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Former Hart County High School student athlete and current North Carolina Tar Heel linebacker Kaimon Rucker (far right) joins his peers from Duke University, Villanova University and Kansas University in a rendition of the national anthem before the men’s basketball Final Four in New Orleans on Saturday.

Former Hart County High School student athlete and current North Carolina Tar Heel linebacker Kaimon Rucker (far right) joins his peers from Duke University, Villanova University and Kansas University in a rendition of the national anthem before the men’s basketball Final Four in New Orleans on Saturday.

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Former HCHS Bulldog performs national anthem at final four

News Staff
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Kaimon Rucker, junior linebacker at the University of North Carolina and former Hart County High standout student athlete, had the rare honor of singing the national anthem before the men’s basketball Final Four held Saturday in New Orleans.
Photo Credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

Photo Credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

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Legislative wrap-up: week 11

News Staff
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
This week, the House and Senate Rules Committees began hearing bills that might have a chance to get a vote on the floor of the respective chamber. Next week will be a culmination of proposed legislation from both chambers and some legislation that will not pass.
Photo Credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

Photo Credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

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Legislative wrap-up: week 10

News Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The House reconvened on March 15, 2022, Crossover Day, spending the day debating and voting, passing almost 60 bills and resolutions by the time we adjourned around 11 p.m. House Bill 1354: Wrongful Conviction Compensation Act; •Streamlines and standardizes the compensation process for wrongful...
Photo Credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

Photo Credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

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Legislative wrap up: Week 8

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Last week, your House passed historic tax relief legislation, among to benefit Georgians in our state. •House Bill 1302, provides a one-time tax credit for eligible Georgia taxpayers who filed income tax returns in both 2020 and 2021.
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Photo credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

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Legislative wrap up: week 5

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Last week was full with debate in the House Chamber and in our committees.  We passed House Bill 910 to amend the FY 2022 budget ending June 30, 2022. The AFY 2022 budget is set at $29.8 billion, allowing the state $2.6 billion in new funds to utilize prior to fiscal year end.
Football legend and Senatorial candidate Herschel Walker speaks at the Northeast Georgia Republican rally in Franklin Springs on Saturday.

Football legend and Senatorial candidate Herschel Walker speaks at the Northeast Georgia Republican rally in Franklin Springs on Saturday.

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Senate candidates headline GOP rally

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Four of the leading candidates for the Republican nomination for Georgia’s U.S. Senate seat this year spoke Saturday morning at the Swails Center.
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Photo credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

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Legislative wrap up: week 3

News Staff
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Session was in full swing last week, with committees and subcommittees meeting to discuss issues that impact Georgians across our state.  Besides redistricting and the state budget, public safety and mental health are major issues facing the state.