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Nancy Hart Memorial Park is located on Royston Highway, and is currently under investigation by the Georgia Secretary of State’s office. Many of the concrete paths throughout Nancy Hart Memorial Park are cracked and have weeds growing through them.

Nancy Hart Memorial Park is located on Royston Highway, and is currently under investigation by the Georgia Secretary of State’s office. Many of the concrete paths throughout Nancy Hart Memorial Park are cracked and have weeds growing through them.

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Cemetery negligence could lead to criminal charges

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Nancy Hart Memorial Park, and other cemetery properties in the area, could be placed under the ownership of the State of Georgia.
The Hartwell City Council appoved a $5.6 million new firehouse for the city fire department during Monday night’s meeting. The proposed rendering shows what the new firehouse could look like.

The Hartwell City Council appoved a $5.6 million new firehouse for the city fire department during Monday night’s meeting. The proposed rendering shows what the new firehouse could look like.

Council approves new $5.6 million firehouse

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The Hartwell City Council approved $5.6 million in funding for the construction of a new Hartwell firehouse, during their regular meeting on June 5 at City Hall. At the meeting, Mayor Brandon Johnson and City Manager Jon Herschell presented the council with final cost estimates for the project.
Emma Faust swings for the fences in a slow-pitch softball game versus Elbert County during the 2023 season.

Emma Faust swings for the fences in a slow-pitch softball game versus Elbert County during the 2023 season.

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HCHS sports’ summer camps in full swing

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The Hart County High School baseball, softball, and soccer teams prepare to host summer camps in the month of June. The HCHS Diamond Dogs will be hosting a baseball camp from June 5-8 at Saye Field.
Pictured is the Hart County Liittle League rookie softball team. Front Row L-R: Angelina Mead, Maci Eberhardt, Amelia McGaha, Harper Hershberger, and Ellie Vaughn. Middle Row: Charlie Roper, Kayden Griffin, Kenzie Miller, Amelia Hunt, Tilley Schnell, Keeley Sanders, Leighonna Freeman, and Nova Grace Koffi. Back Row: Coaches Todd McGaha, Nancy McGaha, Boo Mitchell and Jay Bailey.

Pictured is the Hart County Liittle League rookie softball team. Front Row L-R: Angelina Mead, Maci Eberhardt, Amelia McGaha, Harper Hershberger, and Ellie Vaughn. Middle Row: Charlie Roper, Kayden Griffin, Kenzie Miller, Amelia Hunt, Tilley Schnell, Keeley Sanders, Leighonna Freeman, and Nova Grace Koffi. Back Row: Coaches Todd McGaha, Nancy McGaha, Boo Mitchell and Jay Bailey.

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Little League rookie softball team advances to sectionals

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The Hart County Little League rookie softball team swept Oglethorpe County by a score of 14-4 and 9-7 to advance to sectionals. On May 23 in game one, Hart came away with a 14-4 win over Oglethorpe and was just one win away from moving onto sectionals in a best of three series.
Freshman first baseman Coleman Moore leads off at second base against Oconee County during the 2023 season. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

Freshman first baseman Coleman Moore leads off at second base against Oconee County during the 2023 season. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

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The Diamond Dogs gear up for a trip to the Dominican Republic

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The Hart County High School baseball team will head down to the Dominican Republic on June 6 to play baseball but also share the gospel. Shane Williamson, who is the president of Fellowship of Christian Athletes [FCA], brought up an idea to the area director of Lake Hartwell FCA’s Chad Posey.
Photo by Yuan Yang

Photo by Yuan Yang

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What is fueling Georgia Power’s rate increases?

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
If you happen to be a Georgia Power Company customer, I have some good news and some bad news. Let’s get the bad news out of the way first. Your bill is going up $16 per month starting June 1. That’s on top of what you are already paying for your service. And the good news?
Photo by Aaron Burden

Photo by Aaron Burden

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Remembering the true reason for Memorial Day

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Memorial Day is about remembering the brave souls who paid the ultimate sacrifice to allow each of us the freedoms we all enjoy as Americans. It is a day of reverence, reflection and a time to be grateful to live in the greatest country the world has ever known. General George S. Patton Jr.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   May 23   Jose Aguilera-Medina, 38, of Royston was arrested and charged with driving without a license and failure to drive within a single lane.