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The above map features the county’s newly redrawn district lines, approved Feb. 14 by the Hart County Board of Commissioners. The map can also be found in color and online at hartcountyga.gov.

The above map features the county’s newly redrawn district lines, approved Feb. 14 by the Hart County Board of Commissioners. The map can also be found in color and online at hartcountyga.gov.

Commission approves redistricting lines

The Hart County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 14 to approve a new map that will modify the boundaries of the county’s five districts. Chairman Marshall Sayer and commissioner Joey Dorsey also rebuked claims of racism being involved in the map’s redrawing.
A Hart County Charter System school bus was involved in a motor vehicle collision Feb. 10 near the intersection of North Richardson Street and East Johnson Street.

A Hart County Charter System school bus was involved in a motor vehicle collision Feb. 10 near the intersection of North Richardson Street and East Johnson Street.

Bus driver cited following Friday morning collision

A Hart County Charter System school bus driver was cited by the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) following a collision near the intersection of North Richardson Street and East Johnson Street Feb. 10.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

The Blotter

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Feb.
The “Our Artful Youth” exhibit includes piece Susan Sanchez. Sanchez, an eighth grader in April Garner’s class, titled her acrylic piece “Remembrance Poppy.”

The “Our Artful Youth” exhibit includes piece Susan Sanchez. Sanchez, an eighth grader in April Garner’s class, titled her acrylic piece “Remembrance Poppy.”

“Our Artful Youth” Exhibit Opens at Hartwell Art Center Thursday

The Hartwell Art Center today announced the opening of its next art exhibit, “Our Artful Youth,” scheduled to run from February 16 through March 18. The exhibit, sponsored by Hart EMC, showcases works of art by students of all ages within the community.
Pictured from left to right are UGA Archway representative Angel Jackson, Hart County Education Foundation Director Bobbie Busha, Hart County Education Foundation President Jessica Seawright, Hart County Charter System Community Relations Director Grayson Williams, Education Foundation Board member Jason Ford, and UGA Archway representative Michelle Elliot.

Pictured from left to right are UGA Archway representative Angel Jackson, Hart County Education Foundation Director Bobbie Busha, Hart County Education Foundation President Jessica Seawright, Hart County Charter System Community Relations Director Grayson Williams, Education Foundation Board member Jason Ford, and UGA Archway representative Michelle Elliot.

UGA students help brand Hart education foundation as gold medal project for Archway Partnership

With new branding and a marketing plan, Hart County leaders hope to increase attention to their local education foundation and raise more money to benefit students and teachers.
Dr. Jacqueline Brock, Principal of Hart County Middle School was one of the speakers at the HCREA Meeting in February.

Dr. Jacqueline Brock, Principal of Hart County Middle School was one of the speakers at the HCREA Meeting in February.

Hart County retired educators hear from HCMS principal, state leaders

The Hart County Retired Educators Association met at the Casa Grande Cantina & Grill on Tuesday, February 7, with President Pam Gordon presiding. The speakers at the meeting were Hart County Middle School Principal Dr. Jacqueline Brock, GREA Executive Director Dr.
Photo by Compare Fibre

Photo by Compare Fibre

HTC Named a Smart Rural CommunitySM Provider

HTC, Inc. was recently named a Smart Rural CommunitySM provider by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association. NTCA’s Smart Communities are powered by innovative rural broadband providers that believe that by being connected to fiber broadband we achieve more together.
A stolen vehicle was wrecked over the weekend near Beaverdam Creek where a bridge is currently being replaced by the GDOT.

A stolen vehicle was wrecked over the weekend near Beaverdam Creek where a bridge is currently being replaced by the GDOT.

Macon man arrested following beating, string of auto thefts

Following the beating of an elderly man and string of auto thefts and break-ins in multiple counties over the weekend, a Macon man was arrested in Madison County on an outstanding warrant from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and has received charges from both Bibb County and the Hart County...
Photo by Alexandre Debiève

Photo by Alexandre Debiève

Granting school network upgrades

The Hart County Charter System’s internet networking infrastructure will be getting an upgrade, with a focus on improving “day-to-day use” in classrooms.
Dean and Faire Teasley have been married for the past 60 years after falling in love at first sight.

Dean and Faire Teasley have been married for the past 60 years after falling in love at first sight.

Love at first sight and for the last 60 years

C.S. Lewis said that “to love is to be vulnerable” and for 60 years Dean, 83, and Faire Teasley, 78, have lived together in Lewis’ axiom steadfastly in marriage. Dean and Faire met each other through Dean’s first cousin and best friend, who Faire was dating at the time.