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Photo credit: Eberhard Grossgasteiger

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Lessons in Faith: Jesus calms storms

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
In this life, because of the cunning behavior of the devil, storms are always raging. Yet, we are comforted by the words of Jesus from John 16:33 (NKJV) 33These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace.
Photo credit: Priscilla Du Preez

Photo credit: Priscilla Du Preez

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A remedy for racial strife in the U.S.

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Those who think that they alone have the complete truth in analyzing difficult moral problems, are deceiving themselves. Such a position demonstrates a degree of pride and ignorance that will destroy any hope of successful solutions to the problems at hand.
Photo credit: Daniel McCullough

Photo credit: Daniel McCullough

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Moratorium time must be spent wisely

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Last Tuesday, the Hart County Board of Commissioners approved a wide-ranging moratorium on new subdivision developments, one which disallows development permits of subdivisions that would be built along county roads. It’s the second county moratorium currently in place.
Photo credit: Towfiqu Barbhuiya

Photo credit: Towfiqu Barbhuiya

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Seeking research on the dreaded FAS

Dan Moorehead
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
I am old. I know I’m old. The calendar, my back and hip, my hearing, memory and my teeth and even my wife tell me so. I know I’m not unique though; everyone, if they’re lucky, gets to do this. So at times I fight back a little.
Photo credit: Theo Aartsma

Photo credit: Theo Aartsma

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History preserved by forward thinkers

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Last week we wrote about the  restoration and reinvigoration taking place at 611 West Howell Street in Hart County. We’re unsurprised but pleased to see members of our community going the extra mile to ensure Hart County maintains its history.
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Photo credit: Sandy Millar

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Reminiscing on my marriage with Tom

gailmanter
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
For those of you who don’t know, my husband Tom is in the nursing home. He was admitted in February 2019, so it’s been three years. Of course the first year was hard. Thankfully we didn’t know what we had coming! And 2020 and 2021 were the most difficult years of our lives. . .however. . .
Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun My future wife had the foresight to hold on to the enigmatic tickets, pictured left, and we still have them stashed away.

Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun My future wife had the foresight to hold on to the enigmatic tickets, pictured left, and we still have them stashed away.

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Finding my valentine through football tickets

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
E mma and I were young, 18 to be exact, and in love. We were still getting to know each other but it was all starting to blossom.