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Photo credit: Thayran Melo

Photo credit: Thayran Melo

GICH is getting the job done

We live in a community full of people who go out of the way to help their neighbors. We all know making a big difference often takes a lot of money and a lot of effort procuring that funding.
Hartwell playwrite Michael Blackston alongside the prop statue and subject of his original production, “Mr. Long said Nothing.” Blackton’s play, performed by the Hart County Community Theatre, will be available to audiences starting May 13 and run four more nights through May 22.

Hartwell playwrite Michael Blackston alongside the prop statue and subject of his original production, “Mr. Long said Nothing.” Blackton’s play, performed by the Hart County Community Theatre, will be available to audiences starting May 13 and run four more nights through May 22.

Local playwright, Hart County Theatre unveil original production

On Friday, May 13, theater lovers will be in for a treat at the Hart County Community Theatre, which presents local playwright Michael Blackston’s “Mr. Long Said Nothing.
Morris Maurice Norwood

Morris Maurice Norwood

Two slain in car; man arrested for murders

At 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10 — approximately 32 hours after first responders arrived to a horrific scene at Redwine Church Road outside Royston — Hart County Sheriff’s Office officials informed the media that they made an arrest in the shooting deaths of Jerece Teasley, 26, and Alexius Spencer, 25.
Anthony Turner played wide receiver at Grand View University last season.

Anthony Turner played wide receiver at Grand View University last season.

Former Bulldog makes NFL

Hart County High School alum Anthony Turner has signed to continue his football career in the NFL. Turner, who graduated from Hart County in 2016, signed on to the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent and will be going to the rookie mini-camp on Thursday.
The Connie Mack Bowers Memorial Team, pictured left, won another Hart County Spelling Bee at the Adult Learning Center on April 28. From left to right is Kathy Gumbert, Jennifer Hanna and Julie Lassiter.

The Connie Mack Bowers Memorial Team, pictured left, won another Hart County Spelling Bee at the Adult Learning Center on April 28. From left to right is Kathy Gumbert, Jennifer Hanna and Julie Lassiter.

Team Connie Mack Bowers retains Spelling Bee Crown

Six teams representing various organizations on April 28 learned about the words and the bees. The Nancy Hart Literacy Council (NHLC) brought together six competitive teams to help raise support for the Hart County Adult Learning Center in its 20th annual Hart County Spelling Bee.