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Hartwell Main Street celebrates the grand opening of the Sunrise Gypsy Beauty Bar with a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 3

Hartwell Main Street celebrates the grand opening of the Sunrise Gypsy Beauty Bar with a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 3

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New salon opens in downtown Hartwell

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Hartwell Main Street and the Hart County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Sunrise Gypsy Beauty Bar to town with a ribbon cutting ceremony October 3 in honor of their grand opening. A rousing crowd was on hand to welcome the beauty salon, located at 50 South Carter St. to the local community.
Photo by Blake Wheeler

Photo by Blake Wheeler

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Hart County Board of Education to propose property tax increase

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
On September 27, the Hart County Board of Education announced its intention to increase property taxed levied in 2023 by 3.74 percent over the rollback millage rate. The board of tax assessors is required to review the assessed value of taxable property in Hart County.
Pine Tree Garden Club members transforming Historical Society landscaping

Pine Tree Garden Club members transforming Historical Society landscaping

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Hart County Historical Society grounds to receive a face lift

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Located at 31 East Howell Street, a highly visible intersection, the Hartwell Historical Society looks to transform its grounds from a desolate area to a work of art showcasing the beauty of nature.
Light crowd at the Bowersville Town Council Meeting Sept. 22

Light crowd at the Bowersville Town Council Meeting Sept. 22

Bowersville Councilman Ted Yeargin Resigns

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
A last minute meeting of the Bowersville town council was called Sept. 22 to accept the resignation of post four councilman Ted Yeargin. The meeting, originally scheduled for Sept. 21, was forced to cancel due to a lack of a quorum. Just after 4 p.m.
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Photo by Alexander Grey

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Hartwell proposes salary increase for employees

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
A significant salary increase for city employees coupled with a rollback of the millage rate for property owners were several of the highlights from the City of Hartwell’s proposed 2024 budget. The budget was presented for its first reading during a meeting of the Hartwell City Council October 2.
Franklin County Lions

Franklin County Lions

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Dogs to take on Franklin in the Lions Den

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Hart County travels to Carnesville to take on the Lions of Franklin County in the Lions Den for the 62nd meeting between the schools. There is so much history between the two schools that are separated by 20 miles. In 1964, the two schools met for the first time.
Captain Wayne Hinson, along with a host of other instructors with years of experience, have taught the citizens firearms class for the last 10 years.

Captain Wayne Hinson, along with a host of other instructors with years of experience, have taught the citizens firearms class for the last 10 years.

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Citizens firearms class teaches the proper use of shooting

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The men and women of the Hart County Sheriff’s Department protect and serve the citizens of this county daily. But, it’s what they do off the clock that make them this week’s pick for Hometown Heroes.
Cindy Jones celebrated 20 years with MedLink Georgia Sept. 8.

Cindy Jones celebrated 20 years with MedLink Georgia Sept. 8.

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Cindy Jones celebrates 20 years with MedLink Georgia

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
On September 8, MedLink Georgia celebrated the 20-year work anniversary of one of our most dedicated employees, Cindy Jones. Over the last two decades, Cindy has been an integral part of our team, contributing to our success with her hard work, expertise, and commitment to excellence.
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Photo by Markus Winkler

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Despite uptick in unemployment, Hart’s labor force remains strong

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The Georgia Department of Labor reported a rise in August unemployment rates throughout all of Georgia’s regional labor commissions including the Georgia Mountain Regional Commission (GMRC) that encompasses Hart County. The unemployment rate in the GMRC stood at 3.