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IBA to hold manufacturing reception Oct. 3

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The Hart County Industrial Building Authority (IBA) will hold a Manufacturing Appreciation Reception Friday, Oct. 3 to kick off Manufacturing Appreciation Week.    The event will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Adult Learning Center downstairs meeting room located at 110 Benson St.
Nurse Lisa Walters (left) and Dr. JoDon Garringer (right) pose together in front of Hartwell Family Practice, located at 229 Athens St., on Sept. 3. Garringer said he and Walters have developed a brother-sister relationship, after watching their families and careers grow alongside each other. (Photo by Adriana Cascio)

Nurse Lisa Walters (left) and Dr. JoDon Garringer (right) pose together in front of Hartwell Family Practice, located at 229 Athens St., on Sept. 3. Garringer said he and Walters have developed a brother-sister relationship, after watching their families and careers grow alongside each other. (Photo by Adriana Cascio)

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Garringer celebrates 25 years at HFP

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
It all began years ago in Albany, Indiana, when a young JoDon Garringer was captivated by his grandmother, Sara Washburn, a nurse whose career inspired him to follow in her footsteps.    He didn’t just like the idea of medicine—he fell in love with it.
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Studying H2Options

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The cost of a surface water treatment plant is being researched for the Hart County Water and Sewer Authority through the University of Georgia’s Archway Partnership.    Authority Vice Chair Patti York announced the study during the authority’s meeting Monday.
Winston Phillips, who has spent nearly six decades working in five different butcher shops, presents a tray of ribeyes, his favorite cut of meat, at Hometown Butcher. (Photo by Adriana Cascio)

Winston Phillips, who has spent nearly six decades working in five different butcher shops, presents a tray of ribeyes, his favorite cut of meat, at Hometown Butcher. (Photo by Adriana Cascio)

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Winston Phillips is Loving Life

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Flipping through a small black photo book, butcher Winston Phillips, 78, reminisces on his earlier days of cutting meat. After nearly six decades of his career as a butcher, Phillips comes into work each day with a smile on his face and a passion for serving excellent cut steaks to his community.
After 20 years of service in the United States Army, Sgt. 1st Class Christy Worthy put on a new uniform as a Hartwell Police Department officer and school resource officer at Hart County Middle School. Worthy now spends her days protecting the students of HCMS, a job she said she loves doing. (Photo by Adriana Cascio)

After 20 years of service in the United States Army, Sgt. 1st Class Christy Worthy put on a new uniform as a Hartwell Police Department officer and school resource officer at Hart County Middle School. Worthy now spends her days protecting the students of HCMS, a job she said she loves doing. (Photo by Adriana Cascio)

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Army veteran finds new uniform at HPD, HCMS

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Sgt. 1st Class Christy Worthy, 47, spent nearly 20 years in the United States Army, serving primarily as an air traffic controller, before hanging up her gear five years ago to dedicate her life to protecting her local community.
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Throwback Thursday - September 25

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
25 years ago (2000)    Sept. 27, 2000 – If the voters say yes on Nov. 7, construction will begin on a new recreational complex.    Land for the 55-acre park was purchased by the county with the 1995 SPLOST proceeds and a grant.
Freshman clarinetist Shia Hiland was named member of the week for the Sept. 25 High Notes series. In addition to his marching and playing efforts, Hiland was selected for his dedication to helping the band and the crüe by moving props and equipment. (Photo by Adriana Cascio)

Freshman clarinetist Shia Hiland was named member of the week for the Sept. 25 High Notes series. In addition to his marching and playing efforts, Hiland was selected for his dedication to helping the band and the crüe by moving props and equipment. (Photo by Adriana Cascio)

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Hiland, Waters and trombones honored in High Notes

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Freshman clarinetist Shia Hiland was named member of the week for the Sept. 25 High Notes series. In addition to his marching and playing efforts, Hiland was selected for his dedication to helping the band and the crüe by moving props and equipment.
Hartwell Main Street held a ribbon cutting for Luxy Locks, located at 28 S. Forest Ave., following its opening Aug. 21. “We’re so excited to see a new business on South Forest putting a building in action that has been closed for many years!,” Economic and Community Development Director Jason Ford said after the ribbon cutting. (Photo submitted by Jason Ford)

Hartwell Main Street held a ribbon cutting for Luxy Locks, located at 28 S. Forest Ave., following its opening Aug. 21. “We’re so excited to see a new business on South Forest putting a building in action that has been closed for many years!,” Economic and Community Development Director Jason Ford said after the ribbon cutting. (Photo submitted by Jason Ford)

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DDA working to help fill vacant properties

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is focusing on filling out the area’s “prime real estate” by helping building owners find tenants and advertising available properties to attract more businesses to the downtown area.    During the Aug.