Human Beings: Incredible, Yes! Perfect, No!

One of man’s ultimate dilemmas involves the question, “Why is there so much turmoil in the world as a result of people and nations not being able to get along peacefully?”

An Attitude of Gratitude

Once upon a time, a mother and her four-year-old daughter were making their way through an outdoor market in the town where they lived. Spotting the little child staring at a large display of oranges, the generous vendor took one from the table and gave it to her.

How Trump won Georgia after his defeat in 2020

For the second time in as many statewide elections, Georgia voters contributed to a comeback. Beyond that headline, the similarities between Brian Kemp’s re-election in 2022 and Donald Trump’s restoration in 2024 begin to fade.

Every career, even newspaper business, comes with risks

Someone asked me the other day if I always wanted to be a journalist. I told him no, I thought I wanted to be an artist. You see, I took this art-by-mail course when I was a kid. But after six months of drawing and painting, I realized I had no talent. I quit the course.

Don’t let promise of ‘cleanest air and water’ be left behind

Imagine this: Your airline is running behind. You need to connect with your next flight. No one else seems to be in a hurry, but you finally weave through the masses. And when you get to the gate, your flight has already lifted off. You can pitch a hissy fit.

Kudos to our election staff

Every other week, the members of the Hart County Board of Commissioners give thanks and kudos to the people and things that make Hart County great during their commissioners report.

My challenge to Bulldog Nation headed to Ringgold

Most of you will remember my column back before the fall sports season began in August titled, “What happened to the passion?”

How do we get physicians and providers in underserved areas?

In 2013, there were six Georgia counties that did not have a single physician.

Thanks for a great Veterans Day parade

The American Legion Post 109 would like to thank all of the participants and citizens who came to the Veterans Day parade on Nov. 10. This is the second time it has rained, surely next year the third time will be a charm.

Maintaining your fall mums

If you live in the South, there is one way to know that the fall season has officially arrived, and that is when Mums start decorating nurseries, storefronts, and porches. Garden mums, or chrysanthemums, are a member of the daisy family and bring in vibrant fall colors like red, yellow, and orange.