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Weekend of Hart promotional picture featuring their 9/11 memorial tribute.

Weekend of Hart promotional picture featuring their 9/11 memorial tribute.

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Weekend of Hart set for September

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Weekend of Hart, an annual event held in the spirit of charity and community teamwork, is set to return in September. Weekend of Hart is composed of five collaborating nonprofits whose purpose is to support and aid the community of Hart County according to their own unique mission statement.
Photo credit: Karla Hernandez

Photo credit: Karla Hernandez

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Common sense should rule in enforcement of new ordinance

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Last week, after months of discussion and debate from the public, the Hart County Board of Commissioners approved a short-term rental ordinance which could potentially penalize (in fines and licensing status) homeowners for hosting unruly guests at their Airbnb, VRBO, etc.
The Buc-ee’s along I-75, near Warner Robins, is more than a gas station and convenience store. It’s a tourist destination.

The Buc-ee’s along I-75, near Warner Robins, is more than a gas station and convenience store. It’s a tourist destination.

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Buc-ee’s had to be born in Texas

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
The ultimate Texas insult is “All hat and no cattle.” I am not sure how many cattle Arch Alpin III and Don Waskey owned—if any—in 1982. But I can tell you the Texans had a humongous herd of guts and vision when they founded Buc-ee’s.
The driver in a single-car accident Tuesday along Lavonia Highway walks from his car uninjured.

The driver in a single-car accident Tuesday along Lavonia Highway walks from his car uninjured.

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Car flips near Lavonia, man uninjured

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
The Georgia State Patrol and the Hart County Sheriff’s Department responded to a motor vehicle accident on Lavonia Highway around 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The single-car crash occurred at the intersection of  of Lavonia Highway and Kings Road in Hart County.
Dr. Michelle Seawright, left, and Brittany Lewis FNP inside the Whole Hart Wellness office.

Dr. Michelle Seawright, left, and Brittany Lewis FNP inside the Whole Hart Wellness office.

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New health clinic does not require insurance

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
We’ve all likely heard one of our older relatives utter this famous line: “It was a simpler time.” It’s a phrase our older generations use to cope with the advancements and headaches of today’s society.
Photo credit: Anne Nygård

Photo credit: Anne Nygård

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Council approves first reading of noise ordinance

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
On Monday, August 1, Hartwell City Council met to discuss the first reading of the noise ordinance that will include data mining companies and future heavy industries that want to establish themselves within Hartwell’s city limits.
Jeff Bianchi performs during a previous Hartwell concert.

Jeff Bianchi performs during a previous Hartwell concert.

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Classical guitarist returns to Hartwell

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
French author Victor Hugo once said that “music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” This coming Thursday, August 4, professional guitarist Jeffrey Bianchi will let his hands do the talking at the Hartwell Art Center.
Photo credit: Narain Jashanmal

Photo credit: Narain Jashanmal

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Commissioners look to alleviate trash concerns

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
On Tuesday, July 26, the Hart County Board of Commissioners voted to approve two new jobs to help the county control the uptick in trash volume. Hart County has been experiencing a population increase since 2017, and accompanying the residential growth has been an uptick in trash volume.
Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams (left) brought her campaign for governor to Royston Thursday, speaking to an overflow crowd at Little Japan Restaurant.

Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams (left) brought her campaign for governor to Royston Thursday, speaking to an overflow crowd at Little Japan Restaurant.

Stacey Abrams makes campaign stop in Royston

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams spoke to an overflow crowd Thursday during a campaign stop at Little Japan Restaurant in Royston. “My name is Stacey Abrams and I intend to be the next governor of the great state of Georgia,” she said to raucous applause.
The active shooter training team simulates an active shooter situation. Pictured above, the “good guys” in one of the scenarios.

The active shooter training team simulates an active shooter situation. Pictured above, the “good guys” in one of the scenarios.

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Sheriff’s Office holds active shooter training

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Last week, the Hart County Charter System (HCCS) was busy preparing for students to return to the five area schools, and teachers were hard at work laying out their classrooms for another year of learning.