Help trash the litter problem

The last thing anyone wants to see on their way to the lake is swaths of trash littering the roads.

The Blotter

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: March 23 • James Winfield Jones Jr., 36, 131 Eagle Heights Road, Canon, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, battery (family violence) and third-degree cruelty to children.

Georgia Environmental Hall of Shame nominees?

Looking around distant corners can be iffy, but we can rely on an old adage: “The past is a good predictor of the future.” As expected, 2021’s General Assembly was a game of political hopscotch. Two steps forward and one step back. Or vice versa.

Kudos to CTAE students, staff

Hart County Schools’ graduation rates have steadily increased over the past few years to the point that moving even higher may be difficult to accomplish. That is certainly a good problem to have.

City-girl, farm-girl adventure launches 54-year friendship

Pam NeSmith Guest Columnist When our parents—Albert and Flora, Lamar and Willene—brought us to the University of Georgia, we were strangers. I remember walking into brand-new Brumby Hall’s room 641, and there you were—sitting on a pull-out bed. You said, “Hello!

Say ‘Hello’ to Hart County

It’s that time of year again. Time to say hello to Hart County. If you’re reading this, you may already know Hart County well.

Gold Dome has a ‘Death Valley’ too

On the South Carolina side of Lake Hartwell, there’s a giant gridiron edifice that you can see from your boat. Clemson’s stadium is dubbed Death Valley. Indeed, Coach Dabo Sweeney and his orange-clad Tigers have a tradition of laying to rest their opponents. But this time, I’m not talking football.

Thank you Hart for being so welcoming

About two and a half years ago, I wrote an introduction column in this space. Today I say goodbye to a community that has been more than welcoming. At 39 years old, I still am young enough to answer when opportunity knocks, and that is exactly what is happening.

Log-truck law proposal needs a second look

A single day in Hart county two weeks ago reminded us how an average daily commute can end in tragedy. On March 4, two people lost their lives in crashes, forever impacting their families and their friends.

Book explores William Bartram’s legacy

The nature bug bit her early. In fact, Dorinda Dallmeyer was so young that she can’t remember not being curious about all things outdoors.