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Frances Bailey holding an older photo of herself.

Frances Bailey holding an older photo of herself.

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Frances Bailey is Loving Life

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Hart Countians may know Frances Bailey from her business, Frances’ Flowers, which she ran with her late husband, J.C. Bailey. What they may not know is the love story, and years of hard work, that planted the seeds for the flower shop.
The monthly blues jam at High Cotton Music Hall turned into a magical event. Caden Strother surprised his long-term girlfriend, Stephanie Brena, with a marriage proposal.

The monthly blues jam at High Cotton Music Hall turned into a magical event. Caden Strother surprised his long-term girlfriend, Stephanie Brena, with a marriage proposal.

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Surprise Proposal Adds Extra Spark to High Cotton’s Monthly Blues Jam

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
High Cotton was filled with incredible passion alongside surprising announcements for its monthly blues jam on June 15. Excited attendees gathered in the music hall on the warm Saturday night to watch music be made or to perform themselves.
Hart County Senior Sawyer Strickland receives a scholarship check from Kim Little at North Georgia Credit Union

Hart County Senior Sawyer Strickland receives a scholarship check from Kim Little at North Georgia Credit Union

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Strickland awarded North Georgia Credit Union Scholarship

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
North Georgia Credit Union (NGCU) recently announced the Hart County High School (HCHS) recipient of its annual scholarship program. Class of 2024 graduate Sawyer Strickland is this year’s recipient from HCHS.
Photo by Rachel Black

Photo by Rachel Black

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Accident causes car to roll over on Mt. Olivet Road

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
On Wednesday, June 12 at approximately 2:35 p.m. Hart County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), Hart County EMS, and Hart County Fire Department responded to a one-vehicle rollover on Mount Olivet Road. Georgia State Patrol (GSP) also arrived at the scene. A black Nissan Altima 2.
Photo by Adél Grőber

Photo by Adél Grőber

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Hart County cat tests positive for rabies

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Hart County Environmental Health Department was recently notified of a case of rabies in the local community. Last week, the Department was notified of a situation where a stray brown tabby cat, acting aggressive, scratched several people near the intersection of Reed Creek Hwy.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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Uncertainty still surrounds alleged hostage situation

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The root cause of a June 11 series of events, concerning an alleged hostage situation that multiple law enforcement agencies looked into, is still unclear due to conflicting stories. The incident stemmed from another previous situation that day.
Helicopter Emergency Medical Service Technicians from LifeNet South Carolina touchdown in the Ingles parking lot near Belk to transport a victim from Monday’s horrific crash to Prisma Health in Greenville, S.C. Photo by Benjamin London

Helicopter Emergency Medical Service Technicians from LifeNet South Carolina touchdown in the Ingles parking lot near Belk to transport a victim from Monday’s horrific crash to Prisma Health in Greenville, S.C. Photo by Benjamin London

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High speed chase from Anderson ends in Hart crash, several injured

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
A woman was airlifted to be treated for serious injuries after a June 17 high speed chase out of Anderson County culminated in a four-vehicle crash outside of Ingles on E. Franklin Street. Around 4:30 p.m.
The Board of Education recognized Hart County High School track and field athletes Amelia Johnson and Luke Samples who both won state championships in the pole vault competition. Pictured above: Superintendent Jennifer Carter, Luke Samples, Amelia Johnson, and Board Chair Kim Pierce.

The Board of Education recognized Hart County High School track and field athletes Amelia Johnson and Luke Samples who both won state championships in the pole vault competition. Pictured above: Superintendent Jennifer Carter, Luke Samples, Amelia Johnson, and Board Chair Kim Pierce.

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School Board approves 2025 budget

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Following multiple presentations and two opportunities for feedback from the community, the Hart County Board of Education (BOE) voted to adopt the budget for fiscal year 2025 during its meeting June 17.
Hartwell city manager Jon Herschell and Hart County Water and Sewer Authority Director Pat Goran looking over a service delivery map.

Hartwell city manager Jon Herschell and Hart County Water and Sewer Authority Director Pat Goran looking over a service delivery map.

City and county debate service delivery

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The evening of June 18 saw an unconventional meeting—a called meeting between the City of Hartwell and Hart County to discuss a mistake in service delivery maps that was recently realized.