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Shunshot by Grayson Williams — Hart County Commissioner R.C. Oglesby enters a bond hearing on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Hart County jail in shackles.

Shunshot by Grayson Williams — Hart County Commissioner R.C. Oglesby enters a bond hearing on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Hart County jail in shackles.

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R.C. Oglesby and family members implicated in organized crime scheme

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
By Michael Hall and Grayson Williams Hart County Commissioner R.C. Oglesby is out of jail on $50,000 bond after being arrested along with several family members last Thursday for his alleged role in a racketeering scheme that involved food stamp fraud and drug sales. Steven Oglesby, R.C.
From left to right, top row, R.C. Oglesby, Steven Oglesby, Amy Oglesby, Dasia Oglesby. Bottom row, Nelson Blackwell, Thomas Strange, Tyqushia Oglesby, Debra Craig, Monique Oglesby.

From left to right, top row, R.C. Oglesby, Steven Oglesby, Amy Oglesby, Dasia Oglesby. Bottom row, Nelson Blackwell, Thomas Strange, Tyqushia Oglesby, Debra Craig, Monique Oglesby.

Six of nine defendants denied bond in Oglesby racketeering case

News Staff
Friday, November 8, 2019
At least six of nine defendants will spend the weekend in jail after being denied bond Friday in an ongoing racketeering case that prompted the arrest of Hart County Commissioner R.C. Oglesby and several members of his family, among others. R.C.
A Hart County deputy's car is parked at the entrance of R&D Car Wash on Anderson Highway as the GBI and other authorities investigate an alleged racketeering scheme they believe involves Hart County commissioner R.C. Oglesby.

A Hart County deputy's car is parked at the entrance of R&D Car Wash on Anderson Highway as the GBI and other authorities investigate an alleged racketeering scheme they believe involves Hart County commissioner R.C. Oglesby.

Hart County commissioner arrested in alleged racketeering scheme

Grayson Williams
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Updated at 6:16 p.m. The Hart County Commission voted Thursday evening in an emergency meeting to terminate the county's contract with Ludi's Soul Food to provide meal services to the Hart County Jail after the arrest of the company's owner on racketeering charges.
Photo from Franklin County Citizen Leader file — From left to right, John Smith, Bill Smith, Troy Smith, J.C. Smith and Lewis Smith pose for a photo while still in the service in the World War II era.

Photo from Franklin County Citizen Leader file — From left to right, John Smith, Bill Smith, Troy Smith, J.C. Smith and Lewis Smith pose for a photo while still in the service in the World War II era.

Service runs in the family for local veteran

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Military service was a family tradition for the Smith family. Calvin Smith, of Hart County, was one of seven brothers who grew up in Northeast Georgia. All of them served their country.  Smith remembers his time in the Army well.
Archie Hyde

Archie Hyde

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Local man notes adoption month

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Most people know where they came from, but many others who were adopted, have no idea who their biological parents are or from where they came. “You know who you are.
Sunshot by Michael Hall — Middle school teacher Earl Fouch helps students during a math exercise at Hart County Middle School on Monday, Nov. 4.

Sunshot by Michael Hall — Middle school teacher Earl Fouch helps students during a math exercise at Hart County Middle School on Monday, Nov. 4.

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Teacher of year focuses on students

Michael Hall
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Earl Fouch is a people person, which makes him well suited for his chosen career. He uses his people skills everyday as a teacher to get to know his students and their parents with the hope of getting the most out of them academically.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Couple wants sailboat statue honoring veterans

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Bo and Tina Howard want to add a sailboat statue in front of the Hailey Building in downtown Hartwell to honor veterans. The corner was where Greyhound buses would pick-up and drop-off soldiers during World War II, according to Tina.
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Collins urges satellite market decision

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Representative Doug Collins sent a letter this week to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai urging an expedited decision in the appeal process regarding market modification petitions submitted by Franklin, Hart, Stephens and Elbert counties that would allow satellite television...