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DUI suspect charged with homicide

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The allegedly-impaired driver from the River Point Community Church van crash has been charged with vehicular homicide and released on bail. Barry Thomas Clark, 64, of Hartwell was first arrested on June 29, the day of the crash at Highway 365 and Demorest-Mt. Airy Highway.
From left to right: Bill, Sheri, and Bret Cesak at one of Workout Anytime’s locations.

From left to right: Bill, Sheri, and Bret Cesak at one of Workout Anytime’s locations.

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Father-son duo to bring new gym to Hartwell

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
A new gym, Workout Anytime, is coming to Hartwell this fall–a gym that father-son duo Bill and Bret Cesak, franchise partners, trust will provide a welcoming environment to encourage everyone to achieve their fitness goals.
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Animal shelter steak and eggs event set July 13

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
LAVONIA – The Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter will hold its Steak and Eggs Fundraiser July 13 at LongHorn Steakhouse in Lavonia. There will be seatings at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Cost is $20 per plate, which will include steak, eggs, biscuits, grits, orange juice, coffee and tea.
Good news for United HealthCare members in Hartwell. Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia will remain in the UHC Network.

Good news for United HealthCare members in Hartwell. Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia will remain in the UHC Network.

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Sacred Heart Hospital remains in network for UHC members

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Lavonia’s Sacred Heart Hospital remains in network for patients with United Health Care (UHC) insurance despite its parent hospital St. Mary’s in Athens are now out of network as the system works to negotiate a new agreement with UHC. The agreement between St.
From left to right: Board member Henley Cleary, Superintendent Jennifer Carter, and Board Chair Kim Pierce review amended policy recommendations .

From left to right: Board member Henley Cleary, Superintendent Jennifer Carter, and Board Chair Kim Pierce review amended policy recommendations .

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Board recommends policy changes

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
During its July 9 meeting, the Hart County Board of Education voted on and recommended a series of policy changes ahead of the 2024-2025 school year. The Board voted to amend its student code of conduct ahead of the first day of school on Aug. 1.
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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‘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.