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Hart County GOP vice-chair Matt Denton addresses T-SPLOST during the BOC meeting July 9.

Hart County GOP vice-chair Matt Denton addresses T-SPLOST during the BOC meeting July 9.

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TSPLOST resurfaces at Commission meeting

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
While the agenda for the Hart County Board of Commissioners’ (BOC) July 9 meeting was relatively sparse, a prominent topic as November nears, TSPLOST, dominated discussion during County Administrator Terrell Partain’s financial report.
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Photo by The Northeast Georgian

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‘Worldwide’ prayers bolster church after tragedy

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The River Point Community Church is pulling together to heal after an alleged DUI driver crashed into their church van and sent seven children to various hospitals Saturday. “We are taking it moment by moment,” River Point Pastor Kevin Mangum said.
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Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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Deputies arrest two in connection with stolen car, electronics

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Two people were arrested by Hart County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies after a car chase out of South Carolina last Friday morning, leading to the recovery of stolen property, including a vehicle, license plate, and electronics. Around 11:43 a.m.
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Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   June 24   Stevie Jones, 34, of Canon was arrested and charged with probation violation - aggravated stalking, possession of methamphetamine, burglary in the first degree, possession of a firearm, and theft by taking.
Hart County Board of Education

Hart County Board of Education

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HCCS to offer free meals for students

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Hart County Charter System (HCCS) announced last week that breakfast and lunch will be available to all Hart County students for free during the 2024-2025 school year. The Hart County Charter System is participating in a Free Breakfast and Lunch program for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Photo by Ben White

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No Greater Joy to host Christmas in July

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
No Greater Joy Events of Hartwell and Christian Crew Faith Ministry join together to host the first ever Christmas in July event on July 12 from 5-8 p.m. Ronnie and Christina Blakely with Christian Crew Faith Ministries have had a heart for helping the community.
Blues guitarist D.K. Harrell performed at High Cotton Music Hall in Hartwell June 21.

Blues guitarist D.K. Harrell performed at High Cotton Music Hall in Hartwell June 21.

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Blues guitarist Harrell rocks High Cotton

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
High Cotton blew the doors off the Hartwell blues scene for the second weekend in a row with a sold-out show featuring D.K. Harrell, an up-and-coming blues guitarist from Louisiana. High Cotton brought Harrell and his band to create another electrifying night in a town full of blues lovers.
Hartwell First Methodist Church organized the first Jammin for Jesus event in the Common Ground courtyard June 30.

Hartwell First Methodist Church organized the first Jammin for Jesus event in the Common Ground courtyard June 30.

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First Methodist hosts Jammin’ with Jesus

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Hartwell First Methodist Church hosted Jammin’ with Jesus on June 30th, bringing together the Hartwell community with jazz music, bouncy houses, and delicious food. Dr.
Mrs. Nancy Clark (left) retired from the Hart County Library Board of Trustees following their June 28 meeting.

Mrs. Nancy Clark (left) retired from the Hart County Library Board of Trustees following their June 28 meeting.

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Library honors Clark for over 30 years of service

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Hart County Library Board of Trustees held its year-end budget meeting June 28 and took a few moments to recognize one of its own. Mrs. Nancy Clark, a trustee member for more than thirty years, made the decision to step down from the Board as her term expired last Friday.
Ja’Quon Stembridge to speak to the Hart GOP July 11.

Ja’Quon Stembridge to speak to the Hart GOP July 11.

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Hart GOP to host Ja’Quon Stembridge

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
At their July 11 meeting, the Hart County GOP will host guest speaker Ja’Quon Stembridge, the 17-year-old chairman and founder of Georgia’s 10th Congressional District Teen Republicans and first vice chair of the Georgia Teen Republicans who is seeking to increase interest in the Republican Party...