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Status quo prevails in Georgia congressional elections

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
ATLANTA - The makeup of Georgia’s congressional delegation likely will remain unchanged, as voters were poised Tuesday night to reelect 13 of the 14 U.S. House lawmakers and choose Republican Brian Jack to succeed retiring GOP Rep. Drew Ferguson.
At a Friday press conference in Soperton, Gov. Brian Kemp announced the redirecting of $100 million to provide disaster relief financial support for farmers and debris cleanup for timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene.

At a Friday press conference in Soperton, Gov. Brian Kemp announced the redirecting of $100 million to provide disaster relief financial support for farmers and debris cleanup for timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene.

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Kemp announces new disaster relief measure for Georgia farmers

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Last Friday, Gov. Brian Kemp announced the redirecting of $100 million to provide disaster relief financial support and debris cleanup for timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene.
The Hart County 4-H team competed well at Forestry Field Day in Athens. Pictured above ront row (from left to right): Millie Colson, Brantley Little, Luke Harrell, Easton Saylors, Evie Johnson, and Paisley Warren. Back row (from left to right): Grace Wilson, Lukas Smith, Lincoln Daniel, Phoebe Cain York, Ashleigh Jones, and Paige Wilson.

The Hart County 4-H team competed well at Forestry Field Day in Athens. Pictured above ront row (from left to right): Millie Colson, Brantley Little, Luke Harrell, Easton Saylors, Evie Johnson, and Paisley Warren. Back row (from left to right): Grace Wilson, Lukas Smith, Lincoln Daniel, Phoebe Cain York, Ashleigh Jones, and Paige Wilson.

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Hart 4-H competes in Forestry Field Day

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
4-H Students from Hart County competed in the Forestry Field Day contest at Sandy Creek Nature Center in Athens Sept. 4. At the end of the last school year, 4-H students spent time learning how to identify 44 tree species, 17 insects that affect trees, and 14 tree diseases and disorders.
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Photo by Element5 Digital

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Comm. Bennett, Rep. Collins win re-election

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Local election results were revealed promptly at the Hart County Board of Elections on Tuesday night, culminating in victories for Hart County Commissioner Michael Bennett and Representative Mike Collins. Overall, Hart County cast 14,447 ballots—78.02% of its 18,517 registered voters.