The path that angels fear

Lately I’ve found myself using this phrase often: “Well, I’m going to take the path of least resistance on this one!” And that’s what I proceed to do — survey the situation, take the easiest route possible, get it done.

Letters to the editor: On Hartwell’s generosity

Recently Hartwell has seen a lot of families relocating to our beautiful city and asking about life here. Well let me tell you that you won’t find a better to place to call home. There are many reasons that Hartwell is a great place but none as good as the people that live and work here.

Letters to the editor: On growth, candidates

We have all noticed a considerable increase in building activity in the county. Requests for approval, by our board of commissioners (BOC), for new subdivisions has overloaded the system resulting in the construction of poorly planned and oversized developments.

Racism series part 4: It’s time to complete the healing process

It’s difficult sharing one’s thoughts in the arena of racism, because I know that it is not easy to address both sides of a controversy. There are some who believe that America is racist and there are those who maintain that it is not.

‘Ain’t no right way to do the wrong thing’

Entitlement: “The condition of having a right to have, do, or get something.” –The Britannica Dictionary. If you are wondering why Georgia Power is so determined to have its way with toxic coal-ash disposal, reread the definition of “entitlement.” In a dozen words, that’s why.

Woe to you when spoken words don’t match body language

“How would you like to see the play downtown—that musical?” my wife asked the other day. “That’s fine,” I said. “Whatever you want to do.” Later in the day, she said, “I think I want to stay home tonight. I’ve got some reading to catch up on, and I’m kind of tired.

On subdivision regulation

Dear Property Owners of Hart County: The Hart County Board of Commissioners may be lowering your property values soon.  On the plus side, taxes may go down. On the minus side, your retirement or legacy may decrease. Current growth along the I-85 corridor is predicted to continue.

Letters to the Editor: On the Hartwell community

Welcome to Hartwell!  It’s the beginning of summer and our biggest tourist season in town. Do we embrace it or disdain it? I grew up in a tourist town near Cape Cod. We were a blue collar cottage community, hosting families from all over New England each summer.

There she sits (written 9 years ago)

There she sits, unblinking eyes wide open, still as a summer sky, my three-year-old granddaughter (she’s now thirteen) sits and steadfastly watches the parent-approved television program. It was at that moment that I realized that I needed to write something about her.

HYDRA helps families all year

Last week, Hart Youth Development Resource Association (HYDRA) hosted its annual Spring Fling fundraiser benefiting area kids and parents looking for something for them to do.