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Sunshot from file World War II Army veteran Harold “Andy” Anderson salutes during the presentation of the Wreaths Across America in December 2018 at the Hart County Courthouse.

Sunshot from file World War II Army veteran Harold “Andy” Anderson salutes during the presentation of the Wreaths Across America in December 2018 at the Hart County Courthouse.

Wreaths Across America returning to Hartwell

News Staff
Friday, October 25, 2019
As Christmas time approaches The American Legion Post 109 will again sponsor Wreaths Across America in Hart County.  The Legion wants to put as many Christmas wreaths on our Veterans graves as possible. This can only be made possible by the help of the people of Hart County, Legion officials said.
The Beacon Bed and Breakfast co-owner Ellen East, above, pets Nova in a pasture recently. Nova is one of three donkeys on the property.

The Beacon Bed and Breakfast co-owner Ellen East, above, pets Nova in a pasture recently. Nova is one of three donkeys on the property.

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The Beacon B&B is a farm for its guests

News Staff
Friday, October 25, 2019
Donkey tending wasn’t ever a part of Catherine Graham’s future as she saw it, but a business venture with friends and the purchase of 53 acres off of Old Beacon Light Road changed that.  It was a change for the better if you ask Graham today.
Denise Childs, left, and Nicole Wheless, right, present special education teacher Ashley Mccurley with a certificate for the Joey Childs Classroom Grant. Photo submitted

Denise Childs, left, and Nicole Wheless, right, present special education teacher Ashley Mccurley with a certificate for the Joey Childs Classroom Grant. Photo submitted

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Grant given in memory of teacher

News Staff
Friday, October 25, 2019
Who knew snow cones could be more than a cool treat? The colorful shaved ice can also make a difference in the lives of both students and teachers. As much was displayed Friday when students lined up in Hart County Middle School’s cafeteria for $1 snow cones.
Trey Chafin, right, won 8th Grade Beef Cattle Showmanship both weekends of the fair.

Trey Chafin, right, won 8th Grade Beef Cattle Showmanship both weekends of the fair.

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FFA students compete at Georgia National Fair

News Staff
Friday, October 25, 2019
The Hart County High School and Hart County Middle School Future Farmers of America Livestock Show Team recently returned from its biggest event of the fall show season: The Georgia National Fair. During the past two weeks, the Hart County Livestock exhibitors traveled to Perry, Ga.
Photos submitted Volunteers at the 2018 Thanksgiving Dinner put on by Love Him Love Them Ministry serve food.

Photos submitted Volunteers at the 2018 Thanksgiving Dinner put on by Love Him Love Them Ministry serve food.

Annual Thanksgiving dinner seeks volunteers

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
The Love Him Love  Them Ministry in Lavonia needs volunteers to help with its 5th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. This year, the ministry will deliver food to more than 2,000 individuals who are homeless or homebound in Franklin, Stephens and Hart counties.
Sunshot by Michael Hall — Jenny Martin high-fives a second-grade student after he successfully identified a word in a reading exercise recently at Hartwell Elementary School.

Sunshot by Michael Hall — Jenny Martin high-fives a second-grade student after he successfully identified a word in a reading exercise recently at Hartwell Elementary School.

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Special-ed teacher always learning

Michael Hall
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Jenny Martin isn’t one to grab the spotlight. She would rather work in her classroom at Hartwell Elementary School with her students and shower them with love and encouragement to learn.