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Stewart Carter, middle, alongside assistants Rex Bennett (left) and Hayden Whitley (right).

Stewart Carter, middle, alongside assistants Rex Bennett (left) and Hayden Whitley (right).

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HCHS grad named Virginia Tech football equipment manager

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Stewart Carter, 1989 graduate of Hart County High School, was named Virginia Tech’s new director of football equipment. Carter said his career in equipment management grew from wanting to continue to be around football after his high school days.
Photo Credit: Steve Knutson

Photo Credit: Steve Knutson

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Farm Bureau ‘Harvest for All’ feeds those in need

News Staff
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Georgia Farm Bureau’s statewide 2021 Harvest for All campaign raised a grand total of $20,000, with a local contribution of $100 from the Hart County Farm Bureau. Proceeds were presented to Danah Craft, executive director of the Georgia Food Bank Association (GFBA).
Photo Credit: Markus Spiske

Photo Credit: Markus Spiske

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Clothes Closet looking for continued support

News Staff
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Hart County Clothes Closet began in 1984 when the Hart Ministerial Association saw a need among the disadvantaged for food and clothing. This clothing thrift shop sells donations to operate a food pantry for needy families who have food insecurity issues.
A participant takes the plunge at the 2020 Polar Bear Plunge. The annual event is returning in full capacity this year after going virtual in 2021.

A participant takes the plunge at the 2020 Polar Bear Plunge. The annual event is returning in full capacity this year after going virtual in 2021.

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Annual Polar Bear Plunge set for end of February

News Staff
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
The 26th Annual Polar Bear Plunge and Winter Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Hartwell Marina located at the end of N. Forest Ave. Festivities will begin at 11 a.m. including a cake walk, face painting and various local food vendors will be present.
Photo Credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

Photo Credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

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Legislative wrap up: week 2

News Staff
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
To kick off the state budget process [last week], the House and Senate Appropriations committees held a series of joint budget hearings. Governor Kemp gave opening remarks and presented his formal budget recommendations for the current and upcoming fiscal year budgets.
Hart County High School student Ashlyn Floyd won Grand Champion Angus Heifer.

Hart County High School student Ashlyn Floyd won Grand Champion Angus Heifer.

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Hart Ag Center hosts Cattle Show: HCHS students take top honors

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
On Jan. 29, the second Hart County FFA Alumni “Bulldog Showdown” Steer and Heifer Show took place at the Hart County Agriscience Center in Hartwell with several Hart County students placing in top spots against their competitors.