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Hart County Community Theatre’s performances of “Into the Woods” will take the stage beginning Friday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. Performances will run the weekends of Sept. 19 through Sept. 21, Sept. 26 through Sept. 28 and Oct. 3 through Oct. 5. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at hhcct.org. (Photo submitted by Lani Sessoms)

Hart County Community Theatre’s performances of “Into the Woods” will take the stage beginning Friday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. Performances will run the weekends of Sept. 19 through Sept. 21, Sept. 26 through Sept. 28 and Oct. 3 through Oct. 5. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at hhcct.org. (Photo submitted by Lani Sessoms)

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Journey ‘Into the Woods’ at HCCT

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Theatre-goers will have an opportunity to take a journey “Into the Woods” at the Hart County Community Theatre  (HCCT) as performances of the show debut this weekend.
Fire Chief Alan Daniel poses in front of the Hartwell Fire Department, located at 456 E. Howell St., on Tuesday. Daniel is recognized this week as a hero of Hart County for his 41 years of service to the community. (Photo by Adriana Cascio)

Fire Chief Alan Daniel poses in front of the Hartwell Fire Department, located at 456 E. Howell St., on Tuesday. Daniel is recognized this week as a hero of Hart County for his 41 years of service to the community. (Photo by Adriana Cascio)

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Following fiery footsteps

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Following two generations of firemen, Danny Alan Daniel’s destiny was to serve the community by saving lives and fighting fires. Now, he serves as the city’s fire chief, managing a team of 41 volunteer and full-time firefighters.
Sheriff’s Deputy Shane Turner stands with his family, his inspiration for becoming a law enforcement officer, during his graduation from the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in December. Pictured are (L-R) Courtney Turner Higgins, Morgan Turner, Shane Turner, Hannah Turner Jones and Jenny Turner. (Photo courtesy of Shane Turner)

Sheriff’s Deputy Shane Turner stands with his family, his inspiration for becoming a law enforcement officer, during his graduation from the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in December. Pictured are (L-R) Courtney Turner Higgins, Morgan Turner, Shane Turner, Hannah Turner Jones and Jenny Turner. (Photo courtesy of Shane Turner)

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A father’s journey from caretaker to community protector

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Fleeting moments of curiosity throughout his lifetime have become Sheriff’s Deputy Shane Turner’s dream job.   Turner, 52, a Hart County native, spent his life working as a roofer and dump truck driver.
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Throwback Thursday - September 11

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
25 years ago (2000)  Sept. 13, 2000 –  At least one school board member is furious about the halftime show at Friday’s football game.  “The visiting band was a disgrace,” board member David Milford said.  He said the Hart County School System should send a letter to the principal of T.W.