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Senior infielder Jordan Leach (pictured) and senior outfielder Eli Tyler were the two players chosen to represent Hart County in the 2023 FCA Georgia vs South Carolina Baseball Classic on June 1 at Emmanuel College.

Senior infielder Jordan Leach (pictured) and senior outfielder Eli Tyler were the two players chosen to represent Hart County in the 2023 FCA Georgia vs South Carolina Baseball Classic on June 1 at Emmanuel College.

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FCA Georgia vs South Carolina Baseball Classic set for June 1

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
HARTWELL, GA - The 2023 FCA Georgia versus South Carolina Baseball Classic presented by Chick-fil-A Lavonia will be on June 1 at Tommy Carey Field at Emmanuel College.
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Photo by Lucas Beck

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Diving into the state budget – Public safety and Transportation

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
FY 2024 Budget/House Bill 19 Highlights Continuation: 7 percent for public safety, 7 percent for transportation Public Safety: • $23.5 million for a total compensation increase of $4,000 for more than 3,900 law enforcement officers across 12 state agencies (Department of Community Supervision,...
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Photo by Markus Winkler

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Georgians starting to get tax refund checks

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Georgia taxpayers have begun receiving refunds for the second year in a row, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday. House Bill 162, which the General Assembly passed in March, uses part of Georgia’s revenue surplus of more than $6 billion to pay for a refund of state income taxes from 2021.
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Diving into the state budget – Health and Human Services

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
FY 2024 Budget/House Bill 19 Highlights Continuation: 24 percent for health and human services Health: • $42.2 million in reimbursement rate increases, to support Medicaid providers; $18.7 million for primary care and OB/GYN providers; $8 million for speech-language pathology, audiology, physical...
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Photo by Kimberly Farmer

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Diving into the state budget – Education

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The Georgia General Assembly recently completed the 2023 legislative session and I have returned home to the district to spend more time in our community. Each legislative session, the General Assembly has a constitutional obligation to pass a balanced state budget.
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Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm

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Legislative newsletter wrap up

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The Georgia General Assembly returned to the State Capitol for the final two days of the 2023 legislative session on Monday, March 27, and on Wednesday, March 29. This marks the start of a 40-day window for Gov. Kemp to decide which measures he will sign into law, and which he will veto.
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Photo by Yassine Khalfalli

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Bill raising truck weights passes General Assembly

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Legislation raising the legal weight limits on commercial trucks hauling certain types of cargo in certain parts of Georgia was one of the last to gain final passage during this year’s General Assembly session.
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Legislative newsletter – week 12

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
On Monday, March 20, the Georgia House of Representatives reconvened under the Gold Dome for our last full week of the 2023 legislative session. The end of session is quickly approaching, and we will reach Legislative Day 40, also known as “Sine Die,” on March 29.
The Georgia General Assembly ended its 40-day session shortly after midnight March 30. (Photo courtesy of the Georgia General Assembly)

The Georgia General Assembly ended its 40-day session shortly after midnight March 30. (Photo courtesy of the Georgia General Assembly)

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General Assembly session the usual combo of triumphs, defeats

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The General Assembly passed much of Gov. Brian Kemp’s legislative agenda for 2023 during the 40-day session that ended shortly after midnight March 30.