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Superintendant Jennifer Carter pointing to a Fiscal Year 2026 tentative budget spreadsheet at Tuesday's budget work session. The Board of Education anticipates a projected $3.2 million total increase from the previous year’s budget. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

Superintendant Jennifer Carter pointing to a Fiscal Year 2026 tentative budget spreadsheet at Tuesday's budget work session. The Board of Education anticipates a projected $3.2 million total increase from the previous year’s budget. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

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BOE gets first look at FY26 budget

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
By Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter and Rose Scoggins Editor/Publisher   The Hart County Charter School System is expecting to see increases in both expenditures and state revenues in the tentative 2026 fiscal year (FY) budget. Superintendent Jennifer Carter presented a projected $3.
Students from Hart, Franklin, White, and Union counties competed in real-world machining challenges. The top three participants received prizes, and all participants were offered paid internship or work-based learning opportunities at Haering Precision. (Photo submitted by Emma Durfee)

Students from Hart, Franklin, White, and Union counties competed in real-world machining challenges. The top three participants received prizes, and all participants were offered paid internship or work-based learning opportunities at Haering Precision. (Photo submitted by Emma Durfee)

2025 Haering Precision Skills Invitational showcases local talent

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Submitted by Emma Durfee Haering Precision   Haering Precision USA LP, in partnership with North Georgia Technical College (NGTC), proudly hosted the second annual Haering Precision Skills Invitational in March 2025 at NGTC’s Clarkesville campus.
Pine Tree Garden Club members (L-R) Sandra Brown, Donna Grant and Peggy Tucker work on the pollinator garden outside of the Hart County Historical Museum April 21. (Photo/Rose Scoggins)

Pine Tree Garden Club members (L-R) Sandra Brown, Donna Grant and Peggy Tucker work on the pollinator garden outside of the Hart County Historical Museum April 21. (Photo/Rose Scoggins)

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Gardening tips for beginners

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Aspiring gardeners don’t need vast plots or deep pockets to cultivate a thriving garden. Peggy Tucker, Pine Tree Garden Club parliamentarian and advisor, said starting small and selecting easy-to-grow crops can lead to a rewarding harvest for even the most novice.
Doug Mackney’s Quality Work Service offers home renovation services like deck work and dock work. Mackney said a new trend in dock work includes using composite boards that require less maintenance and last longer than wooden docks. (Photo submitted by Doug Mackney)

Doug Mackney’s Quality Work Service offers home renovation services like deck work and dock work. Mackney said a new trend in dock work includes using composite boards that require less maintenance and last longer than wooden docks. (Photo submitted by Doug Mackney)

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Q&A: Planning, knowing your budget are key to renovations

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Spring has officially been in full bloom for over a month. While many have already, or are working on, planting their garden for the year, many have also begun the “spring cleaning” process in their homes. With cleaning often comes the desire to do renovation projects.
Adam Hazell, Georgia Mountains Regional Commission planning director, discusses the basics of a comprehensive plan during the public hearing Tuesday. A second public input session will be held May 20 at 6 p.m. at city hall. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

Adam Hazell, Georgia Mountains Regional Commission planning director, discusses the basics of a comprehensive plan during the public hearing Tuesday. A second public input session will be held May 20 at 6 p.m. at city hall. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

City holds public hearing for comprehensive plan

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Hartwell launched its first comprehensive plan public input session on April 22 following the survey opening March 5.
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4-H Office to hold Rabies Clinic April 30, May 7

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Submitted by Brandi Shiflet Hart County 4-H   The Hart County 4-H Office will host its bi-annual Rabies Clinic Wednesday, April 30 and Wednesday, May 7 at the Hart County Agriscience Center on Bowman Highway from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. each day. Vaccinations will be administered by Dr.
Photo submitted by Tammy Fye

Photo submitted by Tammy Fye

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Hart Life’s Spring Bazaar, car show Saturday at Cornerstone

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
By Tammy Frye - Hart Life Pregnancy Care Center and Rose Scoggins - Editor/Publisher   Hart Life Pregnancy Care Center, which serves expectant mothers in Hart, Franklin and Elbert counties, and other surrounding counties, will hold its second annual Springfest Bazaar and Car Show Saturday, April...
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BOE to hold open house for new facilities

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
By Rose Scoggins - Editor/Publisher and Grayson Williams - Hart County Charter System   The Hart County Charter System is scheduled to hold an open house for its new transportation and maintenance facilities Sunday, April 27 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at its new location at 3226 Bowman Highway.