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Greed-flation

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
In 2022, inflation in the USA was 8.0% according to the Federal Reserve Economic Database (FRED). This was especially painful after ten years of low inflation under Obama and Trump.
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Kudos to the community

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The staff and Board of Directors at the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter (NEGAS) are grateful for the community advocacy during the Hart County Board of Commissioners  meeting on August 13.
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This election comes with enormous consequences

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Democrats agree with Timothy Roberts, Hart County Republican Party chairman, that voters in this election will make decisions with enormous consequences for the future. We ask you to research the bipartisan Democratic record and vote for Democrats.
Vivian Fargason, daughter of publisher Patrick Fargason, is a bona fide ag expo critic.

Vivian Fargason, daughter of publisher Patrick Fargason, is a bona fide ag expo critic.

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Critics say: ‘best ag expo ever!’

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
When my daughter Vivian entered middle school last fall, it was the perfect time for her old man to impart some wisdom. “You’re entering the big leagues now, dear,” I told her. “Now’s the time when your grades truly begin to count.
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The 12th man showed out

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
What an unbelievable way for the Dogs to start their season last week with a 17-7 win over our rival, the Elbert County Blue Devils. It marked Hart County’s first win in the Granite Bowl since 2014 in a 19-7 win.
The bar area at Whispering Irons at Cateechee Ranch, which is open to the public with no extra fee.

The bar area at Whispering Irons at Cateechee Ranch, which is open to the public with no extra fee.

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Cateechee’s restaurant open to public, no extra charge

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
When Cateechee Ranch’s new ownership closed on the property Feb. 9, owner and CEO Tyler Cox stated that reopening its restaurant was a top priority. Now, the restaurant is open to serve members and non-members alike--and Cox is especially looking forward to welcoming the public.
Hart County Sheriff Deputies arrested 19-year-old Christian Levi Timms of Belton, S.C. in connection to a drive-by shooting on Lavonia Highway.

Hart County Sheriff Deputies arrested 19-year-old Christian Levi Timms of Belton, S.C. in connection to a drive-by shooting on Lavonia Highway.

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Deputies arrest SC man after drive-by shooting

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
A South Carolina man is in custody after a Aug. 19 drive-by shooting on Lavonia Highway. According to Captain Chris Carroll of Hart County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), around 10 p.m. that night, a vehicle pulled into a residence’s driveway and fired multiple shots.