Opinion & Editorial

Photo submitted: Perhaps you remember John Hammock’s picture on Georgia billboards. In our family, he was also famous for driving a NeSmith Funeral Home ambulance to the hospital while my dad finished delivering a baby in the back.

Photo submitted: Perhaps you remember John Hammock’s picture on Georgia billboards. In our family, he was also famous for driving a NeSmith Funeral Home ambulance to the hospital while my dad finished delivering a baby in the back.

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New clue surfaces in old family mystery

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Big Dink went to his grave never knowing the names of two Georgia state patrolmen who came to his aid. That bothered me for more than 60 years. A pair of telephone calls—14 years apart—have solved the mysteries. One for certain. The other, most likely. Go back to Sept. 27, 1958.
Photo Credit: Aideal Hwa

Photo Credit: Aideal Hwa

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Free from Google Lady

Dan Moorehead
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
I just solved an interesting problem. Here’s its description: A few years ago my son and daughter-in-law gave us a well-intentioned Christmas gift that was a new bit of technology for Janet and me.
Photo Credit: Jeff Vanderspank

Photo Credit: Jeff Vanderspank

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Lake Hartwell blessed to host Bassmaster Classic again

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Sometimes we like to take a step back and reflect upon how truly fortunate we are to be living here in Hart County. The lake we reside on hosting a nationally relevant sporting event is just another feather in the cap.
Photo Credit: Debby Hudson

Photo Credit: Debby Hudson

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Mr. Black and Andrea

gailmanter
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The patient lived in a mobile home at the top of a hill of red dirt. The deeply rutted driveway was difficult to maneuver and about half way to the top I had to stop and walk the rest of the way.
Photo Credit: Clay Banks

Photo Credit: Clay Banks

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Thanks for keeping Hart Co. clean

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Over the months, we’ve highlighted several organizations who place an emphasis on keeping Hart County clean and scenic. We just want to take the opportunity, whenever possible, to recognize their dedication and emphasize how important that work is.
Sista cat is a good climber, but getting down is an issue for her. Twice I’ve been lifted in the tractor’s bucket to retrieve her. And twice, out of reach, she had to spend the night in the top of the barn. The problem is solved. Grandsons William, left, and Fenn NeSmith helped build Sista a ladder.

Sista cat is a good climber, but getting down is an issue for her. Twice I’ve been lifted in the tractor’s bucket to retrieve her. And twice, out of reach, she had to spend the night in the top of the barn. The problem is solved. Grandsons William, left, and Fenn NeSmith helped build Sista a ladder.

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It’s 5 o’clock somewhere

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Margaritaville’s Jimmy Buffett—as wildly popular as he is—never had a chart-topping record until he collaborated with country star Alan Jackson. The mix of sand-in-his-sandals Buffett and 10-gallon-hat Jackson teamed for “It’s Five O’clock Somewhere,” which became a monster hit for both.
Photo Credit: Danny Lines

Photo Credit: Danny Lines

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
On the potential package stores referendum:   Here’s my response to last week’s article in The Hartwell Sun, “Question to allow package stores could appear on ballot”. I also sent this to Mayor Johnson (and council members).
Photo Credit: Liam Truong

Photo Credit: Liam Truong

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Flat Stanley visits Hartwell

gailmanter
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
I guess its been about two weeks since I received a taped up No. 11 business envelope in my mailbox! Closer inspection revealed it’s sender. It was from Mason, our grandson who lives in Florida. Opening it quickly, I knew it had something to do with his schoolwork. So what do I find inside?
Photo Credit: Max Harlynking

Photo Credit: Max Harlynking

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Whatever happened to the time-tested ‘because I said so’?

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Someone wrote in to syndicated columnist John Rosemond, asking if he agreed with giving incentives, such as money or chips to be cashed in, to young children to encourage them to help around the house. Here is part of his answer: “I’m not for paying children to assume responsibility in the home.