Opinion & Editorial

The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Editorial: Strong newspapers build strong communities

The Hartwell Sun joins newspapers across the country in celebrating National Newspaper Week Oct. 5 through Oct. 11.   The week’s purpose is to highlight why local journalism matters, specifically why The Sun matters to the people of Hart County.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Opinion: The original AI

Artificial intelligence is going to transform everything we watch, hear and read.  You can already see it happening.   Asking an AI search engine a question about an obscure fact can yield quick and surprisingly detailed responses.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Opinion: Old dog, new virtual tricks

I recently catapulted myself into the 21st century by adding Venmo to my phone. It felt like a big step, as I’m suspicious of new apps and don’t want to clutter my phone’s memory with too many things to keep track of. (Sound like I’m projecting? I am.)    Mr.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Opinion: How one public figure sleeps well in a ‘glass house’

One of the most uncomfortable and challenging places to live is in the glass house of a public figure.   I know.   As a journalist for 54 years, I’ve lived inside transparent walls.   Is it easy?   Not always, but this is the career that I’ve chosen.   What is a public figure?