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Signage at Hartwell’s First Methodist Church reflects the congregation’s disaffiliation with the United Methodist Church

Signage at Hartwell’s First Methodist Church reflects the congregation’s disaffiliation with the United Methodist Church

Hartwell First Methodist disaffiliated from United Methodist Church

News Staff
Monday, January 8, 2024
On Nov. 18, the United Methodist Church’s North Georgia Conference held a “Special Called  Session” in Athens, in which they voted to grant 262 congregations’ desire to divide from the Church.
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

News Staff
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

News Staff
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.
Freshman guard Kurston Curry drops a career high 35 points in the 78-63 road win against Athens Christian on Dec. 21.

Freshman guard Kurston Curry drops a career high 35 points in the 78-63 road win against Athens Christian on Dec. 21.

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Curry’s career night soars Dogs past Eagles

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Freshman guard Kurston Curry’s 35 points helped the Dogs end their three-game skid with a win over Athens Christian, and gave them momentum heading into the McDonald’s Shootout. Hart canceled their game in the Dorman Invitational up in South Carolina on the weekend of Dec. 2.
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

News Staff
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.
Photo by Robert Zunikoff

Photo by Robert Zunikoff

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Georgians Stand to Lose Freedom to Boat on Georgia’s Streams

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
A recent study conducted by a Georgia House of Representatives committee has raised concerns among the state’s river enthusiasts. The House Study Committee on Fishing Access to Freshwater Resources was tasked with clarifying where Georgians can legally fish on the state’s many freshwater streams.
Photo by Samuel Angor

Photo by Samuel Angor

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Wife of the year

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
While I love watching my children open their presents on Christmas morning, at 46-years-old it’s rare that I get excited about opening a gift of my own. I don’t need or want anything, and if I do I’ll just buy it on my own. My attitude reflects most men I know.
Photo by Oxana Melis

Photo by Oxana Melis

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Holidays are especially hard on the elderly

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
The holiday season is marked by time spent with family and friends, but for those who live alone, this time of year can be especially painful. That point hits home for Mary Jo Johnson , a geriatric care manager with Aging Concepts, LLC. in Hartwell.
Pictured in the middle is the Hart County Sheriff's Office's new K9 Jax.

Pictured in the middle is the Hart County Sheriff's Office's new K9 Jax.

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Hart County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new K9

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Last week, the Hart County Sheriff’s Office welcomed a new K9 deputy to their force, a male German shepherd named Jax. He is certified in methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and ecstasy detection, as well as article location and human tracking.