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The Blotter

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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.
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Legislative newsletter – week 10

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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.
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Gov. Brian Kemp signs $1B tax rebate

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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.
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Georgia Ag Week celebrates farmers’ many contributions

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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.
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Old 29 to receive Earth Day love

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Hart County Board of Commissioners selected Old Highway 29 to receive some Earth Day attention as a part of an event in collaboration with the Georgia Upstate Lakes Board of Realtors during Tuesday’s board of commissioners meeting.
Pictured is the Hart College and Career Academy SkillsUSA team at the Georgia World Congress Center. Pictured from left to right are, front row, Lexi VanMeter, Olivia Whitmire, Terriah Bush, Honor Chiang, Huong Pham, Phoenix Daigneault, Helen Cook, advisor Vicky Carter, middle row, advisor Chris Whitmire, Luke Johnson, Katlyn Howell, Wallace Pham, Bella Chapman, Richard Terrell, Alex Wilson, Jacob Bern, back row, Savana Kotal, Kyleigh Brown, Andres Pano, Andrew Pattillo, and Avian Herd.

Pictured is the Hart College and Career Academy SkillsUSA team at the Georgia World Congress Center. Pictured from left to right are, front row, Lexi VanMeter, Olivia Whitmire, Terriah Bush, Honor Chiang, Huong Pham, Phoenix Daigneault, Helen Cook, advisor Vicky Carter, middle row, advisor Chris Whitmire, Luke Johnson, Katlyn Howell, Wallace Pham, Bella Chapman, Richard Terrell, Alex Wilson, Jacob Bern, back row, Savana Kotal, Kyleigh Brown, Andres Pano, Andrew Pattillo, and Avian Herd.

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Skills USA brings home state championships

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The 2023 SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference ended with Hart County bringing home two State Championships and eight medals in total. Students from across the state attended the SkillsUSA Georgia State Championships on March 9-11 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.