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Senator Jon Ossoff with representatives from Veterans of Foreign Wars in 2023.

Senator Jon Ossoff with representatives from Veterans of Foreign Wars in 2023.

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Ossoff bipartisan bill to help veterans in rural areas

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) has introduced a bipartisan bill with Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and John Thune (R-SD), which will help veterans in rural Georgia get to Veterans Affairs (VA) health facilities. This bill came on the heels of multiple other bills, including bipartisan efforts, Sen.
Barbi Stowe, teen advocate and outreach advocate at the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence

Barbi Stowe, teen advocate and outreach advocate at the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence

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Upcoming opportunities to support anti-domestic violence work

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence (NEGACDV), which serves Hart, Elbert, and Franklin counties, is offering two upcoming events for the community to support its important work.
The Atlanta Falcons have teamed up with Emmanuel College to become the first Division II program with women’s flag football.

The Atlanta Falcons have teamed up with Emmanuel College to become the first Division II program with women’s flag football.

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Emmanuel teams up with Atlanta Falcons to start women’s flag football programs

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
FRANKLIN SPRINGS, GA – Emmanuel University, in partnership with the NFL and RCX Sports, along with support from the Atlanta Falcons is thrilled to announce its plan to be the first NCAA Division II institution to offer varsity women’s flag football.
Emmanuel University President Greg Hearn prays with his students.

Emmanuel University President Greg Hearn prays with his students.

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A man with a plan

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Greg Hearn is a father, husband, and grandfather. He is a CPA, CEO, firefighter, and EMT. In May 2023, Greg Hearn was named the 10th President of Emmanuel University, but his journey at Emmanuel began long before that.
Senior defensive lineman for the Tar Heels of UNC Kaimon Rucker announces his future plans for 2024 via social media. Photo by Jim Hawkins of Inside Carolina

Senior defensive lineman for the Tar Heels of UNC Kaimon Rucker announces his future plans for 2024 via social media. Photo by Jim Hawkins of Inside Carolina

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Rucker makes a decision on his future

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Former Hart County and current UNC defensive lineman Kaimon Rucker announces his plans for 2024. Rucker, who is in his senior year at the University of North Carolina, took his announcement to his social media with a video and a caption that states: “onto the next chapter… keep choppin’.
Sophomore guard Torrion Starks had a season high night scoring 14 points and dished out six assists versus Hampton.

Sophomore guard Torrion Starks had a season high night scoring 14 points and dished out six assists versus Hampton.

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Starks’ performance versus Hampton earns her Player of the Game

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Former Hart County and current Georgia Southern guard Torrion Starks earned the Freedom Fighter Player of the Game after a season high night against Hampton University. But she’s had to battle some adversity to get to this point.
Richard Campbell (left) and wife Amy Campbell at the U.S. Supreme Court

Richard Campbell (left) and wife Amy Campbell at the U.S. Supreme Court

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Campbell sworn in to U.S. Supreme Court Bar

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Earlier this month, Elberton attorney Richard D. Campbell was formally admitted to the Bar of the United States Supreme Court. Campbell was sworn in during the a session of the Supreme Court on Dec. 6 in Washington, D.C. Admission to the U.S.