Domestic violence has no place in Hart

Violence has no place in family life. It never has and it never will. But too often we read police reports of domestic violence incidents, or even worse, we must write an article about an incident that ended in a more severe outcome than most.

How dog people suddenly become cat people, again

Confession: I have never wanted a cat. So, how did we wind up with three different cats? The quick answer is that kitties one, two and three found us. And since we are animal lovers, these cats found a royal welcome, with certain restrictions. Here’s the first cat story.

Early voting begins Monday

Come Monday, it’s time to put your money where your mouth is and vote. Early voting begins Oct. 12 and we encourage folks to take advantage of the opportunity.

Stetson showed pigskin in Bennett DNA

If you know anything about South Georgia football, you know there’s pigskin in Bennett DNA. As a first-grader, I started hearing about the Jesup High quarterback who led the Yellow Jackets to a 1954 state championship.

Professor’s challenge redirected a future

By the way he strutted, you could tell he was enjoying his rookie professorship.

Stay vigilant in coronavirus fight

Coronavirus infection rates in Hart County seem to have slowed over the past few weeks, but that is no reason to let down our guard. We have been lucky locally to have been hit relatively lightly by the virus.

A coal fox is in the proverbial hen house

Even above the commotion caused by COVID-19, you could hear the EPA’s hooves in the rules-change stampede. The Environmental Protection Agency — despite the public’s concern and comments — was determined to gallop toward weaker regulations for toxic coal ash. We shouldn’t be surprised.

What is an out of order comment?

Making public comments at Hart County Board of Commissioners meetings took an interesting turn last month. The board traditionally has practiced a very open policy through which the chairman asks for public comment before moving onto the next agenda item.

‘Hey old man’ takes on new meaning

For the past few years, and especially since I have entered my 70s, my son has half-jokingly greeted me by saying, “Hey old man.” A portion of that is in deference to my being a grandparent and another part is because it’s true. Certainly, by some standards, I am, indeed an old man.

Get your pets spayed, neutered

If you’re looking for a new cat to keep as a pet, now is the time adopt one. It’s kitten season, and the folks at the Hart County Humane Society are feeling the weight of caring for around 100 cats in need of care.