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Photo by Gemma Evans

Photo by Gemma Evans

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‘No’ can be a big motivator

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The old brick building looked like a school and smelled like a school. At least it did in my 13-year-old mind. I can still smell the oil-soaked floors and hear the squeaking boards, from when principal James E. Bacon—in his big black wingtips—tromped up and down the hall of Jesup Junior High.
Photo by Daniel Lerman

Photo by Daniel Lerman

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If you think you have it bad, dear, just look around

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Once upon a time, the Hasidic story goes, a poor man went to a wise rabbi with a complaint. “I’m going crazy,” the man said. “I’m living in a small house with my wife, six children and my mother-in-law, and there’s no room to move. I’m going to have a nervous breakdown.
Hart County Farm Bureau Office Manager Tina Simmons, right, and Hart EMC, Angie Brown, left, recently presented a copy of the children’s ag book “I Love Strawberries” to Pam Cole who accepts the book for the Hart County Public Library. The donation was made on behalf of the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and Georgia EMC.

Hart County Farm Bureau Office Manager Tina Simmons, right, and Hart EMC, Angie Brown, left, recently presented a copy of the children’s ag book “I Love Strawberries” to Pam Cole who accepts the book for the Hart County Public Library. The donation was made on behalf of the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and Georgia EMC.

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Hart EMC, Farm Bureau donate book to library

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) are jointly promoting agricultural literacy by donating copies of the children’s book “I Love Strawberries” to nearly 400 libraries in the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS).
For 2023 the Vietnam Memorial on the grounds of the Hart County Courthouse in Hartwell is included as one of Georgia’s seven memorials.

For 2023 the Vietnam Memorial on the grounds of the Hart County Courthouse in Hartwell is included as one of Georgia’s seven memorials.

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Vietnam Memorial in 2023 Tour of Honor

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The year 2023 will be the 13th year for Tour of Honor [Tour], a self-directed motorcycle ride that honors American heroes such as military veterans, first responders and American workers, and takes place from Spring until Fall.
Community member Sharon Swint asks for a clarification during the Hart County Community Theatre’s Board of Directors meeting regarding rental policy of the theatre and the potential renting of the theatre to Hartwell Pride.

Community member Sharon Swint asks for a clarification during the Hart County Community Theatre’s Board of Directors meeting regarding rental policy of the theatre and the potential renting of the theatre to Hartwell Pride.

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Drama unfolds at theater meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
All 101 seats of the Hart County Community Theatre were filled on Friday night, with more people standing outside the theatre’s closed doors.
The Hart County FFA will be hosting their annual plant sale on Wednesday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hart County High School (HCHS). The one-day sale will be held in the newly constructed greenhouses across the street from HCHS on Campbell Drive.

The Hart County FFA will be hosting their annual plant sale on Wednesday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hart County High School (HCHS). The one-day sale will be held in the newly constructed greenhouses across the street from HCHS on Campbell Drive.

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Plant sale springs to life April 5

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Spring has sprung and the Hart County Future Farmers of America (FFA) are here to help you get your flower beds and gardens ready for another growing season. The Hart County FFA will be hosting their annual plant sale on  Wednesday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hart County High School (HCHS).
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office seized 2.2 pounds of methamphetamine, seven grams of fentanyl, over one pound of marijuana, just under $7,000 in cash and a handgun during a drug trafficking arrest March 25.

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office seized 2.2 pounds of methamphetamine, seven grams of fentanyl, over one pound of marijuana, just under $7,000 in cash and a handgun during a drug trafficking arrest March 25.

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Sheriff’s office seizes multiple drugs in trafficking arrest

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
A two-month investigation led to a couple of arrests on drug trafficking charges by the Hart County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday.
Charlie Pierce explains to the board that he should be allowed to build a duplex on his property despite the current moratorium on multi-family residential housing.

Charlie Pierce explains to the board that he should be allowed to build a duplex on his property despite the current moratorium on multi-family residential housing.

County denies request to pull back moratorium

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
A request to pull back the moratorium that the Hart County Board of Commissioners currently have in place in order to allow for the building of duplex houses was denied Tuesday night during the board’s March 28 regular meeting.
Senior competition cheerleader, Sofia Trujillo commits to Piedmont after receiving a scholarship to compete on the Lions competition cheer squad.

Senior competition cheerleader, Sofia Trujillo commits to Piedmont after receiving a scholarship to compete on the Lions competition cheer squad.

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Trujillo commits to Piedmont

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Hart County senior competition cheerleader, Sofia Trujillo, commits to Piedmont University to continue her academic and cheer career. Piedmont was first to announce the commitment in a social media post stating. “Starting the week off on a good note with another commitment!” the post read.
Pictured is Amelia McMaga delivering a pitch.

Pictured is Amelia McMaga delivering a pitch.

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Sights and scenes from opening day

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Even with the increase of teams and players from a year ago, the Hart County Little League opening day was nothing but a grand slam, as they opened their season on Saturday. One of the many beloved times of the year in Hart County is when the little league opens its season off in the spring.