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Photo by Alexander Grey

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Kemp wants to accelerate state income tax cuts

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday he will ask Georgia lawmakers to provide additional tax relief during the upcoming legislative session by accelerating a state income tax cut lawmakers adopted last year. House Bill 1437 set in place a reduction in the state’s income tax rate from 5.75% to 4.
From left to right: Mike McNabb, Stephen Ayers, Tray Hicks, Tony Haynie, Brandon Johnson, Dan Leard, Patrick Guarnella, and Jon Herschell at the Hartwell City Council meeting Dec. 4.

From left to right: Mike McNabb, Stephen Ayers, Tray Hicks, Tony Haynie, Brandon Johnson, Dan Leard, Patrick Guarnella, and Jon Herschell at the Hartwell City Council meeting Dec. 4.

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City council meets before runoff elections determine new seats

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The Hartwell City Council had an eventful meeting on the evening of Nov. 4, right before runoff election night.
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Photo by Jim Hawkins from Inside Carolina

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Rucker tabbed for second team All-ACC

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) tabbed former Hart County and current University of North Carolina defensive lineman Kaimon Rucker (25) to the All-ACC second team at defensive line on Nov. 28.
Former Hart County and current sophomore running back for Virginia Tech Malachi Thomas runs the football against Syracuse earlier this season on Oct. 26 in the 38-10 home win.

Former Hart County and current sophomore running back for Virginia Tech Malachi Thomas runs the football against Syracuse earlier this season on Oct. 26 in the 38-10 home win.

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Former Dog helps carry Virginia Tech to a bowl game

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Former Hart County and current Virginia Tech running back helps the Hokies win the Commonwealth Cup, and secure a bowl game for the second time in his Virginia Tech career. Malachi Thomas who set school records during his time with the Dogs has had a roller coaster of a career at Virginia Tech.
Pictured is Hartwell native Julie George during her 2022 110 mile hike on the Appalachian Trail as she now prepares for her 2,198.4 mile hike on the same trail in March of 2024.

Pictured is Hartwell native Julie George during her 2022 110 mile hike on the Appalachian Trail as she now prepares for her 2,198.4 mile hike on the same trail in March of 2024.

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Hartwell native says, “Here I am Lord, send me”

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
A Hartwell native will begin a 2,198.4 mile journey on the Appalachian Trail over the course of five months with the intent to share the gospel along the way. Hartwell native Julie George found her interest in hiking when she and her son went on a backpack trip.
Benjamin London down on the sidelines of Bobby Dodd Stadium after the 31-23 loss to Georgia on Nov. 25.

Benjamin London down on the sidelines of Bobby Dodd Stadium after the 31-23 loss to Georgia on Nov. 25.

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A Dream Come True

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
In the final minutes of the greatest rivalry in college football, I couldn’t think of how proud a man I called Pepoppy would be. If you know my family, you will know that almost everyone is a Georgia fan. It made sense though as my family moved to Watkinsville, Ga.
Junior guard Keelan Stowers goes up for the contested shot in the 86-56 loss to Madison County on Nov. 28.

Junior guard Keelan Stowers goes up for the contested shot in the 86-56 loss to Madison County on Nov. 28.

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Red Raiders too much for Dogs

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Red Raiders hot start offensively didn’t end until the final whistle, as Madison County took down the Dogs, 86-56 on Nov. 28. Hart made the trip down to Danielsville to take on the No. 5 team in AAAA — the Madison County Red Raiders.