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Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 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. 17-23, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
The outgoing and incoming leadership of the Hart County Sheriff’s office took The Sun on a tour of the new jail. Pictured above (from left to right): Chief Deputy Tommy Whitmire, Sheriff Mike Cleveland, Captain Chris Carroll and Investigator Joseph Haley. Photo by LaDonna Harris

The outgoing and incoming leadership of the Hart County Sheriff’s office took The Sun on a tour of the new jail. Pictured above (from left to right): Chief Deputy Tommy Whitmire, Sheriff Mike Cleveland, Captain Chris Carroll and Investigator Joseph Haley. Photo by LaDonna Harris

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New jail serves as revenue generator for Hart County

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Back in May, the Hart County Jail opened its new facility at 2825 Bowman Hwy. The state-of-the-art facility, which is operated by the Hart County Sheriff’s Office, cost Hart County taxpayers a shade over $26 million.
St. Mary’s Hospital in Lavonia will offer no-cost mammograms to uninsured women in our area over the age of 40 Oct. 2-3.

St. Mary’s Hospital in Lavonia will offer no-cost mammograms to uninsured women in our area over the age of 40 Oct. 2-3.

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St. Mary’s to offer free mammograms

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, September 26, 2024
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia is offering no-cost mammograms to uninsured women over 40 Oct. 2-3 to aid in the fight against breast cancer during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Army Corps of Engineers Chief Ranger Jason Whiting addressed the Hart County Property Owners Association Sept. 16.

Army Corps of Engineers Chief Ranger Jason Whiting addressed the Hart County Property Owners Association Sept. 16.

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Corps of Engineers speak to property owners

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Chief Ranger Jason Whiting and Scott Kelley from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) were the guests of the Hart County Property Owners (HCPOA) during its monthly meeting Sept. 16. The duo presented many facts and figures and fielded questions from a crowd of 60.
Hartwell Helps Expo

Hartwell Helps Expo

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YMCA to host Hartwell Helps Expo

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, September 26, 2024
For the ninth year in a row, the Bell Family YMCA in Hartwell will host the Hartwell Helps Expo next Saturday Oct. 5 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The event brings together non-profit and government agencies who provide assistance to Hart County residents in need.
Alton Craft speaking before the BOC about the intersection of Liberty Hill Rd. and Liberty Church Rd. on Sept. 24.

Alton Craft speaking before the BOC about the intersection of Liberty Hill Rd. and Liberty Church Rd. on Sept. 24.

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Commissioners adopt budget, millage rate draft

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Thursday, September 26, 2024
On Tuesday evening, the Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) approved its draft of the FY 2025 general fund draft and the 2024 millage rate. Prior to this, they heard from a Hart County resident concerned about a prominent topic in numerous BOC meetings--road safety.