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From left to right: Board member Henley Cleary, Superintendent Jennifer Carter, and Board Chair Kim Pierce review amended policy recommendations .

From left to right: Board member Henley Cleary, Superintendent Jennifer Carter, and Board Chair Kim Pierce review amended policy recommendations .

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Board recommends policy changes

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
During its July 9 meeting, the Hart County Board of Education voted on and recommended a series of policy changes ahead of the 2024-2025 school year. The Board voted to amend its student code of conduct ahead of the first day of school on Aug. 1.
Hart County GOP vice-chair Matt Denton addresses T-SPLOST during the BOC meeting July 9.

Hart County GOP vice-chair Matt Denton addresses T-SPLOST during the BOC meeting July 9.

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TSPLOST resurfaces at Commission meeting

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
While the agenda for the Hart County Board of Commissioners’ (BOC) July 9 meeting was relatively sparse, a prominent topic as November nears, TSPLOST, dominated discussion during County Administrator Terrell Partain’s financial report.
Photo by The Northeast Georgian

Photo by The Northeast Georgian

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‘Worldwide’ prayers bolster church after tragedy

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The River Point Community Church is pulling together to heal after an alleged DUI driver crashed into their church van and sent seven children to various hospitals Saturday. “We are taking it moment by moment,” River Point Pastor Kevin Mangum said.
Photo by Hal Gatewood

Photo by Hal Gatewood

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YMCA closes out June with final soccer camp

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Bell Family YMCA of Hartwell hosted their final soccer camp of the summer as they honed in on scenarios within the game. The campers braved out one of the hottest weeks of the summer to work on different scenarios that happen in the game of soccer on June 24-28.
Senior linebacker DJ Groves awaits the snap during a Team versus Team at T.L. Hanna High School back on June 17, as he looks to be an impact player for the Dogs’ defense in 2024.

Senior linebacker DJ Groves awaits the snap during a Team versus Team at T.L. Hanna High School back on June 17, as he looks to be an impact player for the Dogs’ defense in 2024.

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2024 Football Position Breakdown: Linebackers

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The most experienced position group on defense looks to make their mark in the 2024 campaign. The linebacker core of the Hart County High School football team only lost a few impact players in Trez Fouch, Jamir Rucker, and Korey Burton but returned everyone else.
Pictured are the 30-plus campers and 15-plus Hart County High School Volley Dogs who attended the third annual Kids Volleyball Camp at Hart County Middle School on June 24-26.

Pictured are the 30-plus campers and 15-plus Hart County High School Volley Dogs who attended the third annual Kids Volleyball Camp at Hart County Middle School on June 24-26.

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Volley Dogs build for the future with Kids Camp

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Hart County High School Volley Dogs helped build the future of their program by hosting their third annual Kids Volleyball Camp. The Volley Dogs hosted the camp at the Hart County Middle School Gym on June 24-26.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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Deputies arrest two in connection with stolen car, electronics

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Two people were arrested by Hart County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies after a car chase out of South Carolina last Friday morning, leading to the recovery of stolen property, including a vehicle, license plate, and electronics. Around 11:43 a.m.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   June 24   Stevie Jones, 34, of Canon was arrested and charged with probation violation - aggravated stalking, possession of methamphetamine, burglary in the first degree, possession of a firearm, and theft by taking.