Opinion & Editorial

Senior cornerback Andre Austin (9) intercepts the pass in the 17-7 win over Elbert County on Aug. 16. Photo by Mark Wells/The Elberton Star

Senior cornerback Andre Austin (9) intercepts the pass in the 17-7 win over Elbert County on Aug. 16. Photo by Mark Wells/The Elberton Star

What happened to the passion? The response

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Well, I will officially admit, I’ve been proven wrong. But there’s still a challenge that remains. I have tried to lay low after putting my column out called, “What happened to the passion? My challenge for Hart County.” But everywhere I turned, someone had something to say about it.
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It’ll never start, it’ll never start

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
When Robert Fulton unveiled his new invention, the steamboat, a host of naysayers gathered on the riverbank yelling, “it’ll never start, it’ll never start.” Fulton quieted the crowd when, after a lot of clunking and groaning, the boat began moving down the river.
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Happy air conditioning appreciation month

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Okay, it’s not an actual holiday, but should it be? Yes. I mean, this heat, man. How have you guys been putting up with it all these years? Yes, it did get to the upper 80s in Colorado, and that was intense—super-duper hot.
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Greed-flation

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
In 2022, inflation in the USA was 8.0% according to the Federal Reserve Economic Database (FRED). This was especially painful after ten years of low inflation under Obama and Trump.
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Kudos to the community

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The staff and Board of Directors at the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter (NEGAS) are grateful for the community advocacy during the Hart County Board of Commissioners  meeting on August 13.
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This election comes with enormous consequences

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Democrats agree with Timothy Roberts, Hart County Republican Party chairman, that voters in this election will make decisions with enormous consequences for the future. We ask you to research the bipartisan Democratic record and vote for Democrats.
Vivian Fargason, daughter of publisher Patrick Fargason, is a bona fide ag expo critic.

Vivian Fargason, daughter of publisher Patrick Fargason, is a bona fide ag expo critic.

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Critics say: ‘best ag expo ever!’

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
When my daughter Vivian entered middle school last fall, it was the perfect time for her old man to impart some wisdom. “You’re entering the big leagues now, dear,” I told her. “Now’s the time when your grades truly begin to count.”
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The 12th man showed out

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
What an unbelievable way for the Dogs to start their season last week with a 17-7 win over our rival, the Elbert County Blue Devils. It marked Hart County’s first win in the Granite Bowl since 2014 in a 19-7 win.
Pictured from left is Bryan Hicks, Mike Atkins, and Bruce Hicks during Atkins 40th anniversary at WKLY.

Pictured from left is Bryan Hicks, Mike Atkins, and Bruce Hicks during Atkins 40th anniversary at WKLY.

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Filling in for a legend

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
With a horrendous GPA after my freshman year at North Greenville University, I took the summer to pray about what God had planned for me. I spent the summer serving on staff for the Georgia Baptist Mission Board with the theme of the summer camp around the word next.