Ag week salutes local farmers

They sow crop seeds and raise animals. They care for both as they grow. In doing so, Georgia’s farmers ensure that the rest of us have what we need not only to live, but to thrive. It is not a stretch to view them as heroes, though it’s unlikely you’ll find one wearing a cape.

#THROWBACK THURSDAY

1963: Both the boys and girls basketball teams took home state championships in the 2A division in arguably the most memorable winter sports season in Hart County High School history.

The Blotter

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: March 2 •Frederick Demell Baker, 50, of Anderson, S.C.

Legislative wrap up: Week 8

Last week, your House passed historic tax relief legislation, among to benefit Georgians in our state. •House Bill 1302, provides a one-time tax credit for eligible Georgia taxpayers who filed income tax returns in both 2020 and 2021.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

On the potential package stores referendum:   Here’s my response to last week’s article in The Hartwell Sun, “Question to allow package stores could appear on ballot”. I also sent this to Mayor Johnson (and council members).

Flat Stanley visits Hartwell

I guess its been about two weeks since I received a taped up No. 11 business envelope in my mailbox! Closer inspection revealed it’s sender. It was from Mason, our grandson who lives in Florida. Opening it quickly, I knew it had something to do with his schoolwork. So what do I find inside?

Congrats to our state champs

It’s not every week we get to celebrate state championships, but Hart County High School students gave us the opportunity to do just that by bringing home two titles from the state conference held earlier this month.

Whatever happened to the time-tested ‘because I said so’?

Someone wrote in to syndicated columnist John Rosemond, asking if he agreed with giving incentives, such as money or chips to be cashed in, to young children to encourage them to help around the house. Here is part of his answer: “I’m not for paying children to assume responsibility in the home.

Clerk of courts rolls out debit payment method for jurors

The Hart County Clerk of Courts is implementing a new method to pay jurors faster, cheaper and easier. Clerk of Court Frankie Gray said his department has made the transition from paper checks to temporary debit cards to pay jurors for their time in court.

HART SUPPORTS FREEDOM CONVOY

Dozens of Hart County residents came out in support of the American Freedom Convoy of truckers and other vehicles along Interstate 85 on Saturday. Pictured above and right, supporters of the cause line the overpass off exit 177 Whitworth Road.