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Photo by Benjamin London

Photo by Benjamin London

Statesboro squad saves Hart County’s homecoming game

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Hart County Charter System (HCCS) announced the cancellation of Hart County’s homecoming football game versus Cross Creek scheduled for Sept. 22 at Herndon Stadium. Then an hour later announced a new opponent in Bulloch Academy to fill the void.
Photo by Taylor Heery

Photo by Taylor Heery

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Kemp again suspending gasoline tax collections

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp is suspending the state sales tax on gasoline and other motor fuels for the second time in a year and a half, citing increasing prices at the pump. The latest suspension will take effect at 12 a.m. Wednesday and run until 11:59 p.m. Oct. 12.
The Hart County High School Chamber Choir performs the Star Spangled Banner in remembrance of 9/11.

The Hart County High School Chamber Choir performs the Star Spangled Banner in remembrance of 9/11.

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9/11 honored in student presentation at Hart County School Board meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Hart County High School (HCHS) Chamber Choir performed an acapella rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner, under the direction of Josh Bryan, at the Hart County Board of Education (BOE) meeting Sept. 11, 2023.
Southern Hart Brewing Company Owner Scott Barfield

Southern Hart Brewing Company Owner Scott Barfield

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Senate Bill would ease restrictions on craft brewers

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
With Georgia lawmakers slated to return to Atlanta in less than four months for the 2024 General Assembly, a bill designed to lower restrictions on the sale of craft beer will receive a second hearing.
Surveyor Aaron Blomberg discusses zoning ordinances at the Hart County BOC meeting

Surveyor Aaron Blomberg discusses zoning ordinances at the Hart County BOC meeting

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Hart BOC Tables First Reading on Land Development Standards

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting opened up its meeting September 12 with great news for the residents of Hart County. County administrator Terrell Partain announced the bridge on US Highway 29 headed towards Royston is back open for business.
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Photo by Mike Benna

Hart State Park Annexation Discussed

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
  On September 11, the Hartwell City Council voted unanimously to reopen discussions with the Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) regarding the potential city annexation of the former Hart State Park on Lake Hartwell.