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Ninth-district candidates spar in debate

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Monday, May 4, 2020
By Beau Evans Capitol Beat News Service Republican candidates sought to distinguish themselves in the crowded race for the 9th Congressional District in Georgia during a debate Sunday ahead of the June 9 primary election.
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Testing site coming to Franklin County

News Staff
Friday, May 1, 2020
Drive through testing by appointment for COVID-19 is now available in Franklin County for Hart and Franklin County residents, District 2 Public Health officials announced Thursday.
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Townhomes on tap for Hartwell

Michael Hall
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Construction of new town homes may soon be in the works if the Hartwell City Council approves the rezoning of nearly five acres on Ridge Road.
Sunshot by Kerri Pruitt — Bonnie Granville poses for a photo with signs made for her birthday parade by friends, former colleagues and students.

Sunshot by Kerri Pruitt — Bonnie Granville poses for a photo with signs made for her birthday parade by friends, former colleagues and students.

Birthday parade honors former teacher

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
A former Hart County Teacher of the Year got a special birthday surprise on April 22 when a group of former colleagues, students, friends and family put on a birthday parade for her.
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E-learning presents challenges

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
High school science teacher Christie Simpson says distance learning may be the hardest obstacle she’s faced in her 13 years of teaching. “It is so hard because I am a teacher that builds my classroom off of relationships,” Simpson, this year’s system teacher of the year, said.
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Local legislation likely on hold

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
The focus of the General Assembly when it reconvenes will be balancing what could be the biggest budget cut the state’s ever seen, leaving the future of potential local legislation in limbo, local representatives say. State Rep.
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News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: April 21 • Candace Sue Hambrick, 44, 680 Risner Road, was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated assault. April 22 • Perry Deiontrey Rucker, 34, 890 Melony Lane, was arrested and charged with probation violation.