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Photo submitted — The Hart County junior varsity cheerleading squad poses for a photo showing off their blue socks with Courtney Turner, center, to raise awareness for Dysautonomia.

Photo submitted — The Hart County junior varsity cheerleading squad poses for a photo showing off their blue socks with Courtney Turner, center, to raise awareness for Dysautonomia.

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JV cheerleaders raise Dysautonomia awareness

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Imagine being told you have a life-threatening condition with no cure. Now, imagine being told that in high school. That nightmare became a reality for Courtney Turner in July 2015.
Map submitted by GDOT — This map shows the proposed possible routes of a high-speed rail system from Atlanta to Charlotte, N.C., one of which could run near or through Hart County

Map submitted by GDOT — This map shows the proposed possible routes of a high-speed rail system from Atlanta to Charlotte, N.C., one of which could run near or through Hart County

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Proposed high speed rail could run through Hart County

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
A high-speed passenger train from Atlanta to Charlotte, N.C., is in the works and two proposed routes appear to run through or near Hart County and Hartwell. The project is in it’s early stages and it is still unclear how it will be funded.
Hart County students and representatives from the State Botanical Gardens plant native plants recently.

Hart County students and representatives from the State Botanical Gardens plant native plants recently.

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Botanical garden project boosts pollinators

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Students at Hart County High School were offered a unique opportunity Wednesday, Oct. 23, when they took part in planting a new pollinator garden outside the Hart College and Career Academy greenhouse.
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Satellite TV markets still up in air

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
The Hart County Board of Commissioners will decide  at its next regular meeting whether to sign a joint letter urging the Federal Communications Commission to make a decision regarding an appeal filed by North Carolina and South Carolina television stations last November to prevent market...
At the top, from left, Lydia Bennett of Hartwell Elementary, J.T. Stewart of South Hart Elementary and Haley Smith of North Hart Elementary. At the bottom is Kevin Gaines, left, Hart County High School and Jacqueline Brock, right, Hart County Middle School.

At the top, from left, Lydia Bennett of Hartwell Elementary, J.T. Stewart of South Hart Elementary and Haley Smith of North Hart Elementary. At the bottom is Kevin Gaines, left, Hart County High School and Jacqueline Brock, right, Hart County Middle School.

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National Principals Month recognized

Michael Hall
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Hart County Charter System Superintendent Jay Floyd knows from experience how difficult the job of a principal can be.  Principals determine the culture of the schools they lead and the vision for the future of those schools, he said.
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Hart schools improve accountability score

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Hart County Charter System’s overall College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) score continues to increase from previous years, but it slipped just below the state average, according to a report released last week by the state Department of Education.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — This picture of the Rev. Harry Hannah and Harvey the rabbit inexplicably falls off the wall in Hart County Community Theater on Depot Street due to what people think is a haunting.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — This picture of the Rev. Harry Hannah and Harvey the rabbit inexplicably falls off the wall in Hart County Community Theater on Depot Street due to what people think is a haunting.

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'Harvey' haunts Hartwell theater

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Spooky encounters aren’t uncommon in old theaters. Just stick around late enough at the Hart County Community Theatre and you may be confronted with some paranormal activity.
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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents and citations: Two no insurance citations; one laying drags; two window tint violation; two following too closely; two speeding; one expired tag; one no mufflers on exhaust; one adult seat belt law; one failure to yield after stopping...
Photo submitted — Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation won in the People’s Choice contest for 2019 in the Scarecrow Bash.

Photo submitted — Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation won in the People’s Choice contest for 2019 in the Scarecrow Bash.

Monster Mash canceled, Scarecrow Bash winners named

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
The Mayor’s Monster Mash has been canceled due to bad weather predicted for Thursday evening on Halloween, meaning the city will not be able to show off the newly renovated Depot Street this week.
Sunshot by Bill Powell

Sunshot by Bill Powell

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Corps to delay fee increases

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced they will pause and reassess a fee  increase for dock and land-based facility permits in the South Atlantic Division.  The fees would increase new permit, reissue permit, and permit modifications fees all to $835 in January.