This week's headlines include:

The Hart EMC Foundation awarded Bright Ideas grants to 15 teachers from Hart County schools recently.

A permanent closing and opening date for Long Point Recreation Area has been set.

By Drew Dotson
Staff writer

The 84 women, children and men who died as victims of domestic violence in Georgia in 2018 show how prevalent the issue is.

Tragedy proved to Christie Simpson how impactful a teacher can be in the lives of her students.

Early voting is set to begin Oct. 14 and run through Nov. 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the elections board office at 182 Cade St., Suite C, in Hartwell.

By Drew Dotson
Staff writer

A new career in writing recently landed a hometown man back in Hartwell after nearly nine years outside the community.

There’s a new deputy in town — one with four legs and a superb sniffer.