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Karen Leverett

Karen Leverett

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Trailblazers reflect on changing times in Hartwell

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
This week’s edition of Hart County’s African American trailblazers spotlights a pair of professionals who’ve shaped the course of a changing Hartwell.   Karen Leverett   South State Bank associate Karen Leverett has worked in the banking industry for 38 years.
Photo by Chris Chow

Photo by Chris Chow

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Wrestlemania at The Hartwell Sun

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
As a sports junkie, I will freely admit there are some weekdays where it’s hard to get your work done. March Madness, the opening rounds of The Masters, and the Olympics are all events that I’ll need a television and a computer on hand to keep up with the coverage despite having a full time job.
Steve Coughlin and his band Probable Cause.

Steve Coughlin and his band Probable Cause.

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Hartwell musician signs with major record label

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Hartwell’s Steve Coughlin, an International Singer Songwriters Association (ISSA) nominated musical artist, took an unorthodox path to fame in the music business. “I was a police officer,” Coughlin said. “I was listening to the radio, and I said when I retire this is what I want to do.
Senator Jon Ossoff with representatives from Veterans of Foreign Wars in 2023.

Senator Jon Ossoff with representatives from Veterans of Foreign Wars in 2023.

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Ossoff bipartisan bill to help veterans in rural areas

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) has introduced a bipartisan bill with Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and John Thune (R-SD), which will help veterans in rural Georgia get to Veterans Affairs (VA) health facilities. This bill came on the heels of multiple other bills, including bipartisan efforts, Sen.
The Hart County Water and Sewer Authority met Feb. 19.

The Hart County Water and Sewer Authority met Feb. 19.

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Hart Water & Sewer to apply for $5 million loan

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Hart County Water and Sewer Authority (HCWSA) gathered for a meeting on Feb. 19. All members were present except Marvin Justice, who was called in by phone. After amending the agenda, approving it, and approving the Jan.
Hart County Commissioners Jeff Brown and Marshall Sayer speak before the Bowersville Town Council Feb. 15.

Hart County Commissioners Jeff Brown and Marshall Sayer speak before the Bowersville Town Council Feb. 15.

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Bowersville discusses one-way roads

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Town of Bowersville City Council gathered for their second regular meeting of 2024 on the evening of Feb. 15. The meeting was well-attended as the new leadership, sworn in Jan. 2, has encouraged Bowersville residents to come and make their concerns and suggestions known.
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Photo by John Fornander

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Racket Dogs fall in season opener

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Hart County High School boys and girls tennis teams open up the season 0-1 after dropping all sets to a tough Oconee County team. The Racket Dogs opened up their 2024 campaign on the road as they traveled to Watkinsville on Feb. 7 to take on the Warriors of Oconee County.