Spring time change always is welcomed

Nobody likes losing sleep, but this weekend, when we set our clocks forward by one hour, I will welcome one less hour of slumber.

Some projects are better late than never

It took me more than a year, but I now have my very own raised bed garden almost ready to plant in my backyard.

Good work by county to get roads back open

The canyon that was created in Deer Run Lane in Hart County by the raging river of flash flooding on Feb. 6 looked like it would close the road for months.

Coal ash proves to be a ‘mell of a hess

If you care about your health — along with Georgia’s natural resources and environment — you might want to sit down. But before you find a comfy perch, I suggest you grab a roll of your favorite antacids — Tums, Rolaids or Maalox. Maybe chew a few. A bad situation is getting worse.

Main Street boom for Hartwell

Downtown Hartwell has the classic small-town feel that makes it the quintessential American hometown. It now also has the classic title attached to it thanks to a distinction earned by the Hartwell Main Street program.

My Southern accent suits me just fine

Phil Hudgins CNI Editor Emeritus Several years ago, a woman named Jennifer Adams wrote a book titled “Say Goodbye to Your Southern Accent.” I sort of knew the essence of the book before reading Amazon’s description.

Don’t miss our photo contest

Hart County is a unique and wonderful place to live, work and play. That is why we annually produce our guide to the community called Hello Hart.

Stop signs are not just suggestions

News flash: There is a stop sign at the corner of Benson Street and South Forest Avenue in downtown Hartwell. I know this because it is next to The Hartwell Sun building. Everyone who works here knows this as well.

Veterans have valuable resource

Local veterans are fortunate to have a little extra help accessing the well deserved benefits they receive for their service to our country. The Georgia Department of Veterans Services served more than 1,600 veterans in Hart County in 2019 and another 1,200 in Elbert County.

Gangs aren’t just a big-town issue

We learned firsthand this past week that  gangs are not just a big-city problem. Street gangs don’t care how big the town is. A homicide on Monday on Friendship Road involved two people police believe to be gang affiliated.