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Maureen DeLoach engages the audience to sing during a performance of the Hart Area Community Chorus.

Maureen DeLoach engages the audience to sing during a performance of the Hart Area Community Chorus.

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Hart Area Community Chorus preparing for fall season

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Beginning September 11, a joyful noise will be heard coming from the St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Hartwell as the Hart Area Community Chorus kicks off its fall rehearsal season.
Photo by David von Diemar

Photo by David von Diemar

Body of missing man believed to be found

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
A body found in Lavonia could be missing White County resident Douglas Cordell Barnes. On Monday, Sept. 4, the Lavonia Police Department reported they were investigating the death of an unidentified person found in Lavonia.
The GHSA Spirit Sportsmanship Award was presented before the Aug. 24 Lady Bulldogs softball game against Washington Wilkes. From left is Alexis Davis, Jazz Shealer, Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Jon Nelson, Hart County High School principal Kevin Gaines, Hart EMC’s Angie Brown, Lady Dogs head coach Katie Jo Gentry, Allie O’Bannon, and Gracie Cook.

The GHSA Spirit Sportsmanship Award was presented before the Aug. 24 Lady Bulldogs softball game against Washington Wilkes. From left is Alexis Davis, Jazz Shealer, Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Jon Nelson, Hart County High School principal Kevin Gaines, Hart EMC’s Angie Brown, Lady Dogs head coach Katie Jo Gentry, Allie O’Bannon, and Gracie Cook.

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Hart County wins the 2023 GHSA Spirit Sportsmanship Award

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Congratulations to Hart County High School on earning the 2023-2024 GHSA Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award! The Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award has been around since 2006.
Harmony House CEO Laurie Whitworth (left) and child abuse pediatrician Dr. Stephen Messer of Childrens Health Care of Atlanta during the Northeast Georgia Sexual Assault Summit.

Harmony House CEO Laurie Whitworth (left) and child abuse pediatrician Dr. Stephen Messer of Childrens Health Care of Atlanta during the Northeast Georgia Sexual Assault Summit.

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Hartwell summit educates advocates on abuse

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Hartwell’s Cateechee Center played host to the Northeast Georgia Sexual Assault Special Victims Summit Aug.
Pastor Joe and Addie Norman

Pastor Joe and Addie Norman

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Back to the Bible Church hosting Labor Day revival

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Back to the Bible Church Family invites your family to attend their three-night Labor Day revival at 7 p.m. nightly Sept. 4-6. The church is located on 72 Savannah St., Hartwell. The speaker and special guest will be Pastor Joe Norman. He is a 1966 graduate of Hart County Training School.
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Green denied bail modification

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Northern Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge Chris Phelps denied a request for bail modification August 21 for Bowersville resident Jeremy Green.  Green, who was arrested in June of 2021 and indicted two months later, is accused of molesting a young girl in 2015 at the Hartwell YMCA.
Hart County Historical Society Board Members, Linda Harris (left) and Libby Forbes, greet visitors and provide tours at the Hart County Historical Museum.

Hart County Historical Society Board Members, Linda Harris (left) and Libby Forbes, greet visitors and provide tours at the Hart County Historical Museum.

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Historical Museum looking to increase membership, funds

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Historical Society is currently working on plans to increase awareness, funds and membership in support of the Hart County Historical Museum located at 31 E. Howell Street.