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Pictured are the Hart County Education Foundation Board of Directors and academic coaches, from left to right, Jason Ford, Augusta Murphy, Helene Brown, Wyndee McKinnon, Stephanie Walker, Susan Carman, Susan Hotchkiss, Jessica Seawright, Claudette Gillespie, Bobbie Busha, and Grayson Williams.

Pictured are the Hart County Education Foundation Board of Directors and academic coaches, from left to right, Jason Ford, Augusta Murphy, Helene Brown, Wyndee McKinnon, Stephanie Walker, Susan Carman, Susan Hotchkiss, Jessica Seawright, Claudette Gillespie, Bobbie Busha, and Grayson Williams.

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REACH celebrates first grad class

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Hart County Education Foundation celebrated the first class of graduating REACH Hart scholars with a barbecue on Thursday, April 28, at the Agriscience Center.
Photo credit: Ben White

Photo credit: Ben White

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Woe to you when spoken words don’t match body language

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
“How would you like to see the play downtown—that musical?” my wife asked the other day. “That’s fine,” I said. “Whatever you want to do.” Later in the day, she said, “I think I want to stay home tonight. I’ve got some reading to catch up on, and I’m kind of tired.
Photo credit: Craig Bertram

Photo credit: Craig Bertram

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On subdivision regulation

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Dear Property Owners of Hart County: The Hart County Board of Commissioners may be lowering your property values soon.  On the plus side, taxes may go down. On the minus side, your retirement or legacy may decrease. Current growth along the I-85 corridor is predicted to continue.
Poto credit: Tim Mossholder

Poto credit: Tim Mossholder

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Letters to the Editor: On the Hartwell community

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Welcome to Hartwell!  It’s the beginning of summer and our biggest tourist season in town. Do we embrace it or disdain it? I grew up in a tourist town near Cape Cod. We were a blue collar cottage community, hosting families from all over New England each summer.
Photo credit: Janko Ferlič

Photo credit: Janko Ferlič

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There she sits (written 9 years ago)

Dan Moorehead
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
There she sits, unblinking eyes wide open, still as a summer sky, my three-year-old granddaughter (she’s now thirteen) sits and steadfastly watches the parent-approved television program. It was at that moment that I realized that I needed to write something about her.
Photo credit: Juliane Liebermann

Photo credit: Juliane Liebermann

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HYDRA helps families all year

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Last week, Hart Youth Development Resource Association (HYDRA) hosted its annual Spring Fling fundraiser benefiting area kids and parents looking for something for them to do.
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Photo credit: Online Marketing

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A wake-up call to make time for doctor visits

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Last week was one of the most uh.. eye-opening of my life, as a colonoscopy revealed I had three polyps clustered together, blocking the way in my intestines — one of them 22 millimeters (8 is considered significant in size). After coming out of my drug-induced stupor, my first question for Dr.
Hart County Clerk of Court Frankie Gray stands proudly with his award inside his office.

Hart County Clerk of Court Frankie Gray stands proudly with his award inside his office.

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Gray named Clerk of the Year

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Hart County Clerk of Superior Court Frankie Gray was recently honored as the 10th District Superior Court Clerk of the Year by his peers. The honor was voted on by the other 26 clerks in the district. Gray received a plaque to honor the achievement at a special training last week in St.
Hart County Chamber of Commerce members and other business leaders meet at BW Threads for its ribbon cutting April 28.

Hart County Chamber of Commerce members and other business leaders meet at BW Threads for its ribbon cutting April 28.

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City welcomes BW Threads

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
A new clothing store opened its doors in downtown Hartwell. BW Threads held its ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, April 28. The boutique clothing store offers clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and children. The store is located at 150 W. Franklin St.