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Roy Ramsey, 73, was born and raised in Hartwell and has been a familiar face in the Hart County community for over 50 years.

Roy Ramsey, 73, was born and raised in Hartwell and has been a familiar face in the Hart County community for over 50 years.

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Roy Ramsey is Loving Life

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Roy Ramsey has been a face in the Hart County community for over 50 years. Whether it’s at the funeral home or on the basketball court, Ramsey has been meeting people’s challenges with his unique compassion for decades. “I love working with the public,” Ramsey said.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   April 11   David Carlson, 62, of Jefferson was arrested and charged with probation violation - possession of meth.
Photo by Bill Powell

Photo by Bill Powell

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The basics of fertilizing a lawn

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Spring marks the return of lawn and garden season. Lawns often bear the brunt of winter’s wrath, so spring is a great time to nurse them back to health, and fertilizing can be an essential component of that process. Fertilizing a lawn can be intimidating.
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Photo by Bill Powell

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Three techniques to keep mosquitoes out of your backyard oasis

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Mosquitoes make their presence felt in many areas each summer. These pesky, often hungry insects can carry disease, and their bites can be painful and itchy. Hearing the buzz of a mosquito can often be the buzzkill to an outdoor gathering to enjoy the otherwise nice weather.
Photo by Kimberly Farmer

Photo by Kimberly Farmer

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Diving into the state budget – Education

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The Georgia General Assembly recently completed the 2023 legislative session and I have returned home to the district to spend more time in our community. Each legislative session, the General Assembly has a constitutional obligation to pass a balanced state budget.
Pictured are the current REACH scholars in the Hart County Charter System who recently attended an annual barbecue. Pictured are, from left to right, back row, Dalton Harris, Devin Blakely, Edith Rico-Ortiz, Faustino Rangel, Austin Mercer, Tyler Bowers, Mason Carey, Malachi Wells, front row, Aiden Sanders, Alana Ramey, Cameron Heaton, Alex Del-Rio Magana, Emily Evans, Jeremiah Mattox, Alvin Franco-Gallegos and Dakota Dooley.

Pictured are the current REACH scholars in the Hart County Charter System who recently attended an annual barbecue. Pictured are, from left to right, back row, Dalton Harris, Devin Blakely, Edith Rico-Ortiz, Faustino Rangel, Austin Mercer, Tyler Bowers, Mason Carey, Malachi Wells, front row, Aiden Sanders, Alana Ramey, Cameron Heaton, Alex Del-Rio Magana, Emily Evans, Jeremiah Mattox, Alvin Franco-Gallegos and Dakota Dooley.

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REACH scholars recognized at annual barbecue

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
A new group of REACH, or Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen, Scholars are set to graduate this year at Hart County High School and were recently celebrated at the annual REACH Hart barbecue.
Photo by Elena Mozhvilo

Photo by Elena Mozhvilo

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Earth Day turns 53 Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Earth Day is 53 years old! Wisconsin Governor Gaylord Nelson started Earth Day in 1970. His goal was to bring to our attention the environmental issues that our planet faces. The book “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson, published in 1962, was a major catalyst for Earth Day.
TORCH Board Member Nancy Butler (left) and TORCH Taste Committee volunteer Diane Tolbert are pictured at Railroad Street Park, the site of the inaugural Taste of Hartwell Saturday, April 29 at 5 p.m. The event is hosted by TORCH of Hartwell.

TORCH Board Member Nancy Butler (left) and TORCH Taste Committee volunteer Diane Tolbert are pictured at Railroad Street Park, the site of the inaugural Taste of Hartwell Saturday, April 29 at 5 p.m. The event is hosted by TORCH of Hartwell.

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Taste of Hartwell to debut April 29

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
It was the idea of a family gathering around one table for a meal that Kristin Joyner fell in love with. Now, she and fellow members of TORCH of Hartwell are bringing the table out of the dining room and into Railroad Street Park, and they’re pulling up 200 chairs for the family.