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Crystal Thornton (left), the wife of the late Roberius Thornton who was shot and killed in an altercation at a local nightclub two years ago, hosted a balloon release at her husband’s grave site Sept. 2. Thornton is still searching for answers regarding her husband’s death, which remains and unsolved crime.

Crystal Thornton (left), the wife of the late Roberius Thornton who was shot and killed in an altercation at a local nightclub two years ago, hosted a balloon release at her husband’s grave site Sept. 2. Thornton is still searching for answers regarding her husband’s death, which remains and unsolved crime.

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Victim’s family still seeks answers two years after shooting

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Thursday, September 5, 2024
In the early morning hours of Labor Day two years ago, a shooting at local nightclub Jack’s Bar and Grill left two dead. Today, Crystal Thornton--the wife of one victim, Roberius Thornton--is still searching for answers about the unsolved crime.
Hart County High School was the site of the Hands Across the Border traffic enforcement campaign Aug. 28. The Hartwell Police Department and the Northeast Georgia Traffic Enforcement Network hosted the final stop in the campaign which kicks off every year leading up to Labor Day weekend.

Hart County High School was the site of the Hands Across the Border traffic enforcement campaign Aug. 28. The Hartwell Police Department and the Northeast Georgia Traffic Enforcement Network hosted the final stop in the campaign which kicks off every year leading up to Labor Day weekend.

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Hartwell hosts Hands Across the Border

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, September 5, 2024
On Aug. 28, the Hartwell Police Department and the Northeast Georgia Traffic Enforcement Network hosted the final stop of the Hands Across the Border law enforcement event at Hart County High School.
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Georgia Power teeing up four battery storage projects

News Staff
Thursday, September 5, 2024
ATLANTA - Georgia Power will build battery energy storage systems (BESS) at four sites across the state, adding 500 megawatts of electrical generating capacity to help meet a growing demand for power primarily by large industrial customers.
Raymond Gilbert will ride 400 miles this month on his bicycle through Hart County as he works with the Children’s Cancer Research Fund to raise money for pediatric cancer.

Raymond Gilbert will ride 400 miles this month on his bicycle through Hart County as he works with the Children’s Cancer Research Fund to raise money for pediatric cancer.

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Gilbert rides to combat pediatric cancer

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Back in 2015, the Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF) came up with a unique way to help fight pediatric cancer. That year, the CCRF started the Great Cycle Challenge to raise awareness during the month of September, which happens to be the National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Weekend of Hart, a collaborative fundraising event benefiting six charitable local organizations, will take place Sept. 14 at the Hartwell Golf Club.

Weekend of Hart, a collaborative fundraising event benefiting six charitable local organizations, will take place Sept. 14 at the Hartwell Golf Club.

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Weekend of Hart begins Sept. 14

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Next weekend, the Hartwell Golf Club will host the Weekend of Hart festivities which includes a 5k race as well as a golf tournament.
Attorney Leslie Jones, defense counsel for Jeremy Green, speaks before Judge Chris Phelps during a motion hearing Aug. 29.

Attorney Leslie Jones, defense counsel for Jeremy Green, speaks before Judge Chris Phelps during a motion hearing Aug. 29.

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Judge hopes to try Green case before year’s end

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Before the State of Georgia vs. Jeremy Green case will be tried--likely before the end of the year, Superior Court Judge Chris Phelps hopes--an additional hearing will be held. On Aug. 29 at 1:30 p.m.
Photo by Christopher Luther

Photo by Christopher Luther

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Essentials for the ultimate tailgate

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
For many sports fans, the kickoff to football season means the time to tailgate has returned as well. Tailgating evolved from informal fan gatherings by the tailgate of a supply wagon preceding the earliest college football games.