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He’s So Weird

Dan Moorehead
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
My handy-dandy dictionary defines the word “weird” as meaning strikingly odd or unusual, especially in an unsettling way, strange. Further, my even more handy-dandy thesaurus suggests the following words as being synonyms to the word: curious, eccentric, eerie, kooky, peculiar and inscrutable.
Photo by Yuan Yang

Photo by Yuan Yang

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Georgia Power got the ‘gold mine’ … we got the ‘shaft’

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The headline read: “Southern Co. reports huge rise in profits.” The subhead reported: “$1.1 billion jump noted despite big financial hit from Vogtle delays.” I am not against seeing Georgia Power or its parent, the Southern Company, make ample money. Profits are essential for staying in business.
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Legislative newsletter – week 7

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
On Feb. 21, the Georgia General Assembly returned to the State Capitol for Legislative Day 21.   We only have 20 legislative days left to complete our business, and the “Crossover Day” deadline, March 6, is rapidly approaching.
Gail Leopard checks on her blooming tulip tree at her home in the Airline community in Bowersville.

Gail Leopard checks on her blooming tulip tree at her home in the Airline community in Bowersville.

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The Leopards are Loving Life

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Bright yellow daffodils, or “buttercups,” shine in the front yard of Roger and Gail Leopard’s home in the Airline community of Bowersville during an unusually warm February afternoon.
Shamrika Johnson crossing out her first tier at the Hart County Habitat for Humanity Restore headquarters at 900 Benson Street.

Shamrika Johnson crossing out her first tier at the Hart County Habitat for Humanity Restore headquarters at 900 Benson Street.

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Amazing Housing Race hits goal

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Amazing Hartwell Housing Race met its first tier goal. Team Brittany Harland secured a large material donation, moving Harland’s dream house one step closer toward reality.
Hart County residents have expressed concerns surrounding markers not being placed on graves at Nancy Hart Memorial Park on Royston Highway.

Hart County residents have expressed concerns surrounding markers not being placed on graves at Nancy Hart Memorial Park on Royston Highway.

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Grave concerns

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
For many in Hart County, their loved ones are laid to rest at The Nancy Hart Memorial Gardens, a cemetery just on the outskirts of Hartwell.
The above map features the county’s newly redrawn district lines, approved Feb. 14 by the Hart County Board of Commissioners. The map can also be found in color and online at hartcountyga.gov.

The above map features the county’s newly redrawn district lines, approved Feb. 14 by the Hart County Board of Commissioners. The map can also be found in color and online at hartcountyga.gov.

Commission approves redistricting lines

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Hart County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 14 to approve a new map that will modify the boundaries of the county’s five districts. Chairman Marshall Sayer and commissioner Joey Dorsey also rebuked claims of racism being involved in the map’s redrawing.
A Hart County Charter System school bus was involved in a motor vehicle collision Feb. 10 near the intersection of North Richardson Street and East Johnson Street.

A Hart County Charter System school bus was involved in a motor vehicle collision Feb. 10 near the intersection of North Richardson Street and East Johnson Street.

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Bus driver cited following Friday morning collision

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
A Hart County Charter System school bus driver was cited by the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) following a collision near the intersection of North Richardson Street and East Johnson Street Feb. 10.
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Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Feb.
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Legislative newsletter – week 6

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Happy Valentine’s Day! The Georgia House of Representatives kicked off the fifth week of the 2023 legislative session on Monday, February 6. With more than a month of session behind us, the pace certainly picked up.