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BOE gives budget stamp of approval

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
By Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter   The Hart County Board of Education gave a final stamp of approval to its 2026 fiscal year (FY26) budget during its regular June 16 meeting.    The FY26 budget, which was first presented to the BOE during a budget work session April 29, projects a $3.
Photo by Cascio

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Exotic birds color the library

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Photos by Cascio Brenda Bean, owner of Parrot Productions, showcased her flock of exotic birds at Hart County Library’s Color our World summer reading program on June 11. Bean educated children on the importance of protecting endangered birds across the world and their unique properties.
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Statewide PSC election to be held June 17

News Staff
Friday, June 13, 2025
By Rose Scoggins  Editor/Publisher and Dave Williams Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service   Election Day for the special primary to elect a public service commissioner for Districts 2 and 3 will be held Tuesday, June 17.
The Hart County Charter System’s Summer Meal Program will run today, June 12 and again on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 7-16. On-site service is available June 16-27. (Photo submitted by Grayson Williams)

The Hart County Charter System’s Summer Meal Program will run today, June 12 and again on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 7-16. On-site service is available June 16-27. (Photo submitted by Grayson Williams)

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School system’s Summer Meal Program now serving local youth

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Submitted by Grayson Williams Hart County Charter System   The Hart County Charter System is proud to announce the dates, times and locations for the 2025 Summer Meal Program, designed to ensure children in our community have access to nutritious meals during the summer months.
The Saxon family (L-R) Garrett Saxon, Breanna Saxon and Annalee Saxon stand next to the Saxon’s Produce sign located at 8701 Bowman Highway in Dewy Rose. Saxon’s Produce first opened on Memorial Day 2025 and sells double-yolk eggs, pickles and produce. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

The Saxon family (L-R) Garrett Saxon, Breanna Saxon and Annalee Saxon stand next to the Saxon’s Produce sign located at 8701 Bowman Highway in Dewy Rose. Saxon’s Produce first opened on Memorial Day 2025 and sells double-yolk eggs, pickles and produce. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

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Local producers, bakers behind roadside farm stands

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
By Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter   Across Hart County, local farm stands are becoming more popular with an expanding network of farm stands offering a direct and delicious connection to the area’s burgeoning agricultural and culinary talent.
Children at the Hart Youth Development Resource Association (HYDRA) show off their books to each other outside the Hart Partners Bookmobile on Tuesday. The Bookmobile provides free snack bags and books for all children age groups, from toddlers to teenagers, throughout Hart County. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

Children at the Hart Youth Development Resource Association (HYDRA) show off their books to each other outside the Hart Partners Bookmobile on Tuesday. The Bookmobile provides free snack bags and books for all children age groups, from toddlers to teenagers, throughout Hart County. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

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Bookmobile delivers summer reading, snacks to Hart’s youth

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
By Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter   As the school year ends and summer blooms, the familiar Hart Partners Bookmobile begins its weekly book and snack bag route across Hart County.
Hartwell Economic and Community Development Director Jason Ford (right) helps hold the statue in place as Mart Clamp helps adhere the statue to its pedestal (left). (Photo/Benjamin London)

Hartwell Economic and Community Development Director Jason Ford (right) helps hold the statue in place as Mart Clamp helps adhere the statue to its pedestal (left). (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Setting Hart County history in stone

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
A monument dedicated to Hart County’s legendary heroine namesake, Nancy Hart, was installed on the Hart County Courthouse square Monday, June 9.
Chad Whitworth, ceramicist and owner of Nevermore Studios, sits at the pottery wheel in his home studio with Judge, a retired k9 german shepherd, by his side. While Whitworth rarely allows anyone else to enter his studio, Judge always keeps Whitworth company during his long hours of throwing on the wheel. (Photo submitted by Whitworth)

Chad Whitworth, ceramicist and owner of Nevermore Studios, sits at the pottery wheel in his home studio with Judge, a retired k9 german shepherd, by his side. While Whitworth rarely allows anyone else to enter his studio, Judge always keeps Whitworth company during his long hours of throwing on the wheel. (Photo submitted by Whitworth)

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A potter’s peace

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
By Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter   There is a blue, leather high back chair resting in the corner of a sunroom, surrounded with houseplants and art. A man with long curly hair, a silver-toned short beard and glasses with black rims sits in the chair, lost in thought.