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Commissioner Jeff Brown (left) speaks during the Bowersville Town Council meeting as Chairman Marshall Sayer listens in.

Commissioner Jeff Brown (left) speaks during the Bowersville Town Council meeting as Chairman Marshall Sayer listens in.

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Bowersville, commissioners debate one-way streets

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
At the Bowersville Town Council’s meeting on Aug. 15, one of the most prominent topics of conversation was a contentious item that was removed from the agenda: the first reading of a resolution on one-waying some of the town’s streets.
Photo by Benjamin London

Photo by Benjamin London

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Computer forecast for Region 8-AA

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The Maxwell Ratings, compiled by mathematician and Georgia High School Football Historians Association founder Loren Maxwell, have projected the region finishes of all 415 football-playing schools in the GHSA.
Pictured from left is Bryan Hicks, Mike Atkins, and Bruce Hicks during Atkins 40th anniversary at WKLY.

Pictured from left is Bryan Hicks, Mike Atkins, and Bruce Hicks during Atkins 40th anniversary at WKLY.

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Filling in for a legend

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
With a horrendous GPA after my freshman year at North Greenville University, I took the summer to pray about what God had planned for me. I spent the summer serving on staff for the Georgia Baptist Mission Board with the theme of the summer camp around the word next.
Sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry throws on the run in the 35-10 loss to the Warriors of Oconee County on Aug, 9.

Sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry throws on the run in the 35-10 loss to the Warriors of Oconee County on Aug, 9.

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Bulldogs look to clean up mistakes after loss to Oconee in scrimmage

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Crucial mistakes in the first quarter led to the Bulldogs 35-10 loss against the Warriors in the scrimmage game against Oconee County. On Aug. 9, Hart traveled to Watkinsville to take on former region foe, Oconee County in a scrimmage to begin the season.
Mary Hinson (right) and her daughter Libby Wilson. Hinson, will close her restaurant Mary’s Kitchen on Aug. 16.

Mary Hinson (right) and her daughter Libby Wilson. Hinson, will close her restaurant Mary’s Kitchen on Aug. 16.

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After 22 years, Mary’s Kitchen to close on Aug. 16

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
On Aug. 16, 2002, Mary Alice Hinson opened Mary’s Kitchen, which was to quickly become a beloved destination for Southern home-cooking for Hart Countians and visitors alike. This Friday, Aug. 16, the restaurant will officially close after 22 years–to the day–of business.