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The Hart County Community Theatre held a celebration for the $20,000 emergency grant on Wednesday, May 3 from the Fox Theatre Institute. Pictured from left to right is Donna McDowell (Secretary of the Hart County Community Theatre), Kay Cleveland (Board of Directors for the Hart County Community Theatre), Leigh Burns (Director of the Fox Theatre Institute), Lani Sessoms (President of the Hart County Community Theatre), and Lori Forester (Marketing Director of the Hart County Community Theatre).

The Hart County Community Theatre held a celebration for the $20,000 emergency grant on Wednesday, May 3 from the Fox Theatre Institute. Pictured from left to right is Donna McDowell (Secretary of the Hart County Community Theatre), Kay Cleveland (Board of Directors for the Hart County Community Theatre), Leigh Burns (Director of the Fox Theatre Institute), Lani Sessoms (President of the Hart County Community Theatre), and Lori Forester (Marketing Director of the Hart County Community Theatre).

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Fox partnership helps fund theatre

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
On Wednesday, May 3, the Hart County Community Theatre received a $20,000 check from the Fox Theatre Institute that will be used to upgrade the facilities. The community gathered in the Hart County Community Theatre to attend the celebration of the continued partnership between HCCT and the Fox.
The top honor graduates for the Hart County High School Class of 2023 were recognized and honored during the Hart County Board of Education meeting. Pictured are (L-R) Superintendent Jennifer Carter, Co-Valedictorian Huong Pham, Co-Valedictorian Riley Posey, Salutatorian Thomas Floyd, Third Honor Graduate Tate Phillips, and Board of Education Chair Kim Pierce.

The top honor graduates for the Hart County High School Class of 2023 were recognized and honored during the Hart County Board of Education meeting. Pictured are (L-R) Superintendent Jennifer Carter, Co-Valedictorian Huong Pham, Co-Valedictorian Riley Posey, Salutatorian Thomas Floyd, Third Honor Graduate Tate Phillips, and Board of Education Chair Kim Pierce.

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Board of Education budget to see increase in revenues, expenditures

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Hart County Charter System (HCCS) is expecting to see increases in both expenditures and state revenues in the tentative 2024 fiscal year (FY24) budget.
Edward Libershal speaks to Hart County Commissioners about a 56-unit Parkdale Village Proposal at Tuesday’s commission meeting. Commissioners did not take action on a proposed letter of support for the development.

Edward Libershal speaks to Hart County Commissioners about a 56-unit Parkdale Village Proposal at Tuesday’s commission meeting. Commissioners did not take action on a proposed letter of support for the development.

Commissioners take no action on Parkdale Village proposal

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Hart County Commissioners took no action on a resolution of support for a 56-unit Parkdale Village Proposal at Tuesday’s commission meeting. Commissioner Jeff Brown was not present at the meeting due to being out of the country.
Enoch Autry, publisher for The Clayton Tribune in Rabun County, presents the $100 prize to Rabun County resident Melissa Elzey for winning the Spring 2023 Lake Living cover contest with her capture of the Lake Burton Ski Patriots’ performance on July 4, 2021.

Enoch Autry, publisher for The Clayton Tribune in Rabun County, presents the $100 prize to Rabun County resident Melissa Elzey for winning the Spring 2023 Lake Living cover contest with her capture of the Lake Burton Ski Patriots’ performance on July 4, 2021.

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Lake Burton Ski Patriots rides onto the Spring 2023 Lake Living cover

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The Lake Burton Ski Patriots rode their skis all the way to the cover of the Spring 2023 Lake Living magazine.
Photo by Markus Winkler

Photo by Markus Winkler

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Georgians starting to get tax refund checks

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Georgia taxpayers have begun receiving refunds for the second year in a row, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday. House Bill 162, which the General Assembly passed in March, uses part of Georgia’s revenue surplus of more than $6 billion to pay for a refund of state income taxes from 2021.
Photo by Chander R

Photo by Chander R

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Lake Hartwell Dam Run to be held Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The 45th annual Lake Hartwell Dam Run will be held on May 6, at Big Oaks Recreation Center in Hartwell. One of the oldest races in Georgia, the Lake Hartwell Dam Run 5K and 10K offers a spectacular run across two states and the Lake Hartwell Dam.
The 2022 STEAM Showcase packed the Hart County High School Gymnasium last year, and school officials are hoping to see the same turnout this year. The Buddenbaum STEAM Showcase is this Thursday, May 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the HCHS Gym.

The 2022 STEAM Showcase packed the Hart County High School Gymnasium last year, and school officials are hoping to see the same turnout this year. The Buddenbaum STEAM Showcase is this Thursday, May 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the HCHS Gym.

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Annual Buddenbaum STEAM Showcase set for today

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The annual STEAM Showcase, now known as the Buddenbaum STEAM Showcase, is set for 6 p.m. this Thursday, May 4 at the Hart County High School Gymnasium.
Hart County High School teacher Luke Christopher received the WYFF News 4 Golden Apple Award.

Hart County High School teacher Luke Christopher received the WYFF News 4 Golden Apple Award.

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Christopher receives Golden Apple Award

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Each week the local NBC affiliate in Greenville, S.C., WYFF News 4, awards one area teacher the Golden Apple Award. This award is given to a teacher who has been nominated by one of their students for going above and beyond their role inside and outside of the classroom.