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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

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.

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

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

Georgians starting to get tax refund checks

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

Lake Hartwell Dam Run to be held Saturday

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.

Annual Buddenbaum STEAM Showcase set for today

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.

Christopher receives Golden Apple Award

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.
Photo by Element5 Digital

Photo by Element5 Digital

School system names Teachers of the Year

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.
Photo by Blake Wheeler

Photo by Blake Wheeler

City sends support for proposed developments

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.