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Members of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation bomb disposal unit scan the scene at the Georgia Guide Stones, one of which apparently exploded Wednesday morning.

Members of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation bomb disposal unit scan the scene at the Georgia Guide Stones, one of which apparently exploded Wednesday morning.

Guidestones Crumble

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
An apparent explosion at the Georgia Guidestones left one of the wings of the stone monument in a pile of rubble Wednesday morning. According to the Elbert County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), the explosion was seen on video camera footage a little after 4 a.m.
Georgia State Patrol troopers — Cory Andrews, Brad Cuevas, Dustin Welborn, Kiefer Smith, Bryan Randall, Jesse Lamb and Matthew Bradley — from Post 52 show the trophies they received from MADD Georgia for their efforts combating drunk driving in 2021.

Georgia State Patrol troopers — Cory Andrews, Brad Cuevas, Dustin Welborn, Kiefer Smith, Bryan Randall, Jesse Lamb and Matthew Bradley — from Post 52 show the trophies they received from MADD Georgia for their efforts combating drunk driving in 2021.

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Local GSP post honored for DUI enforcement

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Local Georgia State Patrol Post 52 was named the Post of the Year at the 18th Annual MADD Georgia Golden Shield Honors held June 15. The awards celebrate and recognize law enforcement officers and agencies, DUI prosecutors and community advocates who help keep roads safe.
Photo credit: Ernie Journeys

Photo credit: Ernie Journeys

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Unemployment rate affecting county’s industrial growth

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Hart County’s unemployment rate has risen over the past quarter, but is still considered “full employment,” according to Hart County Industrial Building Authority director of economic development Dwayne Dye. “The last official unemployment numbers for Hart County kicked up a little bit to 3.
Pictured are the Hart County High School SkillsUSA National Convention participants. Pictured, from left to right, front row, are Georgia Tucker, Anna Hunt, Ethan Ho, middle row, Zion Lackey, Louiesa Gibbs, Jonathan McClain, back row, Katyln Howard, Aidan Gordon, and Ivan Martin.

Pictured are the Hart County High School SkillsUSA National Convention participants. Pictured, from left to right, front row, are Georgia Tucker, Anna Hunt, Ethan Ho, middle row, Zion Lackey, Louiesa Gibbs, Jonathan McClain, back row, Katyln Howard, Aidan Gordon, and Ivan Martin.

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Hart County SkillsUSA participants place at national competition

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Multiple Hart County High School students competed at the SkillsUSA National Championships held June 20-25 in Atlanta, Georgia at the World Congress Center, bringing home several high placements nationally.
Hart Co. Commissioner Ricky Carter after his March 19 arrest.

Hart Co. Commissioner Ricky Carter after his March 19 arrest.

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Kemp forms commission to review Hart Co. commissioner

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
On Thursday, June 30, Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order announcing the forming of a commission appointed to review the actions of Hart County Commissioner Ricky Carter.
Running back Nori Moore makes a cut away from a Morgan County defender

Running back Nori Moore makes a cut away from a Morgan County defender

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Football competes at camp in Habersham

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The Hart County High School football players put on their pads for a two-day camp in Habersham County on June 22 and 23. The team competed against  Morgan County, Habersham Central and Madison County at the camp.
Kami Martinez hits a volley to score a goal.

Kami Martinez hits a volley to score a goal.

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Soccer players gather to practice through the summer

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The Hart County soccer program is holding 7-on-7 scrimmages throughout the summer to keep middle and high school athletes engaged in the sport. “It’s just an opportunity for us to keep working on building our Hart County soccer community and culture,” head boys soccer coach Benjamin Hudson said.
Corbyn White (left) and Korbin Cawthon, the youngest camper, work on their dribbling skills in a game of red light, green light.

Corbyn White (left) and Korbin Cawthon, the youngest camper, work on their dribbling skills in a game of red light, green light.

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YMCA, high school keeping campers active

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Kids worked on their skills at the new volleyball camp at Hart County High School and at basketball camp at the YMCA this past week. There will be no camps next week, but the YMCA will host a Positions Soccer Camp on July 5-8.