A vow is a promise

By Dan Moorhead- Local columnist When I think of the things that have contributed to the longevity of many marriages and have lead most of those same long married couples to an enviable point in time, words fail. It’s hard to find the proper perspective.  Many things come to mind, though.

The detriments of casinos outweigh the benefits

By Mike Griffin- Local columnist In a recent Special House Study Committee on Gaming at the State Capitol on Aug. 25, 2025, individuals lobbying in support of the gambling industry (including casinos) presented a lot of information that appeared to make gambling expansion seem like it would be a...

TSPLOST? What is a TSPLOST?

*Editor's note: This editorial is one of a planned series on the topic of a one-cent transportation special purpose local option sales tax being discussed by the Hart County Board of Commissioners and Hartwell City Council.

Making all parts of life magical and fun

I've started to realize that some of the best TV love stories are actually made up of couples who work together.  Jim and Pam (and Michael and Holly and Dwight and Angela) from "The Office." Leslie and Ben from "Parks and Recreation." Meredith and Derek from "Grey's Anatomy."

Roscoe was prophetic about two 2026 political issues

A collection of memorabilia is on the walls and shelves of my office. Among the items is a yellow-faded campaign poster of Roscoe Emory Dean Jr., from when he ran for governor in 1980. The former state senator lost, but the issues listed on his poster were prophetic.  Stick with me.

Proof of forward thinking paying off

Over the last two weeks, disruptions to court proceedings in Hart County Superior Court have been proof that forward thinking pays off.

Angels unawares

By Lorin Sinn-Clark- Local columnist “Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”  - Hebrews 13:2   I believe in angels and I like the thought of entertaining them unawares, so I welcome any opportunity to do so, whenever the opportunity presents.

People Die Twice is new book set for 2026

(Note: On my 2026 to-do list is to publish a book that memorializes friends. People die a second time when stories and memories about them stop. I don’t want that to happen. Here’s the preface of upcoming People Die Twice.) Friends tease me, but I don’t mind.

2026 Legislative Newsletter – Week 6

By Madison Linton news@thehartwellsun.com We returned to the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, Feb. 9, and the House Rules Committee placed several bills on the Rules Calendar for consideration in the House.

Thinking kind, smart and important

Two weekends ago I made my bi-annual trek across the lower three states to see my friend outside of Jackson, Mississippi.  We spent the weekend celebrating her daughter's first birthday party, playing trains with her three-year-old and catching up on all things life.