News
Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Around 4:36 p.m. last Wednesday, Aug. 7, after press time, a car crash on Old 29 Highway left two individuals with serious injuries.
Georgia State Patrol, Hart County Sheriff’s Office, and Hart County EMS responded to the scene.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Piedmont University Camerata to perform Aug. 25
Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Piedmont University, the liberal arts college just a short drive away in Demorest, is hosting a community concert of classical chamber music.
On Aug. 25, Piedmont’s resident ensemble will hold its Camerata at 3:00 p.m. at the university’s chapel.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
A successful 2024 for the summer bookmobile
Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
The 2024 summer bookmobile presented by Hart Partners was once again a rousing success as it distributed over 2,200 books to children in Hart County.
For the 23 year in a row, Hart Partners staff loads a yellow school bus each summer with new books to give away to local children.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Man drowns at Elrod Ferry; third Lake Hartwell drowning in two weeks
Rachel Black - Staff Writer
A drowning on Lake Hartwell took the life of yet another individual over the weekend.
According to Captain Chris Carroll of Hart County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), around 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, HCSO received a call concerning a possible drowning at Elrod Ferry Recreation Area.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Students participating in the summer SAIL learning academy demonstrate what they learned over the summer. Pictured from left to right: Lincoln Seawright, 5th grader at North Hart Elementary and Millie Colson, 5th grader at South Hart Elementary.
Board reports school enrollment numbers steady
Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
The Hart County Board of Education held its first regular meeting Monday night since the start of the 2024-25 school year Aug. 1.
The Board took a few moments to review the back to school enrollment numbers which showed a decrease of five students from 2023 to a median of 3,589.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Cherry Reeve, Board member for the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter, speaking at the BOC meeting Tuesday night.
Commissioners address animal shelter funding
Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Tuesday night’s Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting saw a packed house, as many residents gathered to voice their concerns about a topic close to their hearts–animal welfare and funding for the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter (NEGAS).
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The Blotter
News Staff
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 July 30-Aug. 5, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
A fundraiser has been put together for Lily Osborne who was seriously injured in a traumatic ATV crash on July 24.
13-year-old’s faith inspires after accident, donations accepted
Rachel Black - Staff Writer
After 13-year-old Lily Hope Osborne of Bowersville was seriously injured in a traumatic ATV crash on July 24, her strong sense of faith inspired scores of people—from the first responders who saved her life to average Hart Countians who heard her story.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Tropical Storm Debby could soak Coastal Georgia for days
News Staff
ATLANTA - Gov. Brian Kemp urged coastal Georgians Tuesday to stay off the roads so cleanup crews can take advantage of a lull in the heavy rains and flooding brought by Tropical Storm Debby.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Georgia residents reminded to contact 811 before digging
News Staff
August 11 is almost here, and Georgia 811 hopes that the 8/11 date on the calendar will serve as a natural reminder for residents to contact 811 prior to any digging project to have underground utility lines marked.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
