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On March 13, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tested all of the spillway gates at Hartwell Dam.

On March 13, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tested all of the spillway gates at Hartwell Dam.

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Hartwell Dam spillway gates tested

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
On Wednesday, March 13 from 9 a.m. until approximately 11 a.m., dam safety teams from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tested all of the spillway gates at Hartwell Dam. The routine testing rendered the already-beautiful lake even more scenic for spectators to enjoy.
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Commissioners address refund

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting on March 12 addressed a plethora of old business, such as a homestead exemption refund request from the previous meeting, and contained updates from county services.
Senior forward Micah Reese hugs Dogs head coach Matt Gibbs as Reese checks out for the final time as a Bulldog. Photo by Grayson Williams/Hart County Charter System

Senior forward Micah Reese hugs Dogs head coach Matt Gibbs as Reese checks out for the final time as a Bulldog. Photo by Grayson Williams/Hart County Charter System

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Tigers end Dogs season in Elite Eight

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
With the loss to Carver [Columbus], the Dogs season comes to an end in the Elite Eight. In front of a sold out crowd in the Dog Pound, Hart hosted the Tigers of Carver [Columbus] on Feb. 28 for a spot to advance to the Final Four in Savannah.
Hart County High School was named AP Honor School for 2024

Hart County High School was named AP Honor School for 2024

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Hart County High School named AP honor school

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) released the list of statewide Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools in several different categories on Feb. 27, with Hart County High School among the list of honorees. Hart County High School was recognized in the area of AP Expansion.
Bill Hogan of Hartwell has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Northeast Georgia Bank

Bill Hogan of Hartwell has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Northeast Georgia Bank

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Hartwell’s Hogan named CEO of Northeast Georgia Bank

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
LAVONIA – Northeast Georgia Bank has announced promotions to three senior leadership positions. Bill Hogan has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer, Lee Vaughn to President and Rick Tatum as Senior Credit Officer.
Grayson Williams makes a cannonball during the 28th Polar Plunge March 2 at Lake Hartwell. Williams and Mike Baier represented the Hartwell Rotary club while Hart County EMT Jason Hailey looks on. Photo by Holly and Honeysuckle Co.

Grayson Williams makes a cannonball during the 28th Polar Plunge March 2 at Lake Hartwell. Williams and Mike Baier represented the Hartwell Rotary club while Hart County EMT Jason Hailey looks on. Photo by Holly and Honeysuckle Co.

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Hart County takes the plunge

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
On March 2, the Hart County community gathered at the Gum Branch Mega ramp on the shores of Lake Hartwell for the 28 annual Polar Plunge. All tolled, 21 brave souls tested the cold waters of the lake to help raise money for a wonderful cause: the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence.
The mausoleum inside the Nancy Hart Memorial Park.On Jan. 16, the Board of Cemeterians officially issued an emergency order for the park to cease and desist their violations of the Georgia Cemetery and Funeral Services Act of 2000. The Secretary of State “determined it is in the public interest to issue this Emergency Order.”

The mausoleum inside the Nancy Hart Memorial Park.On Jan. 16, the Board of Cemeterians officially issued an emergency order for the park to cease and desist their violations of the Georgia Cemetery and Funeral Services Act of 2000. The Secretary of State “determined it is in the public interest to issue this Emergency Order.”

Nancy Hart Memorial Park issued penalties

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
In December, The Sun reported on the State of Georgia continuing to consider placing Nancy Hart Memorial Park (NHMP) in its receivership. Since then, the Secretary of State’s Board of Cemeterians has steadily continued their investigation and new details have emerged.