Stand up, speak out

The good shepherd provides his sheep with adequate food and water while protecting them from wolves and other dangers.

Our opinions do not carry the force of law

When the Supreme Court issues its rulings on any matter, it is called an opinion even though it carries the force of law. That was determined early in the history of our nation when the court decided in the Marbury vs. Madison case in 1803 that the Supreme Court has the power of judicial review.

What about us?

The article in last week’s paper included an article about the Hart County Board of Commissioners approving $2.4 million in paving projects.  I did not see where any of the roads to be repaved included any in the Tugaloo Bay Subdivision. We are a large subdivision.

2025 Legislative Newsletter – Week 8

The Georgia House of Representatives reconvened on Monday, February 24th and my colleagues and I diligently worked to move legislation through the committee process.

She’s the boss

I’ll bet that some of you reading this, when you saw the title, perhaps assumed that it was referring to my wife, Janet. That would’ve been a good guess, but no, she’s not what this piece is about. The SHE in the title refers to our thoroughly black cat Boo.

Remembering a fellow Rotarian

When I was in the eighth grade, I job shadowed the late Kerri Pruitt at The Elberton Star for job shadow day.

Transparency is in the best interest at every level

Hart County’s new U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Mike Collins hosted a meeting at the Hart County Public Library Feb. 20.

CNI’s Spring Lake Living photo contest open through April 4

Temperatures are rising and spring is in the air. It’s time to take your boat out of storage and make plans to visit one of Northeast Georgia’s beautiful lakes. Lake Living magazine is looking for photos that represent this scenic time of year at the lake.

CASA of Northern Judicial Circuit to now serve Hart County

The Northeast Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (NEGA CASA) program is pleased to announce a critical junction in their agency’s history with a change in service area and the establishment of a new CASA program effective March 1.

Elbert Memorial Hospital opens Hartwell primary care office

Hartwell Family Clinic, a new primary care office is now open in Hartwell, offering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the local community. The practice, an affiliate of Elbert Memorial Hospital, opened March 3. The clinic is led by Dr.