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Emily Thompson holds a copy of "Once in a Lifetime," a children's book she authored in memory of her late best friend, Stevie Bruce.

Emily Thompson holds a copy of "Once in a Lifetime," a children's book she authored in memory of her late best friend, Stevie Bruce.

Hartwell woman authors children’s book about late friend

People grieve over loved ones in different ways and self expression through writing is certainly one way for some. By recently publishing a children’s book about her late best friend, Hartwell resident Emily Thompson took that coping mechanism to another level.
College Board National Recognition: HCHS students who are College Board National Program awardees, pictured from left to right, are Huong Pham, Cassidy Gaines, and Isabella Chitwood.

College Board National Recognition: HCHS students who are College Board National Program awardees, pictured from left to right, are Huong Pham, Cassidy Gaines, and Isabella Chitwood.

Hart County High School students awarded national academic honors

Last week, Hart County High School recognized multiple students who received national academic awards this year. Six AP Scholars and three College Board National Recognition Program awardees were recognized by Principal Kevin Gaines on Aug. 31.
Weekend of Hart promotional picture featuring their 9/11 memorial tribute.

Weekend of Hart promotional picture featuring their 9/11 memorial tribute.

‘Weekend of Hart’ set for Saturday

Thursday edit:   Most of the Weekend of Hart activities have been postponed due to the forecasted flooding rain this weekend. Weekend of Hart will be moved to the following Saturday, Sept. 17. Direct any questioning to information@harthabitat.org. In addition, the 5K will be all virtual.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

# Throwback Thursday

1880: Hart County’s professor Looney put out an invitation to the community of Hart County to invite them to the opening lecture of the school year, which was located at the First United Methodist Church in downtown Hartwell.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

The Blotter

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Aug. 17 •A man was arrested and charged with false report of a crime and unlawful conduct during a 911 call.
Photo credit: Annika Marek-Barta

Photo credit: Annika Marek-Barta

Community ‘adopts’ teachers under new Charter System initiative

Hart County’s new superintendent Jennifer Carter has implemented the 7 Mindsets program within the Hart County Charter System with a focus on giving to others. The 7 Mindsets is a multi-million dollar program designed to uncover how people found happiness, success, meaning, and purpose in life.
Dr. Nick Furhman shows off Snowy the corn snake to specators at the Northeast Georgia Ag Expo.

Dr. Nick Furhman shows off Snowy the corn snake to specators at the Northeast Georgia Ag Expo.

Professor: Corn snakes harmless ‘ambassadors’

The famed movie character Indiana Jones had what is called among psychologists ophidiophobia, which is an extreme fear of snakes. One university professor, however, wants people to let one snake fall off of people’s fear list so they can help keep rodents under control.