The Hartwell Sun
No justifying Guidestones attack
News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Opinion & Editorial
Georgette gives Liam Munore a velvety thank-you kiss for her new, cooler summer haircut.
Llamas add adventure to the farm
Dink NeSmith
Llamas get a bad rap as spitters. Yes, if provoked, they will spit. If a llama’s banana-shaped ears go back, and it starts gurling, watch out. I should have known better than to get too close to Georgette’s new baby, Dalai.
But in 25 years—just once—have I had a water-hose shower in the barnyard.
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Photo credit: MChe Lee
Something old could help a new problem in the school system
Dan Hunt
The Hart County Board of Education recently voted to approve the purchase of about 67 acres of land off Bowman Highway. The land, located between the Agriscience Center and South Hart Elementary could be used for a number of possibilities.
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Photo credit: Quino Al
Mental health hotline a positive step
Dan Hunt
Last week, we covered an important new service soon available for Georgians and Hart County residents, a mental health crisis hotline.
The 9-8-8 direct line will operate just like 9-1-1 and send the caller directly to a trained National Suicide Prevention Lifeline counselor.
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Photo credit: Aaron Sousa
Short-term rental issue needs compromises
Dan Hunt
We are glad to see the Hart County Board of Commissioners listening to “both sides” in the recent short-term rental ordinance issue. As is the case with most controversial topics that come before our county’s elected officials, this issue is nuanced.
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Kay Cleveland shows off her coloring book, which serves as a map of historical places in Hartwell.
Kay Cleveland
Josh Brannen
Everyone serves someone in one capacity or another, and whether that’s through politics, raising children, or business, serving is factored into it all. Kay Cleveland, 85, has made a life out of serving and she did it for the community and the family she loves.
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Alan NeSmith
Awarding three Father’s Day blue ribbons
Dink NeSmith
Supply-chain disruption has stayed in the news. I often wonder what I’d see if I could peek into one of those shipping containers at the ports. But what I wouldn’t see is enough colorful paper and bows to wrap my Father’s Day present this year or ever.
No way.
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Photo credit: Yassine Khalfalli
Schools among those feeling gas crunch
Dan Hunt
Last week we covered some troubling fiscal news coming out of the school system. It’s unsurprising that the schools’ transportation finances are suffering from the gas crisis but it was still somewhat jarring to hear the facts: an average of $4.
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Photo credit: Adam Kool
There’s a whole world out there
Dink NeSmith
Do you ever look and not see?
I’m guilty of that sometimes.
But usually, I am fascinated by the simplest things. I like what European author/poet/songwriter Charlotte Eriksson has to say about that. “There’s a whole world out there, right outside your window.
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun Sideview mirror shot of three volunteers from The Pointe Church pumping gas and volunteering time and money in Lavonia on May 26.
Delivering papers and receiving generosity
Dan Hunt
I was taking in the tragic events unfolding from Uvalde, Texas last Monday and Tuesday as our deadline for the May 26 paper came and went. I was still processing the news and didn’t feel like I had the time or bandwidth to crank out a meaningful column on the topic for you.
Wednesday, June 1, 2022