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Pictured from left to right Kale Temple, boat captain Isaac Temple, and Luke Schnell hoisting up their Bassmaster Junior National Championship trophies during the awards ceremony on  Saturday, July 22 on Lake Hartwell. They also received a $2,000 scholarship during the ceremony as well. (Photo by Logan Crumley, Bassmaster)

Pictured from left to right Kale Temple, boat captain Isaac Temple, and Luke Schnell hoisting up their Bassmaster Junior National Championship trophies during the awards ceremony on Saturday, July 22 on Lake Hartwell. They also received a $2,000 scholarship during the ceremony as well. (Photo by Logan Crumley, Bassmaster)

Reeling in the National Championship

Hart County Middle School Anglers Kale Temple and Luke Schnell competed in and won the Bassmaster Junior National Championship on Lake Hartwell, July 21-22. Kale Temple and Schnell got off to a slow start on Friday morning. But once 10 a.m. came around, the fish were being brought in.
Four Hart County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched in reference to a fight during the Bowersville Town Council meeting July 20.

Four Hart County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched in reference to a fight during the Bowersville Town Council meeting July 20.

Tensions during Bowersville meeting draws deputies

The Bowersville Town Council meeting drew a response from four Hart County Deputies on Thursday, July 20, who were dispatched in reference to a fight.
Photo by Alexander Grey

Photo by Alexander Grey

Commissioners approve SPLOST allocations

The Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) came to an agreement Tuesday to allocated 17.3 percent of SPLOST VI dollars to the City of Hartwell, with any overage being divided by the same percent with a six-year agreement.
Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs is now Emmanuel University.

Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs is now Emmanuel University.

Emmanuel College makes change to University

Emmanuel College is now Emmanuel University. The name-change was effective Monday, a press release from the school said. “We are excited about the opportunities this name gives us to develop graduate programs and improve recruiting efforts,” said newly appointed President the Rev. Greg Hearn.
Photo by Yuan Yang

Photo by Yuan Yang

Hart EMC to hold 86th annual meeting tonight

Hart EMC’s 86th annual meeting will be held Thursday, July 20 at the Hart County High School Gym. The annual meeting is a meeting of Hart EMC’s members and a special occasion for members to participate in cooperative business and meet their cooperative leaders and employees.
Southern Hart Brewery hosted an event to help raise $7,800 for the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter. Donations made by individuals and businesses, coupled with the fundraiser have been held with hopes of additional funds to continue. Pictured from left are Kathleen Harvin, Anna Marie Wright and Debbie Henry.

Southern Hart Brewery hosted an event to help raise $7,800 for the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter. Donations made by individuals and businesses, coupled with the fundraiser have been held with hopes of additional funds to continue. Pictured from left are Kathleen Harvin, Anna Marie Wright and Debbie Henry.

Donations, fundraiser help raise money for animal shelter

During the Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting on Tuesday, July 27, it came to light that the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter (NEGAS) was struggling to maintain operations due to a deficit of nearly $8,000 caused by rising costs.
Photo by Mario Gogh

Photo by Mario Gogh

Free/reduced meal applications open, breakfast free

Free/Reduced Meal Applications Open, Breakfast to be Free 2023-2024 School Year July 17, 2023 Free and Reduced Meal Applications for the Hart County Charter System are now available online for the 2023-2024 school year. New applications must be submitted each year.
The Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame recently presented certificates to two Hart County High School graduates. Pictured from left are Keith McLane, Jamie McLane, Kaden Johnson-McLane, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Ray Fairman (retired) and Andrew Brezeale.

The Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame recently presented certificates to two Hart County High School graduates. Pictured from left are Keith McLane, Jamie McLane, Kaden Johnson-McLane, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Ray Fairman (retired) and Andrew Brezeale.

Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame presents $8,000 in scholarships

A representative from the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame (GMVHOF) presented a certificate to Hart County High School graduates Andrew Brezeale and Kaden McLane. Each were awarded the GMVHOF scholarship worth $4,000 each.
The Antique Tractor show is returning to the Northeast Georgia Ag Expo at the Hart County Charter System Agriscience Center Aug. 19.

The Antique Tractor show is returning to the Northeast Georgia Ag Expo at the Hart County Charter System Agriscience Center Aug. 19.

Antique tractor show returning Aug. 19

Registration is underway for the Antique Tractor Show that will be featured at this year’s Northeast Georgia Ag Expo. The Northeast Georgia Ag Expo returns this year to the Hart County Charter System Agriscience Center on August 19. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.
The City of Hartwell Wastewater Treatment Plant, originally constructed in 1965, is currently undergoing major upgrades set to be completed by the summer of 2024.

The City of Hartwell Wastewater Treatment Plant, originally constructed in 1965, is currently undergoing major upgrades set to be completed by the summer of 2024.

Wastewater project brings economic progress

The City of Hartwell Wastewater Treatment Plant, originally constructed in 1965, is currently undergoing major upgrades and new construction. The project, which began in the summer of 2012, is projected to be completed by the summer of 2024.