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New board members for the Hart County Botanical Garden include (L-R) Vice President Maggie Jackson, President Lauren Peacock and Co-Director Jesse Merkley.

New board members for the Hart County Botanical Garden include (L-R) Vice President Maggie Jackson, President Lauren Peacock and Co-Director Jesse Merkley.

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Botanical Garden introduces new board members

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The Hart County Botanical Garden recently announced its new board members, including a new vice president, president and co-director. Maggie Jackson will service as vice president, Lauren Peacock as president and Jesse Merkley as co-director.
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s 75th annual chamber awards banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Station of Hartwell.

The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s 75th annual chamber awards banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Station of Hartwell.

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Annual chamber banquet set for Feb. 22

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s 75th annual chamber awards banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Station of Hartwell. “Join us for an unforgettable evening of dinner, live music and celebration,” Executive Director Amanda Brown said.
Hart County Board of Education

Hart County Board of Education

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BOE intending to opt-out of HB 581

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The Hart County Board of Education (BOE) has officially announced “its intention to opt-out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption” previously approved by voters in the Nov. 5, 2024 general election. The official announcement was made in a Jan.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
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 Dec. 22-29, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
Some significant legislation pertaining to elections, taxes, and health care doesn’t are now affective.

Some significant legislation pertaining to elections, taxes, and health care doesn’t are now affective.

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New laws will affect elections, taxes, health care

Dave Williams - Capitol Beat News Service
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
ATLANTA - Most new laws the General Assembly enacted this year took effect in July. But some significant legislation or portions of legislation lawmakers passed pertaining to elections, taxes and health care don’t become operative until New Year’s Day.
Brenda and Terry Price said it was a bittersweet goodbye when they closed Saturday night for the last time. “We’ve been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from their many long-time customers.” The legendary business is still listed for sale, and the owners will help train anyone who buys it.

Brenda and Terry Price said it was a bittersweet goodbye when they closed Saturday night for the last time. “We’ve been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from their many long-time customers.” The legendary business is still listed for sale, and the owners will help train anyone who buys it.

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Booty’s Fish House, seeking new owner, closes after 70 years

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
ROYSTON – A Royston restaurant fixture for the past 70 years closed its doors Saturday, possibly for the last time. But there is hope that Booty’s Fish House will survive. “It’s still listed for sale on a couple of sites,” co-owners Terry and Brenda Price said.
The Hart County Community Theatre is looking to raise half of their required grant match, or $25,000, by June 30. The total $50,000 match will be put together with the $500,000 multi-year grant they received in March 2024 from the Fox Theatre’s community partnership program, Fox Gives.

The Hart County Community Theatre is looking to raise half of their required grant match, or $25,000, by June 30. The total $50,000 match will be put together with the $500,000 multi-year grant they received in March 2024 from the Fox Theatre’s community partnership program, Fox Gives.

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HCCT looking to raise $25,000 by June 30

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
As the Hart County Community Theatre (HCCT) prepares for the second half of its 45th season, President Lani Sessoms and the HCCT Board of Directors are working towards raising their 10 percent match for their grant from the Fox Theatre’s community partnership program, Fox Gives.