Racism series part 4: It’s time to complete the healing process

It’s difficult sharing one’s thoughts in the arena of racism, because I know that it is not easy to address both sides of a controversy. There are some who believe that America is racist and there are those who maintain that it is not.

‘Ain’t no right way to do the wrong thing’

Entitlement: “The condition of having a right to have, do, or get something.” –The Britannica Dictionary. If you are wondering why Georgia Power is so determined to have its way with toxic coal-ash disposal, reread the definition of “entitlement.” In a dozen words, that’s why.

Woe to you when spoken words don’t match body language

“How would you like to see the play downtown—that musical?” my wife asked the other day. “That’s fine,” I said. “Whatever you want to do.” Later in the day, she said, “I think I want to stay home tonight. I’ve got some reading to catch up on, and I’m kind of tired.

On subdivision regulation

Dear Property Owners of Hart County: The Hart County Board of Commissioners may be lowering your property values soon.  On the plus side, taxes may go down. On the minus side, your retirement or legacy may decrease. Current growth along the I-85 corridor is predicted to continue.

Letters to the Editor: On the Hartwell community

Welcome to Hartwell!  It’s the beginning of summer and our biggest tourist season in town. Do we embrace it or disdain it? I grew up in a tourist town near Cape Cod. We were a blue collar cottage community, hosting families from all over New England each summer.

There she sits (written 9 years ago)

There she sits, unblinking eyes wide open, still as a summer sky, my three-year-old granddaughter (she’s now thirteen) sits and steadfastly watches the parent-approved television program. It was at that moment that I realized that I needed to write something about her.

HYDRA helps families all year

Last week, Hart Youth Development Resource Association (HYDRA) hosted its annual Spring Fling fundraiser benefiting area kids and parents looking for something for them to do.

A wake-up call to make time for doctor visits

Last week was one of the most uh.. eye-opening of my life, as a colonoscopy revealed I had three polyps clustered together, blocking the way in my intestines — one of them 22 millimeters (8 is considered significant in size).

Letters to the editor: On knowing your local ordinances

Did you know? The Hart County code of ordinances is available on-line by accessinghartcountyga.gov and is located under the heading of “External Links”. An ordinance is, as defined in the Barron’s Law Dictionary, a local law that applies to persons and things subject to the local jurisdiction.

Racism cannot be solved in politics

Writer’s note: The last two letters concerning racism in America were dedicated to sharing first, that racism in America is of major concern compared to other issues and the second letter was dedicated to sharing that racism is not about the color of one’s skin.