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Hart County voters head to the polls Nov. 5

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The Hart County Board of Elections and Registration will hold a general election on November 5, 2024. At the top of the ballot is the presidential contest between Democrat Vice-President Kamala Harris against Republican former President Donald Trump along with a slew of lesser party candidates.
The Hartwell Sun

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What you need to know and can do about your property tax bills

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
By Burt Jones Lieutenant Governor of Georgia Property tax bills represent a major household expense every year for hardworking Georgians. A homeowner’s property tax bill is mostly based on two factors: the local tax rate and the assessed value of their home.
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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 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 Sept. 24-30, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
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GEORGIA MATCH direct college admissions program entering second year

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
ATLANTA - More than 137,000 Georgia high school seniors will receive a personalized direct college admissions letter this month, as the GEORGIA MATCH program begins its second year. Each letter will list the public colleges and universities in Georgia that are holding a spot for the recipient.
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Hartwell man dies after car crash Friday

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
After a serious one-vehicle crash last Friday, Oct. 4, a Hartwell man succumbed to his critical injuries. According to a Georgia State Patrol report, at approximately 1:15 p.m., GSP from Post 52 - Hartwell responded to the crash with reports of series injuries.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announces tracking notifications for absentee ballots.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announces tracking notifications for absentee ballots.

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Georgia Voter Alert: Ballot Tracking Now Available on MVP

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Last week, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced that ballot tracking notifications are now available through Georgia’s My Voter Page (MVP). Raffensperger urges Georgia voters opting to vote Absentee-by-Mail to request their ballots on MVP as early as possible.