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System Chancellor and former Governor Sonny Perdue presides over an all-time high in student enrollment.

System Chancellor and former Governor Sonny Perdue presides over an all-time high in student enrollment.

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University system sets enrollment record

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
ATLANTA - The University System of Georgia has hit an all-time high for student enrollment this fall. Nearly 365,000 students are enrolled at the system’s 26 public colleges and universities, an increase of more than 20,000, or 5.
Pictured, seated, from left to right, are Hart County Charter System Superintendent Jennifer Carter and Dr. Veronica Johnson, this year’s Pioneer in Education, with Pioneer RESA Executive Director Tim Cochran, standing.

Pictured, seated, from left to right, are Hart County Charter System Superintendent Jennifer Carter and Dr. Veronica Johnson, this year’s Pioneer in Education, with Pioneer RESA Executive Director Tim Cochran, standing.

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Johnson Named ‘Pioneer in Education’

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
During the Nov. 11 board meeting, the Hart County Charter System honored Dr. Veronica Johnson as this year’s Pioneer in Education (PIE). This PIE recognition celebrates educators who go above and beyond to support students, staff, and the community. Affectionately known as Dr.
Piedmont media students took home a big haul of awards during the National College Media Conference in New Orleans.

Piedmont media students took home a big haul of awards during the National College Media Conference in New Orleans.

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Lions Roar in The Big Easy

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Students working with Roar student media at Piedmont University won 15 Pinnacle Awards at the National College Media Conference in New Orleans Oct. 30- Nov. 2.
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State tax revenues declined in October

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
ATLANTA – Georgia tax collections fell by 3.4% last month compared to October of last year. The state Department of Revenue brought in $2.53 billion last month, down $89.7 million from the same month a year ago.
The gold dome in Atlanta will once again be under GOP control for the next two years.

The gold dome in Atlanta will once again be under GOP control for the next two years.

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Republicans maintain majorities in General Assembly

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
ATLANTA - Georgia Democrats were unable to put a dent in the General Assembly’s Republican majorities in Tuesday’s legislative elections.
Photo by Grant Durr

Photo by Grant Durr

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Sixth suspect arrested in Oct. shooting in Elberton

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI ) Metro Gang Task Force arrested and charged Christopher Bell, 19, of Anderson, South Carolina, with murder, violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, aggravated battery and four counts of aggravated assault in the connection to the...
Elberton’s Jukeeem Fortson will continue to the next round of NBC’s The Voice. Photo by Tyler Golden/NBC

Elberton’s Jukeeem Fortson will continue to the next round of NBC’s The Voice. Photo by Tyler Golden/NBC

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Local teen continues to the next round of ‘The Voice’

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Jaukeem Fortson will continue to the next level of competition in NBC’s “The Voice.” The Elbert County Comprehensive High School freshman appeared in the “knockout” battle on episode 12 Monday, Nov. 11, singing for King & Country’s “God Only Knows.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 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 Nov. 5-10, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.