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Hart County Community Theatre prepares for Harvey’s annual haunted house.

Hart County Community Theatre prepares for Harvey’s annual haunted house.

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HCCT opens Harvey’s haunted house this weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
This weekend, the Hart County Community Theatre (HCCT) and its resident spirit Harvey will open its doors for their annual haunted house.
Photo by Alexander Grey

Photo by Alexander Grey

Hart BOC certifies 2023 tax rate

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
With much reluctance, the Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) voted to certify Hart County’s tax rate for the 2023 tax year during its meeting Oct. 24.
Judy Burdette with her husband Larry at the Bowersville Baptist Church

Judy Burdette with her husband Larry at the Bowersville Baptist Church

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Burdette celebrates golden milestone of music

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Music has such an important role in nearly every aspect of our culture, and it can do so many things. It was once said that music is what feelings sound like, for it can move people in a way that words alone cannot.
Photo by Tim Wildsmith

Photo by Tim Wildsmith

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Hart County Water and Sewer discuses rate increase

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Hart County Water and Sewer Authority met Oct. 16 and discussed the increase on water rates from the city of Hartwell as approved in the city’s 2024 budget. On Oct. 13, the city approved its budget which called for a rate increase from $4.69 to $5.
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Photo by Carlos Lindner

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Heating bill help available for seniors

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
As winter approaches, Ninth District Opportunity, Inc, a program serving the elderly community in twenty Northeast Georgia counties including Hart, announces it will soon help with heating bills for the elderly and medically homebound community.
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Photo by Diana Parkhouse

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Firearms Deer Hunting Season Opens Oct. 21

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The wait is almost over as Georgia deer hunting firearms season opens this Saturday, Oct. 21. Many hunters in the state eagerly await the return of the season which continues through January 14, 2024.
Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

Photo by Arnaud Jaegers

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Hart County voters head to the polls Nov. 7

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Hart County Board of Elections and Registration will hold a municipal general and special election on November 7, 2023. The town of Bowersville will hold a general election for the office of mayor as well as council post one and four. John B.
Pictured is the Hart County Board of Education, a Georgia School Boards Association 2023 Exemplary School Board. Pictured, from left to right, are Vice Chair Lonnie Robinson, District 2 Representative Henley Cleary, Chair Kim Pierce, District 4 Representative Richard Sutherland, and District 5 Representative Dennis Dowell.

Pictured is the Hart County Board of Education, a Georgia School Boards Association 2023 Exemplary School Board. Pictured, from left to right, are Vice Chair Lonnie Robinson, District 2 Representative Henley Cleary, Chair Kim Pierce, District 4 Representative Richard Sutherland, and District 5 Representative Dennis Dowell.

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Hart County BOE achieves exemplary school board status

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Hart County Charter System was recognized as a 2023 Exemplary School Board by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA). The recognition program is designed to showcase best practices in school governance and leadership.