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Hart County graduates (L-R) Robert Humphrey (1982) and Lincoln Zemaitis (2020) familiarize themselves with the equipment from Hart County College and Career Academy. (Photo Submitted by Durfee)

Hart County graduates (L-R) Robert Humphrey (1982) and Lincoln Zemaitis (2020) familiarize themselves with the equipment from Hart County College and Career Academy. (Photo Submitted by Durfee)

Haering Precision, school system expand partnership

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Submitted by Emma Durfee Haering Precision USA LP   Haering Precision USA LP, in partnership with Hart County College and Career Academy, is proud to announce the placement of precision machining equipment from Hart County High School directly within Haering’s Lavonia facility.
This scene was captured last Memorial Day weekend on the first Blessing of the Fleet. The next Blessing of the Fleet service will be held Sunday, May 25 at 9:30 a.m. (Photo/Angela Gary)

This scene was captured last Memorial Day weekend on the first Blessing of the Fleet. The next Blessing of the Fleet service will be held Sunday, May 25 at 9:30 a.m. (Photo/Angela Gary)

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Waters Edge Ministry to hold annual ‘Blessing of the Fleet’ service Sunday

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Submitted by Angela Gary Waters Edge Ministry   It’s almost time for the fourth season for Water’s Edge Ministry at Lake Hartwell. The summer season will kick off Memorial Day weekend with services held through Labor Day weekend (no service July 4 weekend). The service will begin at 9:30 a.m.
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Co-work on the Square May 6. (Photo submitted by Hart County Chamber of Commerce)

The Hart County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Co-work on the Square May 6. (Photo submitted by Hart County Chamber of Commerce)

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Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Co-work on the Square

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Submitted by Amber Howell Hart County Chamber of Commerce   The Hart County Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Co-work on the Square, Hartwell’s newest shared workspace, located at 236 W. Franklin St.
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Jackson Ford selected for GSBA Youth Advisory Council

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Submitted by Grayson Williams Hart County Charter System   The Hart County Charter System is proud to announce that Jackson Ford, a rising senior at Hart County High School, has been selected to serve on the 2025 Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) Youth Advisory Council (YAC).
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Local students receive collegiate degrees, honors

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Emmanuel University announces honors   Each semester a select number of students at Emmanuel University are awarded academic recognition for their successful study by their inclusion on the President’s List or Dean’s List.
Voters will choose between a Democrat or Republican ballot when casting a vote in the special primary for public service commissioners in districts 2 and 3. Early voting begins Tuesday, May 27 with Election Day June 17. (Sample ballots provided by the Hart County Board of Elections and Registration Office)

Voters will choose between a Democrat or Republican ballot when casting a vote in the special primary for public service commissioners in districts 2 and 3. Early voting begins Tuesday, May 27 with Election Day June 17. (Sample ballots provided by the Hart County Board of Elections and Registration Office)

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Early voting for Public Service Commissioner election begins Tuesday

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
By Rose Scoggins Editor/Publisher and Dave Williams Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service   Early voting for the special primary to elect a public service commissioner for Districts 2 and 3 begins Tuesday, May 27.
Members of American Legion Post 109 and Sons of the American Legion spent the morning of May 17 putting out crosses on the courthouse lawn to honor Hart County’s service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. The group will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 26 at 11 a.m. in the courtroom inside the Hart County Courthouse. (Photo/Gus Cawley)

Members of American Legion Post 109 and Sons of the American Legion spent the morning of May 17 putting out crosses on the courthouse lawn to honor Hart County’s service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. The group will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 26 at 11 a.m. in the courtroom inside the Hart County Courthouse. (Photo/Gus Cawley)

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Weekend lineup to kick off summer in Hart

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
By Rose Scoggins Editor/Publisher and Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter   While summer won’t officially be in season until June, the upcoming lineup of events over Memorial Day weekend is expected to get the Hart County community in the mood for summer.