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Ralph Kotal outside the Hart County Senior Center.

Ralph Kotal outside the Hart County Senior Center.

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Ralph Kotal is Loving Life

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
If Ralph Kotal could use one phrase to describe himself, it would undoubtedly be “well blessed.” “I’m probably one of the most well-blessed people this side of Heaven,” Kotal said. “I’ve been killed twice and died once.” Although seemingly oxymoronic, those two statements to Kotal go hand-in-hand.
Photo by Deep Doshi

Photo by Deep Doshi

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Atlanta lands Super Bowl LXII in 2028

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
ATLANTA - Super Bowl LXII will be held in Atlanta in February 2028, the National Football League announced Tuesday. The game will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which also hosted the Super Bowl in 2019.
Despite Democrats making inroads in previous elections, Georgia’s General Assembly is expected to remain under Republican control this fall.

Despite Democrats making inroads in previous elections, Georgia’s General Assembly is expected to remain under Republican control this fall.

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Republicans favored to retain majorities in General Assembly

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
ATLANTA - Georgia is among only seven “battleground” states this year, where the presidential election is too close to call and the campaigns of both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are spending most of their time.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Rural Engagement Workshop wins national honors

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Athens, Ga. – The University of Georgia has received a national Award of Excellence in the Innovation category from the University Economic Development Association (UEDA) for its work connecting academic faculty to rural communities.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Kemp announces another $1B tax rebate

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
ATLANTA - For the second time in three years, Gov. Brian Kemp is giving Georgians a tax rebate worth more than $1 billion. Kemp said Tuesday he will include the rebate in the mid-year budget he introduces to the General Assembly in January.
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Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 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 Oct. 15-21, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.