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Justin Strickland, who graduated from Hart County High School in 2006 and is now the city manager of Peachtree City.

Justin Strickland, who graduated from Hart County High School in 2006 and is now the city manager of Peachtree City.

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What are Hart County graduates doing now? One manages a city

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The Hart County school system takes pride in its students’ accomplishments post-graduation–and for good reason. One such graduate, Justin Strickland of the class of 2006, is the new city manager of Peachtree City. Strickland was appointed city manager on Aug.
Five-year-old Jack Martin makes a trip to see the City of Hartwell’s new fire department which is now fully operational. The photo was taken by Jack’s mom Jessica Martin as the two came to visit Jack’s uncle, Hartwell firefighter Drew Martin.

Five-year-old Jack Martin makes a trip to see the City of Hartwell’s new fire department which is now fully operational. The photo was taken by Jack’s mom Jessica Martin as the two came to visit Jack’s uncle, Hartwell firefighter Drew Martin.

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Hartwell’s new fire house “fully operational”

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Thirteen months following the groundbreaking of the City of Hartwell’s new fire station, city manager Jon Herschell reported earlier this week that the new structure is now “fully operational.
Photo by Billy Freeman

Photo by Billy Freeman

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Terri Partain to be IBA Director

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
At their meeting Aug. 27, the BOC unanimously approved the Industrial Building Authority’s recommendation for their new director of economic development: Terri Partain. Partain will take the place of IBA Director of Economic Development Dwayne Dye upon his retirement later this year.
Sophomore pitcher Chesnee Strickland allowed four runs in the first and then only one through the final six innings in the 10-5 win on the road against the Lady Devils of Elbert County on Aug. 20.

Sophomore pitcher Chesnee Strickland allowed four runs in the first and then only one through the final six innings in the 10-5 win on the road against the Lady Devils of Elbert County on Aug. 20.

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Lady Dogs snap two game skid with win at Elbert

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The Lady Dogs softball team snaps a two game losing streak, as they avenge their loss to Elbert County in Elberton. On Aug. 15, Hart traveled to Banks County to take on the Lady Leopards after being shut out 10-0 in a run-rule just a few prior.