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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.
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Photo by Alex Mertz

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5 notable games on the 2024 college football schedule

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
College football fans spend a good portion, if not all, of the summer anticipating the return of their favorite sport. Each college football season is full of excitement, and the coming campaign is sure to provide its share of thrills.
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Photo by Brian Matangelo

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Women swimmers back transgender sports ban

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
ATLANTA – Five former elite-level college women swimmers Tuesday described losing to a transgender athlete in an unfair competition and the trauma they suffered sharing a locker room with Lia Thomas. The five competed in the 2022 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships at Georgia Tech.