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Status quo prevails in Georgia congressional elections

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
ATLANTA - The makeup of Georgia’s congressional delegation likely will remain unchanged, as voters were poised Tuesday night to reelect 13 of the 14 U.S. House lawmakers and choose Republican Brian Jack to succeed retiring GOP Rep. Drew Ferguson.
At a Friday press conference in Soperton, Gov. Brian Kemp announced the redirecting of $100 million to provide disaster relief financial support for farmers and debris cleanup for timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene.

At a Friday press conference in Soperton, Gov. Brian Kemp announced the redirecting of $100 million to provide disaster relief financial support for farmers and debris cleanup for timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene.

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Kemp announces new disaster relief measure for Georgia farmers

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Last Friday, Gov. Brian Kemp announced the redirecting of $100 million to provide disaster relief financial support and debris cleanup for timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Pictured above: Kaitlyn Sanders (right), store manager at Cato in Hartwell, stands with Cato associate, Sarah Kesler, ready to collect items for Thanksgiving Care Bundles to be delivered with meals on Thanksgiving Day.

Pictured above: Kaitlyn Sanders (right), store manager at Cato in Hartwell, stands with Cato associate, Sarah Kesler, ready to collect items for Thanksgiving Care Bundles to be delivered with meals on Thanksgiving Day.

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Urgent call for Thanksgiving donations

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, regional non-profit Love Him Love Them is asking the community to provide warmth and care to vulnerable families and individuals.
Photo by Element5 Digital

Photo by Element5 Digital

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Comm. Bennett, Rep. Collins win re-election

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Local election results were revealed promptly at the Hart County Board of Elections on Tuesday night, culminating in victories for Hart County Commissioner Michael Bennett and Representative Mike Collins. Overall, Hart County cast 14,447 ballots—78.02% of its 18,517 registered voters.
Former Bulldog and current UNC defensive end Kaimon Rucker holds up the UNC WWE turnover belt after collecting an interception in the Tar Heels 41-10 win in Charlottesville against the Cavaliers of Virginia. Photo by UNC Athletics.

Former Bulldog and current UNC defensive end Kaimon Rucker holds up the UNC WWE turnover belt after collecting an interception in the Tar Heels 41-10 win in Charlottesville against the Cavaliers of Virginia. Photo by UNC Athletics.

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Rucker earns multiple honors after stellar performance at UVA

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
After spending most of the season out with a knee injury, a fully healthy Kaimon Rucker had his career best performance to earn him national honors. Former Hart County and current UNC defensive end Kaimon Rucker and the Tar Heels traveled to Charlottesville, Va.