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The Hart County Community Theatre held a celebration for the $20,000 emergency grant on Wednesday, May 3 from the Fox Theatre Institute. Pictured from left to right is Donna McDowell (Secretary of the Hart County Community Theatre), Kay Cleveland (Board of Directors for the Hart County Community Theatre), Leigh Burns (Director of the Fox Theatre Institute), Lani Sessoms (President of the Hart County Community Theatre), and Lori Forester (Marketing Director of the Hart County Community Theatre).

The Hart County Community Theatre held a celebration for the $20,000 emergency grant on Wednesday, May 3 from the Fox Theatre Institute. Pictured from left to right is Donna McDowell (Secretary of the Hart County Community Theatre), Kay Cleveland (Board of Directors for the Hart County Community Theatre), Leigh Burns (Director of the Fox Theatre Institute), Lani Sessoms (President of the Hart County Community Theatre), and Lori Forester (Marketing Director of the Hart County Community Theatre).

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Fox partnership helps fund theatre

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
On Wednesday, May 3, the Hart County Community Theatre received a $20,000 check from the Fox Theatre Institute that will be used to upgrade the facilities. The community gathered in the Hart County Community Theatre to attend the celebration of the continued partnership between HCCT and the Fox.
The top honor graduates for the Hart County High School Class of 2023 were recognized and honored during the Hart County Board of Education meeting. Pictured are (L-R) Superintendent Jennifer Carter, Co-Valedictorian Huong Pham, Co-Valedictorian Riley Posey, Salutatorian Thomas Floyd, Third Honor Graduate Tate Phillips, and Board of Education Chair Kim Pierce.

The top honor graduates for the Hart County High School Class of 2023 were recognized and honored during the Hart County Board of Education meeting. Pictured are (L-R) Superintendent Jennifer Carter, Co-Valedictorian Huong Pham, Co-Valedictorian Riley Posey, Salutatorian Thomas Floyd, Third Honor Graduate Tate Phillips, and Board of Education Chair Kim Pierce.

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Board of Education budget to see increase in revenues, expenditures

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Hart County Charter System (HCCS) is expecting to see increases in both expenditures and state revenues in the tentative 2024 fiscal year (FY24) budget.
Edward Libershal speaks to Hart County Commissioners about a 56-unit Parkdale Village Proposal at Tuesday’s commission meeting. Commissioners did not take action on a proposed letter of support for the development.

Edward Libershal speaks to Hart County Commissioners about a 56-unit Parkdale Village Proposal at Tuesday’s commission meeting. Commissioners did not take action on a proposed letter of support for the development.

Commissioners take no action on Parkdale Village proposal

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Hart County Commissioners took no action on a resolution of support for a 56-unit Parkdale Village Proposal at Tuesday’s commission meeting. Commissioner Jeff Brown was not present at the meeting due to being out of the country.
Bell Family YMCA sports director Kurve Augustine (pictured left with the hat) with kids during the second annual Healthy Kids Day on April 22.

Bell Family YMCA sports director Kurve Augustine (pictured left with the hat) with kids during the second annual Healthy Kids Day on April 22.

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Healthy Kids Day shines light on healthy habits

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The second annual Healthy Kids Day was hosted at the Bell Family YMCA on April 29 and was nothing but successful. Over 150 kids participated in the kids’ triathlon, and YMCA sports director Kurve Augustine said the event was a success. “It was definitely a success,” Augustine said.
Pictured from left to right Madalyn Dault, Maci Dudley, Cheyenne Rucker who are the XCEL Diamond state champions.

Pictured from left to right Madalyn Dault, Maci Dudley, Cheyenne Rucker who are the XCEL Diamond state champions.

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Twisters shine at state

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The Hartwell Twisters dance team captured multiple first place finishes at the AAU State Championship in Carrollton, Ga., on April 22. “Overall, our girls did great,” said Twisters coach Shellye Ayers. “Most age groups had 16 people in them.
Former Lady Dog Torrion Starks commits to Georgia Southern to continue her academic and athletic career.

Former Lady Dog Torrion Starks commits to Georgia Southern to continue her academic and athletic career.

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Starks commits to play for Georgia Southern

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Former Lady Dogs basketball star, Torrion Starks commits to Georgia Southern in her return to basketball. In 2019, Starks signed her national letter of intent with Western Kentucky University, after a successful career at Hart County. Starks looked to be the next big time star.
Pictured are athletes and volunteers at the 2023 Hart County Special Olympics on April 21. Pictured at the top is Addison Krause, Lyra Osborne, Hudson Milner, Noelle Reese, J’Shawn Jones, Ella Lake Carter, and Azaria Hickman helping in the shot put event.

Pictured are athletes and volunteers at the 2023 Hart County Special Olympics on April 21. Pictured at the top is Addison Krause, Lyra Osborne, Hudson Milner, Noelle Reese, J’Shawn Jones, Ella Lake Carter, and Azaria Hickman helping in the shot put event.

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Special impacts were made at the Special Olympics

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The Hart County Special Olympics athletes and volunteers celebrated a successful two days of fun and games with their elementary, middle, and high school athletes. The Hart County Special Olympics had back-to-back events.
Enoch Autry, publisher for The Clayton Tribune in Rabun County, presents the $100 prize to Rabun County resident Melissa Elzey for winning the Spring 2023 Lake Living cover contest with her capture of the Lake Burton Ski Patriots’ performance on July 4, 2021.

Enoch Autry, publisher for The Clayton Tribune in Rabun County, presents the $100 prize to Rabun County resident Melissa Elzey for winning the Spring 2023 Lake Living cover contest with her capture of the Lake Burton Ski Patriots’ performance on July 4, 2021.

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Lake Burton Ski Patriots rides onto the Spring 2023 Lake Living cover

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The Lake Burton Ski Patriots rode their skis all the way to the cover of the Spring 2023 Lake Living magazine.
Photo by Chander R

Photo by Chander R

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Lake Hartwell Dam Run to be held Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The 45th annual Lake Hartwell Dam Run will be held on May 6, at Big Oaks Recreation Center in Hartwell. One of the oldest races in Georgia, the Lake Hartwell Dam Run 5K and 10K offers a spectacular run across two states and the Lake Hartwell Dam.
The 2022 STEAM Showcase packed the Hart County High School Gymnasium last year, and school officials are hoping to see the same turnout this year. The Buddenbaum STEAM Showcase is this Thursday, May 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the HCHS Gym.

The 2022 STEAM Showcase packed the Hart County High School Gymnasium last year, and school officials are hoping to see the same turnout this year. The Buddenbaum STEAM Showcase is this Thursday, May 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the HCHS Gym.

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Annual Buddenbaum STEAM Showcase set for today

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The annual STEAM Showcase, now known as the Buddenbaum STEAM Showcase, is set for 6 p.m. this Thursday, May 4 at the Hart County High School Gymnasium.