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Hart County superintendent Jay Floyd addresses a group of local leaders and law enforcement in a classroom at South Hart Elementary School. Floyd was giving a rundown on the charter system’s security processes and technologies.

Hart County superintendent Jay Floyd addresses a group of local leaders and law enforcement in a classroom at South Hart Elementary School. Floyd was giving a rundown on the charter system’s security processes and technologies.

Superintendent addresses school security: Alert system among processes in use

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
On Friday, June 3, Hart County School Superintendent Jay Floyd provided a safety and security demonstration for local leaders at South Hart Elementary.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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#Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
1984: A 1985 International Harvester vehicle went missing in the early morning hours on a Sunday at the Bagwell Brother’s dealership in Goldmine. The massive tractor was valued at $74,000 in 1985 dollars, but would be $198,829 in 2022 currency.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: May 18 •Kristi Jackson Hurley, 35, was arrested and charged with aggravated stalking and disorderly conduct. •Markale Martin, 25 of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with battery and three counts of cruelty to children.
Captain Cephus McRae

Captain Cephus McRae

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Property Owners talk fishing

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Hart County Property Owners Association had a departure from its regular May meeting. They invited Hartwell’s Captain Cephus McRae from Nuts and Bolts of Fishing (pictured above). He brought his own boat, lots of rods and lures, equipment, and his fishing dog Buck.
Photo credit: Karl Solano

Photo credit: Karl Solano

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Man killed in wreck

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office received a call around 12 a.m. on Saturday, May 21 in reference to a single-car car accident on Grace Baptist Church Road. Cody Browning, 28, of Hartwell died at the scene, according to sheriff Mike Cleveland.
Matthew Roland (7), Layla Evans (5), Noah Evans (4) with Jessica Wilder and a baby duck.

Matthew Roland (7), Layla Evans (5), Noah Evans (4) with Jessica Wilder and a baby duck.

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Picnic held in Hartwell for EMS appreciation week

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
National EMS Week was May 15-21 and organizers held a picnic in appreciation of those in Hart County who make such a huge impact in our community. The picnic included a petting zoo among other entertainment.
The sheriff’s office recovered a large amount of drugs and cash, pictured above, following a chase through Hart County.

The sheriff’s office recovered a large amount of drugs and cash, pictured above, following a chase through Hart County.

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Chase through county leads to drug bust

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
A car chase through Hart County resulted in a drug bust and the arrest of a Hartwell man on Saturday, May 14.
Superintendent Floyd with his award alongside Rob Brown, right, and GSSA Executive Director, left.

Superintendent Floyd with his award alongside Rob Brown, right, and GSSA Executive Director, left.

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Hart superintendent earns state award

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Hart County Charter System Superintendent Jay Floyd is a recipient of the 2022 Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA) President’s Award.
Pictured above are six of 69 crosses at the Hartwell Courthouse Square, the site of a Memorial Day ceremony scheduled for Monday, May 30.

Pictured above are six of 69 crosses at the Hartwell Courthouse Square, the site of a Memorial Day ceremony scheduled for Monday, May 30.

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Hart County set for Memorial Day

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
This Memorial Day, May 30, the Hartwell American Legion Post 109 will hold a Memorial Day Service at the Veteran’s Memorial Park on the courthouse square to remember Hart County’s fallen heroes. The service will be held at 11 a.m.