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HCHS senior FFA student Ashlyn Floyd poses with family, friends, and her two heifers that both placed in the top-5 overall at the Georgia State Livestock Show in Perry.

HCHS senior FFA student Ashlyn Floyd poses with family, friends, and her two heifers that both placed in the top-5 overall at the Georgia State Livestock Show in Perry.

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Hart County FFA Excels at Georgia State Livestock Show

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Hart County FFA students excelled at a recent competition in Perry, including one senior who shined and ended her last show with a triumphant finish.
Beloved former teacher Bonnie Granville passed away March 3 at the age of 67.

Beloved former teacher Bonnie Granville passed away March 3 at the age of 67.

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Hart loses ‘most selfless person’

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Hart County lost one of it’s more influential citizens on Friday, March 3 when beloved teacher Bonnie Granville passed away at the age of 67. Granville served as a teacher within Hart County for 44 years, starting at Mt. Olivet Elementary back in August 1978.
Hartwell resident and Franklin Springs Police Chief Kevin Thompson holds up a “15-page memo,” which discusses complaints about Parkdale Drive. Thompson claimed the memo contained unnecessary personal information about him, including his place of employment and title.

Hartwell resident and Franklin Springs Police Chief Kevin Thompson holds up a “15-page memo,” which discusses complaints about Parkdale Drive. Thompson claimed the memo contained unnecessary personal information about him, including his place of employment and title.

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End of council meeting becomes tense before executive session

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Monday’s Hartwell City Council meeting came to an explosive and sudden end after a public comment regarding an incident from the November meeting sparked a heated discussion.
Photo by Samuel Regan-Asante

Photo by Samuel Regan-Asante

City council denies liquor stores

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
An emotionally charged meeting of the Hartwell City Council on Monday resulted in a 4-3 vote by the council to not allow liquor stores to reach the ballot for possible consideration by voters.
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Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Feb. 21   Toby Haygood, 20, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with driving while license revoked or suspended and reckless driving.   Feb.
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Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm

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Legislative newsletter – week 8

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
My colleagues and I went straight to work on Tuesday, February 21, to ensure that good, sound legislation could pass before the clock runs out. On Wednesday, we had a special guest on the House Floor.
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Photo by Scott Graham

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State House approves Kemp’s income tax refund

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Georgia House of Representatives Thursday approved Gov. Brian Kemp’s proposal to provide Georgia taxpayers with state income tax refunds this year. Single taxpayers or married taxpayers filing individually are set to receive $250.