Hart County High School art teacher Amanda Ayers (center) smiles proudly as she watches her daughter, Isabella Ayers (right) receive her diploma from principal Kevin Gaines (left) during Friday's graduation ceremony in Herndon Stadium. Ayers was one of over 240 graduates to receive her diploma during the ceremony. Due to a threat of rain, the event was moved to 6 p.m. from its original time of 8 p.m., and graduates were able to have a rain-free ceremony. Photo by Benjamin London.

Hart County High School art teacher Amanda Ayers (center) smiles proudly as she watches her daughter, Isabella Ayers (right) receive her diploma from principal Kevin Gaines (left) during Friday's graduation ceremony in Herndon Stadium. Ayers was one of over 240 graduates to receive her diploma during the ceremony. Due to a threat of rain, the event was moved to 6 p.m. from its original time of 8 p.m., and graduates were able to have a rain-free ceremony. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Graduating with pride

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Over 240 students are now alumni of Hart County High School following the Hart County Charter System’s annual graduation ceremony May 29. Graduates heard from class officers, the Top 3 student speakers as well Superintendent Jennifer Carter and Principal Kevin Gaines during the event.

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Hart County Sheriff's Office Cpt. Matt Gulley helps the Lavonia Police Department retrieve a suspect out of the waters of Lake Hartwell in Gumlog following a stolen car chase May 24. Photo courtesy of the Lavonia Police Department.

Hart County Sheriff's Office Cpt. Matt Gulley helps the Lavonia Police Department retrieve a suspect out of the waters of Lake Hartwell in Gumlog following a stolen car chase May 24. Photo courtesy of the Lavonia Police Department.

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Stolen car chase leads to arrest in lake

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Thursday, May 28, 2026
By Shane ScogginsFranklin County Citizen Leader
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