are divided by the number of students enrolled.
The scene from the 50-yard line at Dowdy Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina where East Carolina hosted South Carolina in 2021. The 20-17 Gamecock win, settled on a field goal as time expired, is the type of thrilling regional matchup currently being threatened by realignment.

The scene from the 50-yard line at Dowdy Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina where East Carolina hosted South Carolina in 2021. The 20-17 Gamecock win, settled on a field goal as time expired, is the type of thrilling regional matchup currently being threatened by realignment.

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Tradition matters in college football

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Here we are just three short weeks away from my favorite time of the year — college football season — but it doesn’t feel like most years. Following college football news lately is turning me into an old curmudgeon but I’m sure plenty of you can relate. Things just ain’t like they used to be.
The active shooter training team simulates an active shooter situation. Pictured above, the “good guys” in one of the scenarios.

The active shooter training team simulates an active shooter situation. Pictured above, the “good guys” in one of the scenarios.

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Taking recent events seriously

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
A couple weeks ago, one of our reporters took in first hand a training session orchestrated by local law enforcement, notably the Hart County Sheriff’s Office.
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Photo credit: BP Miller

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The Dawg Bark: Hopefully barking up the right tree

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
As you may have noticed, I have not had many bylines in the main section of The Hartwell Sun over the past couple weeks. This is because I have asked to exclusively cover sports for the foreseeable future.
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Photo credit: Karla Hernandez

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Common sense should rule in enforcement of new ordinance

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Last week, after months of discussion and debate from the public, the Hart County Board of Commissioners approved a short-term rental ordinance which could potentially penalize (in fines and licensing status) homeowners for hosting unruly guests at their Airbnb, VRBO, etc.
The Buc-ee’s along I-75, near Warner Robins, is more than a gas station and convenience store. It’s a tourist destination.

The Buc-ee’s along I-75, near Warner Robins, is more than a gas station and convenience store. It’s a tourist destination.

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Buc-ee’s had to be born in Texas

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
The ultimate Texas insult is “All hat and no cattle.” I am not sure how many cattle Arch Alpin III and Don Waskey owned—if any—in 1982. But I can tell you the Texans had a humongous herd of guts and vision when they founded Buc-ee’s.
Photo credit: Mohan Moolepetlu

Photo credit: Mohan Moolepetlu

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Remembering some playful mischief

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Pranks. I love the playful mischief of a harmless practical joke. And last week, I got pranked pretty well. Cantaloupe? Summertime is bounty-from-the-garden time. When I stopped by my friend’s office, Adam asked, “Would you like one of our cantaloupes?” “Sure,” I said.
Photo credit: Giorgio Trovato

Photo credit: Giorgio Trovato

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Best of Hartwell keeps getting better

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Another Best of Hartwell edition has come and gone and we, once again, were blown away by the participation and enthusiasm this community showed. In this, our sixth year of holding the contest, voters set another record for turnout after shattering the previous mark in 2021.
Hartwell staple Vinson Brown stands in front of his pristine lake front property in Hartwell.

Hartwell staple Vinson Brown stands in front of his pristine lake front property in Hartwell.

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Vinson Brown is loving life

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
On a pristine lake front property, Vinson Brown, 88, looks out from his porch to watch the two bald eagles that congregate to his house on a weekly basis in search of food.