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An Attitude of Gratitude

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Once upon a time, a mother and her four-year-old daughter were making their way through an outdoor market in the town where they lived. Spotting the little child staring at a large display of oranges, the generous vendor took one from the table and gave it to her. “What do you say to the nice man?
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How Trump won Georgia after his defeat in 2020

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
For the second time in as many statewide elections, Georgia voters contributed to a comeback. Beyond that headline, the similarities between Brian Kemp’s re-election in 2022 and Donald Trump’s restoration in 2024 begin to fade.
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Every career, even newspaper business, comes with risks

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Someone asked me the other day if I always wanted to be a journalist. I told him no, I thought I wanted to be an artist. You see, I took this art-by-mail course when I was a kid. But after six months of drawing and painting, I realized I had no talent. I quit the course.
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Kudos to our election staff

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Every other week, the members of the Hart County Board of Commissioners give thanks and kudos to the people and things that make Hart County great during their commissioners report. At the Nov. 12 meeting, the first Tuesday following the general election on Nov.
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Georgia Promise scholarship program launches new website

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Georgia Promise, the scholarship program that provides K-12 students in lower performing schools funding for private school tuition, recently announced the launch of mygeorgiapromise.org which is the new information hub for the scholarship program.
A great crowd was on hand for the Lake Hartwell Association’s annual meeting at Hartwell’s Adult Learning Center.

A great crowd was on hand for the Lake Hartwell Association’s annual meeting at Hartwell’s Adult Learning Center.

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Lake Hartwell Association hosts annual meeting

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The Lake Hartwell Association (LHA) made up their annual meeting Nov. 13 following its original postponement back in September due to Hurricane Helene. The Hart County Adult Learning Center hosted the abbreviated session and LHA Acting President Terry Jackson, Jr.