Opinion & Editorial

Photo Credit: Clay Banks

Photo Credit: Clay Banks

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Thanks for keeping Hart Co. clean

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Over the months, we’ve highlighted several organizations who place an emphasis on keeping Hart County clean and scenic. We just want to take the opportunity, whenever possible, to recognize their dedication and emphasize how important that work is.
Sista cat is a good climber, but getting down is an issue for her. Twice I’ve been lifted in the tractor’s bucket to retrieve her. And twice, out of reach, she had to spend the night in the top of the barn. The problem is solved. Grandsons William, left, and Fenn NeSmith helped build Sista a ladder.

Sista cat is a good climber, but getting down is an issue for her. Twice I’ve been lifted in the tractor’s bucket to retrieve her. And twice, out of reach, she had to spend the night in the top of the barn. The problem is solved. Grandsons William, left, and Fenn NeSmith helped build Sista a ladder.

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It’s 5 o’clock somewhere

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Margaritaville’s Jimmy Buffett—as wildly popular as he is—never had a chart-topping record until he collaborated with country star Alan Jackson. The mix of sand-in-his-sandals Buffett and 10-gallon-hat Jackson teamed for “It’s Five O’clock Somewhere,” which became a monster hit for both.
Photo Credit: Danny Lines

Photo Credit: Danny Lines

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
On the potential package stores referendum:   Here’s my response to last week’s article in The Hartwell Sun, “Question to allow package stores could appear on ballot”. I also sent this to Mayor Johnson (and council members).
Photo Credit: Liam Truong

Photo Credit: Liam Truong

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Flat Stanley visits Hartwell

gailmanter
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
I guess its been about two weeks since I received a taped up No. 11 business envelope in my mailbox! Closer inspection revealed it’s sender. It was from Mason, our grandson who lives in Florida. Opening it quickly, I knew it had something to do with his schoolwork. So what do I find inside?
Photo Credit: Max Harlynking

Photo Credit: Max Harlynking

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Whatever happened to the time-tested ‘because I said so’?

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Someone wrote in to syndicated columnist John Rosemond, asking if he agreed with giving incentives, such as money or chips to be cashed in, to young children to encourage them to help around the house. Here is part of his answer: “I’m not for paying children to assume responsibility in the home.
Photo credit: Eberhard Grossgasteiger

Photo credit: Eberhard Grossgasteiger

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Lessons in Faith: Jesus calms storms

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
In this life, because of the cunning behavior of the devil, storms are always raging. Yet, we are comforted by the words of Jesus from John 16:33 (NKJV) 33These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace.
Photo credit: Priscilla Du Preez

Photo credit: Priscilla Du Preez

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A remedy for racial strife in the U.S.

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Those who think that they alone have the complete truth in analyzing difficult moral problems, are deceiving themselves. Such a position demonstrates a degree of pride and ignorance that will destroy any hope of successful solutions to the problems at hand.
Photo credit: Daniel McCullough

Photo credit: Daniel McCullough

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Moratorium time must be spent wisely

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Last Tuesday, the Hart County Board of Commissioners approved a wide-ranging moratorium on new subdivision developments, one which disallows development permits of subdivisions that would be built along county roads. It’s the second county moratorium currently in place.