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Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
1927: The O’Briens of Hart County, a distinguished Irish family, claim as their ancestor Brian Boru, the king of Ireland. Boru was crowned king in 1002 and ruled Ireland until his death in 1014.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Oct. 11 • Bradley Causer, 34, of Lavonia, was arrested and charged with criminal attempt to commit a misdemeanor, possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and possession of a drug related object.
Photo credit: Cristiano De Assuncao

Photo credit: Cristiano De Assuncao

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Lake Hartwell FCA to host fifth annual Fields of Faith

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Students from Lake Hartwell FCA will join thousands of other youth on athletic fields across the nation on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, to share their Christian faith with fellow students during the annual national Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ (FCA, www.fca.org) Fields of Faith event.
A teacher calls on students for a question during class at Hartwell Elementary. Many classrooms are expected to start having tint-control LEDs installed in the next month.

A teacher calls on students for a question during class at Hartwell Elementary. Many classrooms are expected to start having tint-control LEDs installed in the next month.

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Board of Education approves new LED lights for schools

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
On Monday, Oct. 17, the Board of Education voted unanimously to allow Georgia Power to install light emitting diode (LED) bulbs in Hart County schools to help save on energy costs.
The month of October is domestic violence awareness month, which seeks to raise awareness and prevent domestic abuse.

The month of October is domestic violence awareness month, which seeks to raise awareness and prevent domestic abuse.

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The month of October is known for several things: breast cancer awareness, Halloween, and Reformation Day.
Caitlyn and Anna Bailey get witchy at last year’s festival.

Caitlyn and Anna Bailey get witchy at last year’s festival.

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Depot Days, HartOberFest set for Saturday

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Pilot Club of Hartwell and Southern Hart Brewery Company are teaming up this coming Saturday, Oct. 22, to make Depot Days and HartOber Fest, two of Hartwell’s more popular events, a success.
Pictured above at the 2022 Georgia National Fair Livestock Show is Hart County High School student Trey Chafin with his Grand Supreme heifer, which made him champion among 500 statewide competitors.

Pictured above at the 2022 Georgia National Fair Livestock Show is Hart County High School student Trey Chafin with his Grand Supreme heifer, which made him champion among 500 statewide competitors.

FFAntastic!: Chafin wins 1st place out of 500 cattle raisers

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Hart County High School FFA members notched several wins at the 2022 Georgia National Fair Livestock Show last week, but one local student proved to be among the best in the state and won the entire show.
Fr Reid Hamilton blesses a couple dogs at the Blessing of the Animals on Saturday.

Fr Reid Hamilton blesses a couple dogs at the Blessing of the Animals on Saturday.

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Animals receive blessings

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Approximately 50 people brought about 18 dogs to a service of the Blessing of the Animals at the Hart County Humane Society Animal Shelter in Hartwell on Saturday, October 8. The service, in honor of St. Francis, was conducted by Fr Reid Hamilton of St.
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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
1951: A volunteer statewide effort to enroll a million Georgians and $100,000 in contributions for the National Crusade for Freedom ended for Hart County on Oct. 24. The campaign was dedicated to combating communist oppression through messages delivered by radio and stratospheric balloons.