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Federal case could be on tap for Oglesby

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Federal charges could be filed soon against currently suspended Hart County Comissioner R.C. Oglesby and his family members for their roles in an alleged racketeering scheme, authorities said.
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News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents and citations: One failure to stop at stop sign; one expired driver’s license; one no insurance; one driving on the wrong side of the road; one leaving the scene of an accident. Nov.
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Hartwell woman dies in crash

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2019
A two-vehicle crash resulted in the death of a Hartwell woman Tuesday night. A preliminary investigation revealed that around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 traveling south on Ga. Highway 51 crossed the center line near Mt.
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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents and citations: One barking dogs citation; three following too closely; two unsafe operation of radio, telephone or cell; no insurance; one no seat belt; one failure to yield traffic device; two no proof of insurance; two failures to...
Sunshot by Michael Hall - McGee Heating and Air president Robert Kesler, right, talks to students at the Hart College and Career Academy this week about how a central HVAC system works.

Sunshot by Michael Hall - McGee Heating and Air president Robert Kesler, right, talks to students at the Hart College and Career Academy this week about how a central HVAC system works.

McGee creates comfortable futures

Anna Hall
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Imagine: It’s near the end of September with the fall season just under way. The leaves are changing, college football is in full swing and the temperatures are nice and crisp. Yes, imagine that as if in Georgia, the fall season actually played out that way.
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County urges satellite market modification

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Hart County took another step toward lifting its “orphan” county status by urging the Federal Communications Commission to make a decision on the impending market modification appeal.   The Hart County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0, commissioner R.C.
Tiffany Rucker and Patrick Guarnella, center, are pictured with Carrie Barnes of Georgia EMC and Rope Roberts Georgia Power Co.

Tiffany Rucker and Patrick Guarnella, center, are pictured with Carrie Barnes of Georgia EMC and Rope Roberts Georgia Power Co.

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Locals graduate from development progam

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
By Drew Dotson Staff writer   Tiffany Rucker and Patrick Guarnella graduated recently from the 2019 Region 2 Multi-Day Training Program put on by the Board of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development.
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City council rolling back millage rate

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Property owners in the city of Hartwell will see a slight decrease to their property taxes after the city council rolled back the millage rate  from 10.7 mils to 10.3 mils on Friday.
Photo provided — Livestock like this, with which Hart County Middle School student Trey Chafin, right, won 8th Grade Beef Cattle Showmanship at the Georgia National Fair, will come to Hartwell several times for shows during the next month at the AgriScience Center..

Photo provided — Livestock like this, with which Hart County Middle School student Trey Chafin, right, won 8th Grade Beef Cattle Showmanship at the Georgia National Fair, will come to Hartwell several times for shows during the next month at the AgriScience Center..

Live stock shows coming to AgriScience Center

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Several livestock shows will be held at the Hart County AgriScience Center in the upcoming month. The Georgia Farm Bureau Steer and Heifer Show will be at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 16. The AgGeorgia Farm Credit Heifer Show will be at 8 a.m. on Nov. 23.
Sunshot by Drew Dotson - Veterans sit and listen to the program put on at Hart County High School on Veterans Day at the Lonnie Burns Fine Arts Center.

Sunshot by Drew Dotson - Veterans sit and listen to the program put on at Hart County High School on Veterans Day at the Lonnie Burns Fine Arts Center.

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Hart County recognizes heroes on Veterans Day

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Hart County veterans got a double dose of appreciation on Monday from both Hart County Middle and High School.  The middle school was first with its program in the school’s gym. The choir and the band both performed and veterans from different branches of the military were recognized.