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Ella Goodman, left and Angela Cann, right, smile after winning the Tax Year 2020 Excellence in powering client prosperity award.

Ella Goodman, left and Angela Cann, right, smile after winning the Tax Year 2020 Excellence in powering client prosperity award.

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ECG Financials wins customer service award

News Staff
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Local tax and financial advisory service ECG Financials recently celebrated an “Excellence in powering client prosperity award” for its customer service. The award  from Intuitt Accountants ranked the organization as a top 600 firm.
Teasley hard at work doing what he loves as the county surveyor.

Teasley hard at work doing what he loves as the county surveyor.

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Dean Teasley is loving life

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Everyone is passionate about something in life, and for 82-year old county surveyor, Dean Teasley, his passion is surveying land, and he’s been doing it since he was 18-years old.
One of four light boxes downtown that will soon be decorated by Hart County High School art students.

One of four light boxes downtown that will soon be decorated by Hart County High School art students.

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Students to paint downtown light boxes

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
The four metal traffic-light boxes on the Hartwell courthouse square will soon be a beautiful attraction downtown. Hart County High School art teacher Amanda Ayers is leading her classes in an art project to bring some more color to the downtown square.
Sitting (l-r): Alesia Burch, Karen Crooms; standing: Kristi Robinson, Missy Painter, Lisa Carmichael, Lauren Cobb, Mitzi Jordan and Ruth Hein. Not pictured - Jennifer London.

Sitting (l-r): Alesia Burch, Karen Crooms; standing: Kristi Robinson, Missy Painter, Lisa Carmichael, Lauren Cobb, Mitzi Jordan and Ruth Hein. Not pictured - Jennifer London.

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Burch and Crooms making their mark at 45-year-old CPA firm

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
One of Hartwell’s most established businesses turns 45-years old, and business partners Alesia Burch and Karen Crooms look forward to continuing its legacy further into the future.
One of the Flower Cottage’s most affordable arrangements delivered to a customer as a surprise.

One of the Flower Cottage’s most affordable arrangements delivered to a customer as a surprise.

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Flower Cottage still coming up roses after 10 years in business

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
While technically the Flower Cottage is celebrating 10 years of continuous business, the store was first born 30 years ago this year. Owner Brenda Vickery said she and her mother opened the store together in 1992 after they bought Diane’s Designs.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jan.
Photo credit: Brad Huchteman

Photo credit: Brad Huchteman

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General Assembly returns to session

News Staff
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
The 156th Georgia General Assembly convened under the Gold Dome on Monday, January 10, 2022, with 40 legislative days to accomplish the people’s business. Gov.
New Hart County football coach and athletic director Cory Dickerson speaks at last week’s introductory press conference.

New Hart County football coach and athletic director Cory Dickerson speaks at last week’s introductory press conference.

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New Hart coach, AD can draw from solid foundation

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
We think we speak for many in our community in thanking coach Rance Gillespie for the five years of work he put in at the helm of the Hart County Bulldogs football program. We respect his decision to move on to his new venture at Brookstone School in Columbus and wish him the best.
Joey Tucker and his family at his swearing in ceremony. From left to right, Libby and Todd Tucker; Olivia and Joey Tucker; Deanna Beckwith (center right); and Peggy and William Tucker (right).

Joey Tucker and his family at his swearing in ceremony. From left to right, Libby and Todd Tucker; Olivia and Joey Tucker; Deanna Beckwith (center right); and Peggy and William Tucker (right).

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Hartwell native named Georgia Association of Realtors president

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
On Tuesday, Jan 11. The Georgia Association of Realtors swore in Hartwell-native Joey Tucker to represent all of Georgia’s 52,000 real estate professionals for 2022. As president Tucker will be representing realtors across Georgia, protecting and ensuring their private property rights statewide.