ESPLOST referendum passes voter test

Hart County will “continue the penny,” as voters renewed a one-percent sales tax county-wide specifically to be used for education, during Tuesday’s Election Day.

Charlie Jordan is Loving Life

Charlie Jordan hates Oreos. However that wasn’t always the case for the 77-year-old Hartwell native. No, this was a somewhat unusual result from his somewhat unusual job as a professional Santa. “I get paid to play with other people’s grandchildren,” Jordan said.

State Senate approves school safety bill

The state Senate passed legislation Monday that will require Georgia public schools to conduct active-shooter drills by Oct. 1 of each year. Gov.

The Blotter

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   March 7   Amy Adkins, 43, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with probation violation - DUI. Kelsey King, 28, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with driving with suspended or revoked drivers license and no insurance.

Legislative newsletter – week 10

My colleagues and I passed out more than 50 bills and resolutions on crossover day. We continued to convene on the House floor throughout the week, where we heard Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs deliver the State of the Judiciary address.

Home cooling assistance available April 3

Brenda Dalin, Program Director, Ninth District Opportunity, Inc.

Gov. Brian Kemp signs $1B tax rebate

Gov. Brian Kemp wasted no time signing the $1 billion state income tax rebate the General Assembly passed this week. The Republican governor put his signature on House Bill 162 late Tuesday, just hours after the Georgia Senate gave the legislation final passage. “While some in Washington D.C.

HCCS set to host summer learning camp for gifted students through grant

The Hart County Charter System is excited to announce a new summer learning program for gifted and high-achieving students that will feature specific academic focus areas such as engineering and infrastructure; robotics and coding; and agriculture and hydroponics.

Hartwell Lake seeks volunteers for Earth Day cleanup

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, is seeking volunteers to help clean up around Hartwell Lake in recognition of Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Georgia Ag Week celebrates farmers’ many contributions

Georgia farmers grow crops, livestock and timber that feed, clothe and shelter us. That’s why Georgia Farm Bureau and other ag organizations across the state will observe Georgia Ag Week March 20-24 and celebrate National Ag Day on March 21.