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Can we do without the EPA?

News Staff
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
With the recent election results being what they are, some fear for the future of the EPA and other similar Federal agencies. Should they? Over the years, air quality and water quality in America has improved greatly.
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The Word is Unassuming

News Staff
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
According to my handy dandy internet dictionary the word unassuming means, “exhibiting no pretentions, boastfulness or ostentation; modest”. The reason that I looked that particular word up was that I thought it might apply to Janet, my wife of almost fifty-five years.
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Hartwell: A model for fiscal responsibility

News Staff
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Buried deep on the agenda for last week’s meeting of the Hartwell City Council was a presentation made by certified public accountant Christian Hatch of Williamson and Company based out of Clarksville.
Hart County Board of Education

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Hart County CCRPI scores exceed state average

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Last week, the Georgia Department of Education released the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) scores for every school district in the state. The Hart County Charter System announced that every school in the district exceeded the state average in at least two categories.
Maurice Jones, Store Manager of Hartwell Walmart presents check to Claudia Kay, Love Him Love Them Volunteer, in support of the Thanksgiving Day Event. Over 5,000 meals were prepared and delivered.

Maurice Jones, Store Manager of Hartwell Walmart presents check to Claudia Kay, Love Him Love Them Volunteer, in support of the Thanksgiving Day Event. Over 5,000 meals were prepared and delivered.

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Love Him Love Them delivers Thanksgiving meal

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Love Him Love Them, the regional non-profit social services ministry held its annual Thanksgiving Meal for homeless and homebound on Nov. 28.
Santa and Mrs. Claus headlined Hartwell annual Christmas Parade which took place Dec. 8 through the city’s downtown streets.

Santa and Mrs. Claus headlined Hartwell annual Christmas Parade which took place Dec. 8 through the city’s downtown streets.

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Parade brings Christmas spirit to Hartwell

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
For the first time in two years, Hartwell’s favorite holiday tradition was back and better than ever on Dec. 8 as the Hartwell Christmas parade rolled through downtown Hartwell. The parade, which was presented by the Hart County Chamber of Commerce, commenced at Hart County High School at 4 p.m.
Harper Carruth (center), fifth grader at Hartwell Elementary School, daughter of Dustin and Ashley Carruth, was the selected artist for this year’s Christmas card from the Hart County Charter System. Carruth is flanked by Board Chair Kim Pierce (left) and Superintendent Jennifer Carter (right).

Harper Carruth (center), fifth grader at Hartwell Elementary School, daughter of Dustin and Ashley Carruth, was the selected artist for this year’s Christmas card from the Hart County Charter System. Carruth is flanked by Board Chair Kim Pierce (left) and Superintendent Jennifer Carter (right).

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Board of Ed. to ‘opt-out’ of floating homestead exemption

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
On Monday, the Hart County Board of Education voted to begin the procedures of opting out of the floating homestead exemption approved by Georgia’s voters back in November. Amendment 1 (HB 581), which passed by nearly 63 percent of voters in the general election, is slated to become law on Jan.
Pictured above (from left to right): Commissioners Joey Dorsey, Jeff Brown and Marshall Sayer present retiring county clerk Lawana Kahn with a plaque commemorating her four decades of service.

Pictured above (from left to right): Commissioners Joey Dorsey, Jeff Brown and Marshall Sayer present retiring county clerk Lawana Kahn with a plaque commemorating her four decades of service.

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Commissioners honor retiring employees

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The Hart County Board of Commissioners kicked off their regularly scheduled meeting Dec. 10 by recognizing the work of four county employees who are scheduled to retire at the end of this month.