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U.S. House approves coronavirus relief package for small businesses

News Staff

Friday, April 24, 2020

By Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA - The U.S. House of Representatives gave final passage early Thursday evening to a $484 billion economic stimulus package to help offset the financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus has 2020 Georgia unemployment claims already passing previous yearly totals

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Thursday, April 23, 2020

By Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA - Nearly 250,000 Georgians filed initial unemployment claims last week as the coronavirus pandemic and Gov. Brian Kemp’s shelter-in-place order continued to shut down businesses across the state, the Georgia Department of Labor reported Thursday.

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State board sets guidelines for reopening barbershops, hair salons

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

By Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA - A frequently asked question since Gov. Brian Kemp announced some businesses will be allowed to reopen in Georgia this Friday is how people are supposed to get a haircut while practicing social distancing.

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Home & Garden: Battle against weeds takes planning

Grayson Williams

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Pesky weeds are beginning to take over lawns and gardens everywhere and this year is especially bad, some landscapers say, but there are solutions to rid your yard of the unwanted vegetation.

Photo submitted The living room at Vollrath Homes’ project at 159 Athens Street is bathed in window light.

Home & Garden: Hartwell couple builds homes from the heart

Grayson Williams

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

When husband and wife duo John and Maggie Vollrath ventured into their grassroots home design and construction business, they wanted to simplify the process for clients to build, or renovate, their dream living and gathering space.

Photo submitted In this photo from Facebook, a Hart Care Center resident shows off a letter sent to her by a North Hart Elementary School first-grade student.

North Hart students send letters to Hart Care Center

Grayson Williams

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

First-graders at North Hart Elementary are spreading “a little sunshine” and smiles to residents at Hart Care Center through the form of letter writing.

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Ladies fishing tournament postponed

Grayson Williams

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

The Lady Bass Anglers Association won’t wet a line on Lake Hartwell’s waters officially until July 31 after the group’s second event of the year set for May was postponed.

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Ministry offers need-based assistance

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Hart Interdenominational Ministry recently received a grant from Walmart Giving to help Hart County residents with rent, or mortgage payments or a night in a local motel if they are temporarily homeless.

Police

Cops responding to more domestic violence calls

Grayson Williams

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Local law enforcement officials have seen more severe domestic violence incidents and crimes against children during the statewide shelter-in-place order while shoplifting at the local Walmart remains an ongoing issue, officials say.

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Reopening comes with risks

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

If you look carefully, you can see a break in the darkness of the forest it feels like we’ve been lost in since March. But it is just a sliver shining through and there are still some miles to go before we are fully back in the light of day. Georgia Gov.