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Going on vacation?

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
By Sierra Burke- Local columnistSummer is a popular time for family vacations, weekend getaways  and visits with friends and relatives. While most people spend time preparing their homes for an extended absence, it is easy to overlook the needs of lawns, gardens and landscape plants.
On June 7, I had the chance to chat with my friend Rick Bragg, backstage of the Wadsworth Auditorium in Newnan. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and columnist was the keynote speaker of the annual Southern LitFest. I had the honor of introducing him. Photo by Jackie Kennedy.

On June 7, I had the chance to chat with my friend Rick Bragg, backstage of the Wadsworth Auditorium in Newnan. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and columnist was the keynote speaker of the annual Southern LitFest. I had the honor of introducing him. Photo by Jackie Kennedy.

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Here’s a guarantee for Rick Bragg’s next book

Dink NeSmith
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Words.Some folks are good saying them. Others are good when writing them.My friend Rick Bragg is not just good in both categories. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and columnist is spectacular.
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Oh, deer!

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
By Lorin Sinn-Clark, Local columnist“If you are not killing plants, you are not really stretching yourself as a gardener.” – J.C. Raulston I love nature and believe that gardening and animals can coexist peacefully – most of the time. But what about deer?
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Road conditions are county-wide concerns

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Hart County Board of Commissioners is facing a failing grade on its county road system.And, according to Public Works Director Jason Spencer, the county needs around three times the amount it currently allocates, per year, to get its overall score to a modest, passing grade.Spencer told the...
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Deaf people want to communicate; others need patience

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
By Phil Hudgins - CNISeveral weeks ago, I was invited to a luncheon inside the University of Georgia’s impressive athletic facilities, complete with a full-size football field under a high roof.Among those sitting at our table were two deaf people: Amy Peterson, professor of American Sign Language...
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2026 Legislative Session recap – Week 5

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
By Alan Powell- State Representative*Editor's note: Rep. Alan Powell's recap of many of the bills in this year's legislative session has been organized into categories and will be printed across several weeks, in alphabetical order by category.