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What is HB 581?

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Association County Commissioners of Georgia and the Georgia Municipal Association provided the following information about Georgia House Bill (HB) 581 to local governments: “HB 581 was passed by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2024 legislative session and enabling constitutional...
Superintendent Jennifer Carter presented a map during the Board of Education’s public hearing to opt out of House Bill 581 Monday that showed which boards of education across the state were holding hearings to opt out of the bill. Counties in green were holding hearings as of Jan. 24 while counties in red were choosing not to opt out. Gray counties were unknown as of Jan. 24. Graphic by Jackson Hensley of the Barrow County School System.

Superintendent Jennifer Carter presented a map during the Board of Education’s public hearing to opt out of House Bill 581 Monday that showed which boards of education across the state were holding hearings to opt out of the bill. Counties in green were holding hearings as of Jan. 24 while counties in red were choosing not to opt out. Gray counties were unknown as of Jan. 24. Graphic by Jackson Hensley of the Barrow County School System.

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HB 581: ‘Too many ifs’

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Public hearings and informational sessions held by the Hart County Board of Education (BOE) and Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) have had low public turnout, but have still garnered many questions about the affects the bill would have on the local community.
Photo by Evan Demicoli

Photo by Evan Demicoli

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Talking trash

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) is set to hold a work session Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 5:30 p.m. to further discuss issues at the transfer station on Hickory Crossing Road that have taken up a majority of their last two meetings. During its Jan.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at Hart County Jail for Jan. 7-13, 2025. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
Photo by Kimberly Farmer

Photo by Kimberly Farmer

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Kemp ups the ante on school safety grants

Dave Williams - Capitol Beat News Service
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday he will ask the General Assembly to provide an additional $50 million in state grants to improve security in Georgia schools. The added funding would bring the total for the current fiscal year to $158 million, Kemp said during a news conference at the state Capitol.
Gov. Brian Kemp asked business leaders from across Georgia Tuesday to help him get tort reform, his top priority for the 2025 General Assembly session, across the finish line.

Gov. Brian Kemp asked business leaders from across Georgia Tuesday to help him get tort reform, his top priority for the 2025 General Assembly session, across the finish line.

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Kemp looking for allies in push for tort reform

Dave Williams - Capitol Beat News Service
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Gov. Brian Kemp asked business leaders from across Georgia Tuesday to help him get tort reform, his top priority for the 2025 General Assembly session, across the finish line.
Photo by Charles DeLoye

Photo by Charles DeLoye

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Local students named to Dean’s, President’s lists

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Mercer University recently announced the President’s List and Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester. Inclusion on these lists requires students to meet rigorous GPA standards specific to the college or school within the University.
As an integral component of Friday Backpack, operated by Hart Partners, community volunteers gather each week at agency’s downtown office to fill bags with shelf-stable food to be delivered to North Hart, South Hart and Hartwell elementary school students who are referred to the program. Filling the bags are, from left: Greg Blatt, Hubble Kay, Lori Blatt and John Mead.

As an integral component of Friday Backpack, operated by Hart Partners, community volunteers gather each week at agency’s downtown office to fill bags with shelf-stable food to be delivered to North Hart, South Hart and Hartwell elementary school students who are referred to the program. Filling the bags are, from left: Greg Blatt, Hubble Kay, Lori Blatt and John Mead.

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Hart Partners gets boost for backpack program

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Hart Partners Friday Backpack Program/Food for Kids got a boost from Hart County residents following a recent newspaper article which outlined the financial shortfall the program was facing, said Patricia Werner, Hart Partners Executive Director.
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HCPOA changes name, meeting dates for 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Hart County Taxpayers and Property Owners Association (HCPOA) is kicking off 2025 with key updates to better serve the community and ensure fair and equitable taxation across Hart County. Among the most notable changes is a new meeting schedule starting in February.