Coal ash proves to be a ‘mell of a hess

If you care about your health — along with Georgia’s natural resources and environment — you might want to sit down. But before you find a comfy perch, I suggest you grab a roll of your favorite antacids — Tums, Rolaids or Maalox. Maybe chew a few. A bad situation is getting worse.

Main Street boom for Hartwell

Downtown Hartwell has the classic small-town feel that makes it the quintessential American hometown. It now also has the classic title attached to it thanks to a distinction earned by the Hartwell Main Street program.

My Southern accent suits me just fine

Phil Hudgins CNI Editor Emeritus Several years ago, a woman named Jennifer Adams wrote a book titled “Say Goodbye to Your Southern Accent.” I sort of knew the essence of the book before reading Amazon’s description. But I read it anyway:           “Is your Southern accent holding you back?

Don’t miss our photo contest

Hart County is a unique and wonderful place to live, work and play. That is why we annually produce our guide to the community called Hello Hart.

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.