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Harmony House to hold annual chili cook-off Feb. 8

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The annual Harmony House Child Advocacy Center chili cook-off will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Elberton Civic Center. This fundraising event will benefit victims of Child Physical and Sexual Abuse as well as Adult Sexual Assault and the support services provided for them.
New board members for the Hart County Botanical Garden include (L-R) Vice President Maggie Jackson, President Lauren Peacock and Co-Director Jesse Merkley.

New board members for the Hart County Botanical Garden include (L-R) Vice President Maggie Jackson, President Lauren Peacock and Co-Director Jesse Merkley.

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Botanical Garden introduces new board members

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The Hart County Botanical Garden recently announced its new board members, including a new vice president, president and co-director. Maggie Jackson will service as vice president, Lauren Peacock as president and Jesse Merkley as co-director.
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s 75th annual chamber awards banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Station of Hartwell.

The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s 75th annual chamber awards banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Station of Hartwell.

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Annual chamber banquet set for Feb. 22

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s 75th annual chamber awards banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Station of Hartwell. “Join us for an unforgettable evening of dinner, live music and celebration,” Executive Director Amanda Brown said.
Hart County Board of Education

Hart County Board of Education

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BOE intending to opt-out of HB 581

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The Hart County Board of Education (BOE) has officially announced “its intention to opt-out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption” previously approved by voters in the Nov. 5, 2024 general election. The official announcement was made in a Jan.
Senior guard TK Smith directs the offense in the win over Pendleton.

Senior guard TK Smith directs the offense in the win over Pendleton.

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Lady Dogs finish as runner-ups in McDonald’s Shootout

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
After snapping a three-game skid against Oglethorpe County, the Lady Dogs finished as the runner-ups in the 17th annual McDonald’s Shootout. On Dec. 23, Hart hosted the Lady Patriots of Oglethorpe County. The Lady Dogs dominated the first half of play as they went into the half with a 27-11 lead.