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Legislative session saw ‘typical’ year under new leadership

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
After 40 days under the gold dome in Atlanta, Georgia’s 2023 Legislative Session is now complete. With another year now finished and added to his belt, Hart County’s State Representative Alan Powell described the session as typical, yet different.
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Commissioners discuss housing moratorium

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
As promised during its last regular meeting on March 22, the Hart County Board of Commissioners held a work session following Tuesday’s scheduled meeting to specifically discuss changes to the ordinances regarding subdivisions, inching closer to ending the moratorium on construction of multi-family...
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Canon man sentenced for 2021 chase, fatal crash

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Brandon Driver of Canon was sentenced to 26 years, 20 of which are to be served in prison, by the Hart County Superior Court on March 23 for charges related to a December 2021 police chase and eventual crash that took the life of a passenger and Maysville resident.
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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   March 28   Ryan Allison, 39, of Anderson, S.C., was arrested and charged with DUI and failure to drive within a single lane. Willam Angel, 17, of Carnesville was arrested and charged with interference with custody.
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Pre-K, Kindergarten registration beginning week of April 24

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration – The Hart County Charter System will hold Pre-K Registration from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday, April 24, and from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday, April 28, at the Hart County Agriscience Center, located at 1951 Bowman Highway, Hartwell.
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Bill raising truck weights passes General Assembly

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Legislation raising the legal weight limits on commercial trucks hauling certain types of cargo in certain parts of Georgia was one of the last to gain final passage during this year’s General Assembly session.
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Legislative newsletter – week 12

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
On Monday, March 20, the Georgia House of Representatives reconvened under the Gold Dome for our last full week of the 2023 legislative session. The end of session is quickly approaching, and we will reach Legislative Day 40, also known as “Sine Die,” on March 29.
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Home cooling assistance now available for elderly, homebound

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Home cooling help is now available for the elderly and medically homebound in Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Dawson, Elbert, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union and White counties, Brenda Dalin, Program Director, Ninth...
The Georgia General Assembly ended its 40-day session shortly after midnight March 30. (Photo courtesy of the Georgia General Assembly)

The Georgia General Assembly ended its 40-day session shortly after midnight March 30. (Photo courtesy of the Georgia General Assembly)

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General Assembly session the usual combo of triumphs, defeats

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The General Assembly passed much of Gov. Brian Kemp’s legislative agenda for 2023 during the 40-day session that ended shortly after midnight March 30.