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Photo by Austin Pacheco

Hart County Charter School System bus routes

News Staff
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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Photo by Scott Rodgersontt

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The Blotter

News Staff
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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Photo by Matt Ragland

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Back-to-School Health Essentials: Immunizations and Beyond

News Staff
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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Georgia sees slight rise in unemployment

News Staff
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.
Construction began Monday on renovations to The Arts Center of Hartwell. The construction is expected to last three to four weeks with a proposed grand opening for early September.

Construction began Monday on renovations to The Arts Center of Hartwell. The construction is expected to last three to four weeks with a proposed grand opening for early September.

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Renovations to the Arts Center poised to ‘bring art to the masses’

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
On Monday, construction began on a massive renovation to The Arts Center of Hartwell on the downtown square. The hub of Northeast Georgia’s regional arts community, the Arts Center building, located on the corner of E. Howell and Carolina Streets has been condemned for more than a year.
The gymnasium in the Rome area, which the revitalization executive committee hopes to restore. The future role of the building will be decided after more progress is made on housing renovations.

The gymnasium in the Rome area, which the revitalization executive committee hopes to restore. The future role of the building will be decided after more progress is made on housing renovations.

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Rome/ Richardson revitalization continues “behind the scenes”

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
In November, the community members spearheading the ongoing Rome and Richardson neighborhood revitalization efforts hoped to see house renovations begin within the following months.