At a Friday press conference in Soperton, Gov. Brian Kemp announced the redirecting of $100 million to provide disaster relief financial support for farmers and debris cleanup for timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Pictured above: Kaitlyn Sanders (right), store manager at Cato in Hartwell, stands with Cato associate, Sarah Kesler, ready to collect items for Thanksgiving Care Bundles to be delivered with meals on Thanksgiving Day.

The Hart County 4-H team competed well at Forestry Field Day in Athens. Pictured above ront row (from left to right): Millie Colson, Brantley Little, Luke Harrell, Easton Saylors, Evie Johnson, and Paisley Warren. Back row (from left to right): Grace Wilson, Lukas Smith, Lincoln Daniel, Phoebe Cain York, Ashleigh Jones, and Paige Wilson.

Photo by Grant Durr

Hartwell firefighters demonstrate a confined space rescue during the grand opening of the city’s new fire station on Nov. 2.

Main Street volunteers gave a standing ovation after Hartwell received the Georgia Exceptional Main Street (GEMS) designation.

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Senior guard Andrew Maxwell during a shooting drill during practice on Oct. 24.

Senior guard TK Smith (left) and junior guard Maddie Carter (right) during a practice scrimmage on Oct. 24.

Hart County’s sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry (left) looks to evade the pressure by the Indians defenders in the 37-34 loss to Stephens County on the road on Oct. 25. Photo by Laura Shaw/The Toccoa Record.