Opinion & Editorial

Hartwell staple Vinson Brown stands in front of his pristine lake front property in Hartwell.

Hartwell staple Vinson Brown stands in front of his pristine lake front property in Hartwell.

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Vinson Brown is loving life

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
On a pristine lake front property, Vinson Brown, 88, looks out from his porch to watch the two bald eagles that congregate to his house on a weekly basis in search of food.
Georgette gives Liam Munore a velvety thank-you kiss for her new, cooler summer haircut.

Georgette gives Liam Munore a velvety thank-you kiss for her new, cooler summer haircut.

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Llamas add adventure to the farm

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Llamas get a bad rap as spitters. Yes, if provoked, they will spit. If a llama’s banana-shaped ears go back, and it starts gurling, watch out. I should have known better than to get too close to Georgette’s new baby, Dalai. But in 25 years—just once—have I had a water-hose shower in the barnyard.
Photo credit: MChe Lee

Photo credit: MChe Lee

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Something old could help a new problem in the school system

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
The Hart County Board of Education recently voted to approve the purchase of about 67 acres of land off Bowman Highway. The land, located between the Agriscience Center and South Hart Elementary could be used for a number of possibilities.
Photo credit: Quino Al

Photo credit: Quino Al

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Mental health hotline a positive step

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Last week, we covered an important new service soon available for Georgians and Hart County residents, a mental health crisis hotline. The 9-8-8 direct line will operate just like 9-1-1 and send the caller directly to a trained National Suicide Prevention Lifeline counselor.
Photo credit: Aaron Sousa

Photo credit: Aaron Sousa

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Short-term rental issue needs compromises

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
We are glad to see the Hart County Board of Commissioners listening to “both sides” in the recent short-term rental ordinance issue. As is the case with most controversial topics that come before our county’s elected officials, this issue is nuanced.
Kay Cleveland shows off her coloring book, which serves as a map of historical places in Hartwell.

Kay Cleveland shows off her coloring book, which serves as a map of historical places in Hartwell.

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Kay Cleveland

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Everyone serves someone in one capacity or another, and whether that’s through politics, raising children, or business, serving is factored into it all. Kay Cleveland, 85, has made a life out of serving and she did it for the community and the family she loves.
Alan NeSmith

Alan NeSmith

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Awarding three Father’s Day blue ribbons

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Supply-chain disruption has stayed in the news. I often wonder what I’d see if I could peek into one of those shipping containers at the ports. But what I wouldn’t see is enough colorful paper and bows to wrap my Father’s Day present this year or ever. No way.
Photo credit: Yassine Khalfalli

Photo credit: Yassine Khalfalli

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Schools among those feeling gas crunch

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Last week we covered some troubling fiscal news coming out of the school system. It’s unsurprising that the schools’ transportation finances are suffering from the gas crisis but it was still somewhat jarring to hear the facts: an average of $4.