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GBI charges former paraprofessional with child molestation

A Hartwell man and former Elbert County Primary School paraprofessional was arrested March 11 by the Hart County Sheriff’s Office and charged with three counts of child molestation, according to a March 12 press release from the Elbert County School District and a March 14 press release from the...
Local photographer catches  Shane LeHew from Catawba, N.C. from his Hartwell dock.  Lehew finished 50th and won $10,000 in the Bassmaster  Classic on Lake Hartwell over the weekend.

Local photographer catches Shane LeHew from Catawba, N.C. from his Hartwell dock. Lehew finished 50th and won $10,000 in the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell over the weekend.

Lake Hartwell hosts Bassmaster Classic

Lake Hartwell played host to the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic this past weekend. Jason Christie, a 48-year-old professional from Pak Hill, Okla., took the first place spot with a final-day limit of 17 pounds, 9 ounces.
Pictured are Pine Tree Garden Club and Pine Tree Blue Bird Trail Volunteers. First Row (L-R) Michelle Hicks, Suellen Jones, GCG State President, Peggy Tucker and Lisa Perry. Second Row (L-R) Diane Bowers, Linda Harris, Melissa Barton, Cindy Neal, Peggy Graham, Sandra Brown, Lisa Cochenour & Sherry Westbury

Pictured are Pine Tree Garden Club and Pine Tree Blue Bird Trail Volunteers. First Row (L-R) Michelle Hicks, Suellen Jones, GCG State President, Peggy Tucker and Lisa Perry. Second Row (L-R) Diane Bowers, Linda Harris, Melissa Barton, Cindy Neal, Peggy Graham, Sandra Brown, Lisa Cochenour & Sherry Westbury

Pine Tree Garden Club spruces up Blue Bird Trail

Pine Tree Garden Club members were doing some spring cleaning around the Reed Creek area. It’s that time of year, when club members visit the five points area to clean out bluebird boxes located on the fence post areas.
Senator Lee Anderson presenting Ben Tellano with the Senate proclamation.

Senator Lee Anderson presenting Ben Tellano with the Senate proclamation.

HCHS grad honored for 4-H achievements

The Georgia 4-H Dean’s Awards, which are very competitive and one of the highest honors Georgia 4-H members can earn, provide Georgia 4-H’ers the chance to showcase their talent, hard work, and commitment to their community.
Photo Credit: Gregory Hayes

Photo Credit: Gregory Hayes

Ag week salutes local farmers

They sow crop seeds and raise animals. They care for both as they grow. In doing so, Georgia’s farmers ensure that the rest of us have what we need not only to live, but to thrive. It is not a stretch to view them as heroes, though it’s unlikely you’ll find one wearing a cape.
Photo Credit: Insung Yoon

Photo Credit: Insung Yoon

#THROWBACK THURSDAY

1963: Both the boys and girls basketball teams took home state championships in the 2A division in arguably the most memorable winter sports season in Hart County High School history.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

The Blotter

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: March 2 •Frederick Demell Baker, 50, of Anderson, S.C.
Photo Credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

Photo Credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

Legislative wrap up: Week 8

Last week, your House passed historic tax relief legislation, among to benefit Georgians in our state. •House Bill 1302, provides a one-time tax credit for eligible Georgia taxpayers who filed income tax returns in both 2020 and 2021.
Photo Credit: Giorgio Trovato

Photo Credit: Giorgio Trovato

Congrats to our state champs

It’s not every week we get to celebrate state championships, but Hart County High School students gave us the opportunity to do just that by bringing home two titles from the state conference held earlier this month.