Opinion & Editorial

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Surgery — Yes? No? Maybe so

gailmanter

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

I’ve been part of a small group Bible study for almost 30 years. Because of our fellowship, praying for each other, studying together and sharing experiences this special group of women has become my lifeline. Last week I had an appointment at Emory for an evaluation for surgery on my back.

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Hart businesses have staying power

Dan Hunt

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Last week we had the opportunity to feature one of our favorite annual sections, the business honor roll. Every year, it’s astounding to see the longevity of some of our local businesses.

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Beware the lobbyists

Dink NeSmith

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Right now, high-paid influence peddlers are working around the clock under the Gold Dome. Some of what they are “peddling” isn’t in Georgia’s best interest. Quite the opposite. Throughout the General Assembly, you can find evidence where special interests, rather than common sense, are the rule.

Teasley hard at work doing what he loves as the county surveyor.

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Dean Teasley is loving life

Josh Brannen

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Everyone is passionate about something in life, and for 82-year old county surveyor, Dean Teasley, his passion is surveying land, and he’s been doing it since he was 18-years old.

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Coping with another underwhelming college football bowl season

Dan Hunt

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

I think they might’ve finally done it. Bowl games might officially be dead. Now I know what some of you are thinking: “My team just won a national championship. Bowl season was awesome. Read the room, guy.” And you’re right of course.

New Hart County football coach and athletic director Cory Dickerson speaks at last week’s introductory press conference.

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New Hart coach, AD can draw from solid foundation

Dan Hunt

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

We think we speak for many in our community in thanking coach Rance Gillespie for the five years of work he put in at the helm of the Hart County Bulldogs football program. We respect his decision to move on to his new venture at Brookstone School in Columbus and wish him the best.

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A championship connection you might overlook

Dink NeSmith

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

The Bulldog Nation—almost 100,000 strong—was shivering on Saturday. Shivering from the icy winds. Shivering from the excitement of UGA, beating Alabama, 33-18, and bringing home the national championship trophy. The 41-year wait to bark with this much joy is over. Woof, woof!

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: On COVID vaccines for children

News Staff

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

As a retired pediatric nurse practitioner, I am compelled to rebut a letter published last week speaking out against COVID vaccination for children and adolescents. Early last year, fewer than 3% of COVID-19 cases were in children.

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Goals for America in the new year

News Staff

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Today, in America, we need the blessings of God more than ever so that we might be able to cope with a viral pandemic, a new governmental administration and a possible attack on our country by hostile nations.

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Thanks for speaking up for children

Dan Hunt

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

In 2021, we unfortunately covered several stories involving allegations of sexual assault towards minors in our community. This says very little about Hart County and more about how seriously law enforcement and society takes these crimes in 2022.