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Hart Co. Commissioner Ricky Carter after his March 19 arrest.

Hart Co. Commissioner Ricky Carter after his March 19 arrest.

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Kemp forms commission to review Hart Co. commissioner

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
On Thursday, June 30, Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order announcing the forming of a commission appointed to review the actions of Hart County Commissioner Ricky Carter.
Running back Nori Moore makes a cut away from a Morgan County defender

Running back Nori Moore makes a cut away from a Morgan County defender

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Football competes at camp in Habersham

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The Hart County High School football players put on their pads for a two-day camp in Habersham County on June 22 and 23. The team competed against  Morgan County, Habersham Central and Madison County at the camp.
Kami Martinez hits a volley to score a goal.

Kami Martinez hits a volley to score a goal.

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Soccer players gather to practice through the summer

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The Hart County soccer program is holding 7-on-7 scrimmages throughout the summer to keep middle and high school athletes engaged in the sport. “It’s just an opportunity for us to keep working on building our Hart County soccer community and culture,” head boys soccer coach Benjamin Hudson said.
Corbyn White (left) and Korbin Cawthon, the youngest camper, work on their dribbling skills in a game of red light, green light.

Corbyn White (left) and Korbin Cawthon, the youngest camper, work on their dribbling skills in a game of red light, green light.

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YMCA, high school keeping campers active

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Kids worked on their skills at the new volleyball camp at Hart County High School and at basketball camp at the YMCA this past week. There will be no camps next week, but the YMCA will host a Positions Soccer Camp on July 5-8.
Yoga instructor Briana Kay (right) leads Jake Mitchell (left) and Justin Temples (center) in a yoga session at the Hart County Botanical Garden pavillion.

Yoga instructor Briana Kay (right) leads Jake Mitchell (left) and Justin Temples (center) in a yoga session at the Hart County Botanical Garden pavillion.

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Special Olympics launches summer program

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Every Thursday at the Hart County Botanical Garden at 6 p.m., Hart County Special Olympics (HCSO) will host walking and yoga for adult athletes who are looking to get out and compete, but more importantly, spend time with others in a post-pandemic world.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
1965: A plantation Pipeline helicopter was forced down in a field in the Bio Community. The “copter” had hit a power line. The pilot was patrolling the line area and apparently had gotten too low. The pilot was not injured and only minor damage was done to the “copter’s” landing gear.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   June 21 •Terry Lee Brewer, 30, of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with DUI. •A woman was arrested and charged with theft by taking.
Photo credit: Quino Al

Photo credit: Quino Al

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Mental health hotline a positive step

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Last week, we covered an important new service soon available for Georgians and Hart County residents, a mental health crisis hotline. The 9-8-8 direct line will operate just like 9-1-1 and send the caller directly to a trained National Suicide Prevention Lifeline counselor.
Evie McCurley, with her dad Josh McCurley, at the Scouts’ graduation ceremony.

Evie McCurley, with her dad Josh McCurley, at the Scouts’ graduation ceremony.

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Girl becomes county’s first female Boy Scout

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
On June 4, Hartwell’s Scouts BSA (formerly known as Boy Scouts of America) troop 5344 welcomed Evie McCurley to its ranks – the first girl in Hart County to do so. Evie, 10, successfully made it into the troop in early June, and is now a fully integrated scout with the other boys in the troop.