Opinion & Editorial

Photo credit: Mohan Moolepetlu

Photo credit: Mohan Moolepetlu

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Remembering some playful mischief

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Pranks. I love the playful mischief of a harmless practical joke. And last week, I got pranked pretty well. Cantaloupe? Summertime is bounty-from-the-garden time. When I stopped by my friend’s office, Adam asked, “Would you like one of our cantaloupes?” “Sure,” I said.
Photo credit: Giorgio Trovato

Photo credit: Giorgio Trovato

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Best of Hartwell keeps getting better

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Another Best of Hartwell edition has come and gone and we, once again, were blown away by the participation and enthusiasm this community showed. In this, our sixth year of holding the contest, voters set another record for turnout after shattering the previous mark in 2021.
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.
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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.
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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.