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School system names Teachers of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
It was once said that “those who know, do, [and] those that understand, teach.” There have been many famous reiterations of this phrase, but Aristotle’s original meaning is quite clear.
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Photo by Blake Wheeler

City sends support for proposed developments

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Hartwell City Council members discussed “critical” housing needs in the community and showed support for two proposed future developments at Oakview Crossing and Parkdale Drive during its monthly meeting on Monday.
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Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   April 18   Richard Brown, 57, of Royston was arrested and charged with failure to appear - battery. Marquise Conner, 31, of Riverdale was arrested and charged with DUI and speeding.
Hart County 4-H’ers pictured (front row, L-R) include Alexandria LeBar, Adrianna Pennington, Katie Rae Sanders, Landry Wheless, Emma Shiflet and Eli Alewine; (back row, L-R) Lexie Wheless and Tyler Bowers.

Hart County 4-H’ers pictured (front row, L-R) include Alexandria LeBar, Adrianna Pennington, Katie Rae Sanders, Landry Wheless, Emma Shiflet and Eli Alewine; (back row, L-R) Lexie Wheless and Tyler Bowers.

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Hart County 4-H’ers Excel in Project Achievement

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Hart County Students Excel in Northeast Junior/Senior District Project Achievement  – Eight 4-H’ers in grades seven through 11 from Hart County participated in North East District Project Achievement, or DPA, at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center.
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National Day of Prayer to be held May 4

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The National Day of Prayer will be held at noon on Thursday, May 4, on the Hart County Courthouse lawn. In case of rain it will be held at First United Methodist Church.
Pictured during the April meeting of the Hart County Property Owners’ Association are (L-R) Bill Fogerty, Alan Powell and Jeff Brown.

Pictured during the April meeting of the Hart County Property Owners’ Association are (L-R) Bill Fogerty, Alan Powell and Jeff Brown.

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Property owners host House Rep. Alan Powell

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Hart County Property Owners Association was proud to host Rep. Alan Powell to their April meeting. As usual Rep. Powell was articulate, comprehensive, and well versed in what happened at the legislature this session.
L-R: Glada Horvat, Richard Sanders, Emily Gunnells, Gail Gunnells and Walter Gordon stand alongside the newly unveiled portrait of Emily Gunnells, which will hang in a place of prominence in the Hart County Adult Learning Center.

L-R: Glada Horvat, Richard Sanders, Emily Gunnells, Gail Gunnells and Walter Gordon stand alongside the newly unveiled portrait of Emily Gunnells, which will hang in a place of prominence in the Hart County Adult Learning Center.

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Gunnells h-o-n-o-r-e-d during annual spelling bee

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Emily Gunnells received a surprise honor on Thursday night at the start of the 21st Annual Spelling Bee, which was held in the Hart County Adult Learning Center.
County attorney Kim Higginbotham reads the rules regarding public comment to the Hart County Board of Commissioners during Tuesday’s meeting while Jim Gaines (right) listens on.

County attorney Kim Higginbotham reads the rules regarding public comment to the Hart County Board of Commissioners during Tuesday’s meeting while Jim Gaines (right) listens on.

Public comment discussion headlines meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Despite no public comment being made by any Hart County citizens during the public comment period, Tuesday night’s board of commissioners meeting was dominated by discussion on how members of the public are allowed to address the board in meetings.