Stop signs are not just suggestions

News flash: There is a stop sign at the corner of Benson Street and South Forest Avenue in downtown Hartwell. I know this because it is next to The Hartwell Sun building. Everyone who works here knows this as well.

Veterans have valuable resource

Local veterans are fortunate to have a little extra help accessing the well deserved benefits they receive for their service to our country. The Georgia Department of Veterans Services served more than 1,600 veterans in Hart County in 2019 and another 1,200 in Elbert County.

Gangs aren’t just a big-town issue

We learned firsthand this past week that  gangs are not just a big-city problem. Street gangs don’t care how big the town is. A homicide on Monday on Friendship Road involved two people police believe to be gang affiliated.

Some moments meant to be remembered

As anyone who has ever read any of my little pieces can attest, I sometimes wax philosophical with a sprinkling of nostalgia.

Youth have good idea for Hartwell

A group of enterprising high school students from Hart County made a suggestion recently with which we are wholly on board. The 2020 class of Leadership Hart Youth asked for the Hartwell City Council’s help earlier this month in attracting a movie theater to town.

Where Hartwell and Mayberry meet

I have been married almost 50 years to the same woman. In all that time I have never understood how she always wears out the front tires on her car first. I finally decided I’d better get a new set for her before she went out on another great shopping adventure.

We’re lucky to live in a beautiful place

I don’t know about you, but for me, the wet weather we have had this new year is getting old. A rainy day here and there with some sun in between is bearable. Weeks at a time with nothing but rainy days quickly grows tiresome.

Editorial: Prepare for the worst weather

Hart County was on the receiving end of some nasty weather on Jan. 11. A band of storms moved through the area that Saturday evening that brought high winds, heavy rain and caused some damage. Luckily, no tornado, serious damage or injuries were reported.

Smartphone cyborgs are everywhere

A modern tragedy befell me Saturday morning. Pulling my trusty UGA fleece over my shoulders to walk out the door for the gym, I attempted to put my phone in my pocket. I missed. Don’t ask me how.

2020 a chance to plan, get involved

It’s that time of year again, when we take a step back and examine the year that was and the year that will be.  Looking ahead, one of the biggest stories of 2020 is likely to be — scratch that, will be — the elections.