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#ThrowbackThursday - August 7, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
25 years ago (2000)    Aug. 9, 2000 – Crammed like sardines into the county commissioner’s meeting room, around 500 people showed up to express their displeasure with the growth of video poker outlets in Hart County.
First responders carry a student actor out of the building during an Emergency Response Drill on Aug. 1 at Hartwell Elementary School. (Photo/Grayson Williams)

First responders carry a student actor out of the building during an Emergency Response Drill on Aug. 1 at Hartwell Elementary School. (Photo/Grayson Williams)

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School system, local public safety conduct emergency response drill

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The Hart County Charter System conducted an emergency response drill in collaboration with local emergency services Aug. 1 at Hartwell Elementary School.    The drill demonstrated the school system’s commitment to the safety and well-being of students, staff and the entire Hart County community.
Hart County Senior League Softball team poses with their Southeast Champions banner before a game in the Senior League Softball World Series in Lower Sussex, Delaware. The team consists of Milo Allen, Marlee Bowers, Maggie Bridges, Ky Dubose, Kinsley Duncan, Peyton Jordan, Emory McCollum, Peyton McCollum, Emma Mitchell, Kam Price, Erika Royston, Bella Segars, Chesnee Strickland, EmmaKate White and MaryBeth White. The team is coached by Kyle McCollum, Mason Bowers, Tony Strickland and Head Coach Paul Mitchel

Hart County Senior League Softball team poses with their Southeast Champions banner before a game in the Senior League Softball World Series in Lower Sussex, Delaware. The team consists of Milo Allen, Marlee Bowers, Maggie Bridges, Ky Dubose, Kinsley Duncan, Peyton Jordan, Emory McCollum, Peyton McCollum, Emma Mitchell, Kam Price, Erika Royston, Bella Segars, Chesnee Strickland, EmmaKate White and MaryBeth White. The team is coached by Kyle McCollum, Mason Bowers, Tony Strickland and Head Coach Paul Mitchel

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Playing on the world stage

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
On July 28, Team Southeast began their quest towards capturing a World Series title by taking on Team Canada in the first game of pool play.    After a scoreless first inning, Southeast loaded the bases with two outs in the top of the second.
Hartwell Police Department Lt. Darin Rucker shows off a Hart County Charter System bus’s safety features to children at the Bell Family YMCA, located at 281 Opal Ext., on Tuesday. All buses are equipped with flashing lights, a stop sign and a crossing arm to ensure the safety of students entering and exiting the vehicle. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

Hartwell Police Department Lt. Darin Rucker shows off a Hart County Charter System bus’s safety features to children at the Bell Family YMCA, located at 281 Opal Ext., on Tuesday. All buses are equipped with flashing lights, a stop sign and a crossing arm to ensure the safety of students entering and exiting the vehicle. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

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HPD urges bus safety ahead of first day

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
As the Hart County Charter School bus engines start up for the 2025-2026 school year, Lt. Darin Rucker from the Hartwell Police Department and Director of Transportation Jeff Garner urge the public to help keep local youth safe while on the roads.
Hart County High School Principal Kevin Gaines was inducted as the newest President of the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders July 15. (Photo submitted by Grayson Williams)

Hart County High School Principal Kevin Gaines was inducted as the newest President of the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders July 15. (Photo submitted by Grayson Williams)

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Gaines inducted as GAEL President

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The Hart County Charter System is proud to announce that Hart County High School Principal Kevin Gaines has been officially sworn in as the newest President of the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL). The ceremony took place on July 15 at the GAEL Summer Conference on Jekyll Island.
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Throwback Thursday - July 31

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
25 years ago (2000)    Aug. 2, 2000 – The Friendship Force of Lake Hartwell welcomed 39 guests from Altotonga, Mexico last Thursday. The visitors are staying at the homes of 11 Hart County families.    A welcome party on Friday was hosted by John and Judy Gantt. Shopping in Anderson, S.C.
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Man arrested after fleeing officers, abandoning juveniles

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
A Royston man is charged with fleeing from officers and abandoning two children in his vehicle.   He was later arrested after a report of prowling in Lavonia.   The Lavonia Police Department reported that an officer on patrol Thursday at about 3:04 p.m.