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Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jan. 19 •Margie Ann Brown, 47, of Bowersville, was arrested and charged with battery, probation violation and felony theft by shoplifting. Jan. 20 •Katherine Suzanne Moore, 20, of Stanton, Va.
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Photo credit: Enayet Raheem

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Commissioners lament 2020 Hart census data

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The Hart County Board of Commissioners was not happy with the results of the 2020 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, Hart County has seen a population increase of 615 people from 2010 to 2020. Commissioner Joey Dorsey said he thinks that number is too low.
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Photo credit: Carles Rabada

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Sheriff: jail progress slow but proceeding

News Staff
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Progress on the new Hart County jail is slow and steady according to sheriff Mike Cleveland. Cleveland said he had a meeting recently with the architect and construction manager for the project and plans are proceeding for the jail.
Ella Goodman, left and Angela Cann, right, smile after winning the Tax Year 2020 Excellence in powering client prosperity award.

Ella Goodman, left and Angela Cann, right, smile after winning the Tax Year 2020 Excellence in powering client prosperity award.

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ECG Financials wins customer service award

News Staff
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Local tax and financial advisory service ECG Financials recently celebrated an “Excellence in powering client prosperity award” for its customer service. The award  from Intuitt Accountants ranked the organization as a top 600 firm.
Teasley hard at work doing what he loves as the county surveyor.

Teasley hard at work doing what he loves as the county surveyor.

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Dean Teasley is loving life

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Everyone is passionate about something in life, and for 82-year old county surveyor, Dean Teasley, his passion is surveying land, and he’s been doing it since he was 18-years old.
One of four light boxes downtown that will soon be decorated by Hart County High School art students.

One of four light boxes downtown that will soon be decorated by Hart County High School art students.

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Students to paint downtown light boxes

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
The four metal traffic-light boxes on the Hartwell courthouse square will soon be a beautiful attraction downtown. Hart County High School art teacher Amanda Ayers is leading her classes in an art project to bring some more color to the downtown square.