Local
News Staff
For the past several years I have taken early morning walks along the paved path at a meandering park at a municipality not too far from here. The park resides in and is owned and well maintained by that municipality. Based on a sign at its entrance the park’s hours of operation are from 5 a.m.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Two ways to resolve Okefenokee mining debate
Dink NeSmith
To mine or not to mine—that is the Okefenokee question.
You’d think that should be a simple yes-or-no response, but it’s not.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Embracing Red Ribbon Week
News Staff
Red Ribbon Week is a nationwide initiative that carries a powerful message: the importance of living a drug-free life. Here in Hart County, this week is more than just a symbolic gesture; it’s a community-wide effort to promote awareness, education, and commitment to making healthier choices.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Georgia Power awarded $160 million to enhance Georgia’s power grid
News Staff
ATLANTA– Georgia Power, the state’s largest electric utility serving 2.7 million customers, has been awarded more than $160 million in funding by the Department of Energy (DOE) through its Grid Deployment Office.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Purina presented a $25,000 grant to Greater Good Charities to support relief efforts from Hurricane Helene.
Purina provides $25,000 to Hurricane Helene relief
Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Purina recently announced a $25,000 grant given to Greater Good Charities to support its rescue and relief efforts in relation to Hurricane Helene.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
“The Hunt for Harvey,” a family-friendly walk-through haunted house experience will debut tomorrow at the Hart County Community Theatre.
Community theatre to host haunted house
Rachel Black - Staff Writer
For four days only, Hart County Community Theatre (HCCT) is putting on “The Hunt for Harvey,” a family-friendly walk-through haunted house experience.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Commission meeting canceled
Rachel Black - Staff Writer
The Hart County Board of Commissioners’ Oct. 22 regular meeting was canceled due to “lack of agenda items,” according to a notice posted on the front door of the Administrative and Emergency Services Building.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Pink Partini included table contests; one table consisted entirely of women who met through the event and “have been friends ever since.” Top row from left to right: Donna Koenig, Shannon Hyde, Terry White, Trudy Snyder, and Tanna Santangelo. Bottom row from left to right: Colleen Clark, Chrissy Warren, Renee Sabol, Hope Underwood, and Mary Cottingham.
Pink Partini has“best year yet”
Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Through joint collaboration between the Nancy Hart Foundation and Hartwell Service League, the sold-out annual Pink Partini on Oct. 17--which raises money for women and children in Hart County facing cancer--was a success.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Taxable value for homesteaded properties could be limited
Rachel Black - Staff Writer
As Election Day nears, local government officials have been drawing attention to a matter on this year’s ballot–a constitutional amendment that could largely limit taxable value for homesteaded properties to their 2024 value.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Teenager arrested in connection to Elberton shooting
Rachel Black - Staff Writer
A teenager has been arrested in connection to the Elberton shooting that left 15-year-old Hart Academy student Bry’Shun Jordan dead and seven other people injured.
Anderson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jarquavious Demetriun Scott, 18, of Anderson County on Friday, Oct. 18.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
