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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 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. 3-9, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
Hart County is serviced by two companies for their electricity needs. On the left, is a crew from Georgia Power including (from left to right): Ethan McCleery (Apprentice lineman), Clarke Looney (supervisor), Freddy Arteaga (apprentice lineman), Jayson Summers(engineer), Mitch Turpin (lineman), Keith Vickery (lineman), and the bucket is Vladimir Flor-Huerta (apprentice lineman). On the right is a crew from Hart EMC including: David Craft, Jared Dove, Sam Findley, Joey Fowler, Caden Hart , and Shaun Martin

Hart County is serviced by two companies for their electricity needs. On the left, is a crew from Georgia Power including (from left to right): Ethan McCleery (Apprentice lineman), Clarke Looney (supervisor), Freddy Arteaga (apprentice lineman), Jayson Summers(engineer), Mitch Turpin (lineman), Keith Vickery (lineman), and the bucket is Vladimir Flor-Huerta (apprentice lineman). On the right is a crew from Hart EMC including: David Craft, Jared Dove, Sam Findley, Joey Fowler, Caden Hart , and Shaun Martin

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Local linemen help keep the power running

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Earlier this year, the United States Congress resolved to name April 18 as National Lineman Appreciation Day.
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Cadets complete FROG week

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
DAHLONEGA, GA - The University of North Georgia’s (UNG) 220 newest cadets began their time in the Corps of Cadets with Freshman Recruit Orientation Group (FROG) Week from Aug. 4-10. One of the freshman who completed FROG week was Hartwell’s own Nicole Whaley.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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Carroll will be sheriff

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Hart County Sheriff’s Office Captain Chris Carroll will be the only candidate for sheriff on November’s ballot, after time ran out for opponent Tracy Mize to file a notification to run as a write-in candidate.
Archery deer hunting season will open to Hart County residents this weekend.

Archery deer hunting season will open to Hart County residents this weekend.

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Archery deer hunting season opens Sept. 14

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Bow hunters in Hart County, rejoice! According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) statewide archery deer hunting season opens up to the public this Saturday, Sept. 14. Last year, 85,000 archery hunters harvested 55,000 deer.
Steve Coughlin and his band Probable Cause received four nominations from the International Singer Songwriters Association last month. Pictured above (from left to right): Mickey Davenport, Steve Coughlin, and Scott Callaway.

Steve Coughlin and his band Probable Cause received four nominations from the International Singer Songwriters Association last month. Pictured above (from left to right): Mickey Davenport, Steve Coughlin, and Scott Callaway.

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Coughlin, Probable Cause earn four ISSA nominations

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
While “Just Whisper,” the third album of local Hartwell musician Steve Coughlin and his band Probable Cause has yet to release, its first single “Going Home,” is already making waves.
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Ossoff to address regional voters in Comer

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
On Sept. 21, Georgia’s U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff will address regional voters along with other local Democratic candidates at Yarbrough Park in downtown Comer. Madison County Democratic Chairman Abby Sjoberg Weaver says she’s excited the community will be able to hear from Senator Ossoff in person.
St. Mary’s Home Health just announced the expansion of services to Banks and Elbert counties.

St. Mary’s Home Health just announced the expansion of services to Banks and Elbert counties.

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St. Mary’s Home Health expands services

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
St. Mary’s Home Health announces the expansion of it’s service area to include Banks and Elbert counties. The expansion allows the hospital group to meet the growing demand for home care services in rural communities. St.
Pictured above:The cast of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. The performance will open at the Hart County Community Theatre Sept. 20 an runs through Oct. 6.

Pictured above:The cast of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. The performance will open at the Hart County Community Theatre Sept. 20 an runs through Oct. 6.

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Community theatre to present “The Mousetrap”

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The Hart County Community Theatre invites the public to support its production of Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery play, The Mousetrap, beginning on opening night, Sept. 20.