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Ossoff’s bill banning stock trading clears Senate committee

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024

ATLANTA – Legislation U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., first introduced two years ago to prohibit members of Congress from stock trading has cleared a key hurdle. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved the bill Wednesday, sending it to the Senate floor.

On July 29, the Georgia State Patrol and local first responders were called to a single car accident on Mt. Olivet Rd. in Hart County where a truck pulling a wood chipper ran off the road.

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Wood chipper meets its demise in Mt. Olivet Rd. accident

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

A single car accident in Hart County Monday left a major piece of farm equipment sprawled across Mt. Olivet Road. On July 29, Trooper First Class J.

Taylor Freeman, a 21-year-old college student from Clemson helped create the first Black Barbie with Down syndrome.

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Freeman helps create Barbie’s first Black doll with Down syndrome

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Last spring, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) worked with Mattel, the toy company responsible for the Barbie line of dolls, to create a new Barbie with Down syndrome.

Hart County Schools Superintendent Jennifer Carter preached patience ahead of the first day of school.

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Carter says patience required for first day of school

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Hart County students head back to the classroom Aug. 1, which means more traffic on the roads over the next few days in the form of cars, buses, and bicycles.

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Hart County Charter School System bus routes

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

HARTWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bus #2304 Driver: Mark Harris 7:05 AM Skelton Homes Cir. 7:07 AM East Johnson St. 7:09 AM Hardy St. 7:10 AM Hardy St. Ext. 7:15 AM Hardy St. Ext & Chestnut St. 7:18 AM Pecan Dr. 7:19 AM King St. & Patterson St. 7:21 AM Poplar St. 7:23 AM Savannah St.

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The Blotter

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: July 16 Eldra Gaines, 39, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with contempt of court - child support. Donna McCormick, 63, of Canon was arrested and charged with probation violation - possession of methamphetamine.

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Back-to-School Health Essentials: Immunizations and Beyond

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Proactive health and safety measures remain essential as families prepare for the upcoming school year. Neglecting a child’s health and wellness can lead to increased illness, academic challenges, delayed development and poor mental health.

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Ossoff introduces bipartisan bill to support families of fallen U.S. servicemembers

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Georgia’s U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff continues his bipartisan streak reaching a cross the aisle on a bill to support the families of fallen service members. Sen.

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Hot Shots Dance Company takes home multiple awards at Imagine National Dance Challenge

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

The young ladies from Hartwell’s Hot Shots Dance company took Savannah by storm during the Imagine National Dance Competition.

Photo by Markus Winkler

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Georgia sees slight rise in unemployment

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

ATLANTA – Georgia’s unemployment rate rose slightly last month to 3.3%, up from 3.2% in May, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday. Commissioner of Labor Bruce Thompson said joblessness typically rises during the summer when school is out.