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Senator Jon Ossoff with representatives from Veterans of Foreign Wars in 2023.

Senator Jon Ossoff with representatives from Veterans of Foreign Wars in 2023.

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Ossoff bipartisan bill to help veterans in rural areas

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) has introduced a bipartisan bill with Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and John Thune (R-SD), which will help veterans in rural Georgia get to Veterans Affairs (VA) health facilities. This bill came on the heels of multiple other bills, including bipartisan efforts, Sen.
The Hart County Water and Sewer Authority met Feb. 19.

The Hart County Water and Sewer Authority met Feb. 19.

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Hart Water & Sewer to apply for $5 million loan

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Hart County Water and Sewer Authority (HCWSA) gathered for a meeting on Feb. 19. All members were present except Marvin Justice, who was called in by phone. After amending the agenda, approving it, and approving the Jan.
Hart County Commissioners Jeff Brown and Marshall Sayer speak before the Bowersville Town Council Feb. 15.

Hart County Commissioners Jeff Brown and Marshall Sayer speak before the Bowersville Town Council Feb. 15.

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Bowersville discusses one-way roads

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Town of Bowersville City Council gathered for their second regular meeting of 2024 on the evening of Feb. 15. The meeting was well-attended as the new leadership, sworn in Jan. 2, has encouraged Bowersville residents to come and make their concerns and suggestions known.
Pictured is junior forward Channing Segars as she scored a double hat trick against Rabun County in the 8-3 home win Feb. 13.

Pictured is junior forward Channing Segars as she scored a double hat trick against Rabun County in the 8-3 home win Feb. 13.

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Lady Dogs start season undefeated

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Lady Dogs are off to a hot start as they defeated Elbert County on the road and Rabun County at home. Hart traveled to the Granite Bowl to kick off their season against the Lady Devils of Elbert County Feb. 9.
Jeff Buchanan of The Storage Box is renovating the old Gip’s Manufacturing plant to provide Hartwell will an additional 25,000 square feet of climate controlled storage.

Jeff Buchanan of The Storage Box is renovating the old Gip’s Manufacturing plant to provide Hartwell will an additional 25,000 square feet of climate controlled storage.

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Converted factory to provide additional 25,000 sq. feet of storage

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
For over fifteen years, Hartwell’s The Storage Box has offered residents a location to store their belongings in a climate controlled setting. Since opening in 2008 on West Howell St., storage units have been a popular commodity among Hart Countians.
Lake Hartwell’s Carol Farmer recently published the children’s book Leo the Lovable Lab.

Lake Hartwell’s Carol Farmer recently published the children’s book Leo the Lovable Lab.

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Lake Hartwell author publishes children’s book

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Lake Hartwell resident  and University of Georgia graduate Carol H. Farmer has written a new children’s book called Leo the Lovable Lab. Carol recently relocated to the lake, embracing a new lifestyle  surrounded by freely roaming animals.
“Noises Off” cast members rehearse before opening night Feb. 23. From left to right: Phillip Hiott, Christina Tucker, Rickey Leware, and Elizabeth Murphy.

“Noises Off” cast members rehearse before opening night Feb. 23. From left to right: Phillip Hiott, Christina Tucker, Rickey Leware, and Elizabeth Murphy.

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Hart County Community Theatre presents “Noises Off”

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Hart County Community Theatre (HCCT) will put on their production of “Noises Off” this month and into early March, providing an opportunity for the community to support local theatre. HCCT is a completely volunteer-run 501(c)(3) organization currently in its forty-fourth season.
County attorney Kim Higginbotham speaking to the BOC at their Feb. 13 meeting.

County attorney Kim Higginbotham speaking to the BOC at their Feb. 13 meeting.

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Commissioners approve loan, discuss road damage bids

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Hart County Board of Commissioners gathered for their regularly-scheduled meeting on the evening of Feb. 13. The quick meeting included a handful of agenda items related to a moratorium extension, a revolving loan, and road damage bids.