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Police investigate Royston shooting

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
ROYSTON – Local law enforcement agencies continue to search for a suspect who was the subject of a manhunt in Royston Saturday after gunshots at the scene of a complaint.
On Jan. 16, Georgia State Patrol troopers responded to a massive crash at the intersection of Nancy Hart School Rd. and Liberty HIll Church Rd.

On Jan. 16, Georgia State Patrol troopers responded to a massive crash at the intersection of Nancy Hart School Rd. and Liberty HIll Church Rd.

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Report provides details to Jan. 16 crash

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
A report from Georgia State Patrol Post 52 Hartwell, which became available after press time Jan. 17, revealed supplementary details to the Jan. 16 crash at the intersection of Nancy Hart School Road and Liberty Hill School Road. The Sun reported Jan.
From left to right: Joyce Rumsey, Matthew Butler, Alicia Barnett (new council members), Mayor John Smith, attorney Matt Easom, town clerk Mary Dowell, former town clerk Elaine Evans

From left to right: Joyce Rumsey, Matthew Butler, Alicia Barnett (new council members), Mayor John Smith, attorney Matt Easom, town clerk Mary Dowell, former town clerk Elaine Evans

Bowersville voids intergovernmental agreement

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Town of Bowersville City Council’s Jan. 18 meeting was not only the first of the new year, but the first with the newly-elected leadership sworn in Jan 2. Mayor John Smith, councilwoman Alicia Barnett, councilwoman Joyce Rumsey, and councilman Matthew Butler implemented notable changes.
Nancy Evans speaks to the Board of Commissioners during public comment Jan. 23.

Nancy Evans speaks to the Board of Commissioners during public comment Jan. 23.

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Commission addresses road concerns

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) met on the evening of Jan. 23 for a quick meeting, voting on a number of agenda items before hearing from a concerned county resident about roads around her home. The BOC amended the agenda, approved the Jan.
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NEGA Animal Shelter selling discount cards as fundraiser

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
LAVONIA – The Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter has its 2023-24 discount cards available. Cards are $10 and give the owner discounts and special offers from a variety of businesses. Cards are available for Franklin and Hart counties.
County commissioners reviewed the fire service areas and their ratings Jan. 9

County commissioners reviewed the fire service areas and their ratings Jan. 9

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Hart’s Insurance Services Office rating rises

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
At the Board of Commissioners meeting Jan. 9, county administrator Terrell Partain reviewed the fire service areas and their ratings according to an Insurance Services Office (ISO) inspection.
On Jan. 16, Georgia State Patrol troopers responded to a massive crash at the intersection of Nancy Hart School Rd. and Liberty HIll Church Rd.

On Jan. 16, Georgia State Patrol troopers responded to a massive crash at the intersection of Nancy Hart School Rd. and Liberty HIll Church Rd.

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Wreck on Nancy Hart School Rd. leaves one injured

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Around 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 16, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers from Post 52 Hart and the Hart County Sheriff’s Office responded to a wreck off Elberton Highway, on Nancy Hart School Road. Two vehicles had crashed at the intersection of Liberty Hill Church Road and Nancy Hart School Road.
Emmanuel University President Greg Hearn prays with his students.

Emmanuel University President Greg Hearn prays with his students.

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A man with a plan

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Greg Hearn is a father, husband, and grandfather. He is a CPA, CEO, firefighter, and EMT. In May 2023, Greg Hearn was named the 10th President of Emmanuel University, but his journey at Emmanuel began long before that.
Hart EMC Director of Public Relations Angie Brown, center, recently visited the Hart Partners, Inc. offices in downtown Hartwell to see the Food for Kids Friday Backpack Program in action. Community volunteers Greg Blatt, left, and John Mead, add supplemental food items to bags.

Hart EMC Director of Public Relations Angie Brown, center, recently visited the Hart Partners, Inc. offices in downtown Hartwell to see the Food for Kids Friday Backpack Program in action. Community volunteers Greg Blatt, left, and John Mead, add supplemental food items to bags.

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Hart Partners receives grant from Hart EMC

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Hart Partners, a local nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that conducts programs to assist families and children in the county (including the Summer Bookmobile, Academic Mentoring Program, and Dolly Parton Imagination Library), has received a grant from Hart EMC’s Operation Round Up Grant program.