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Local art students shine bright at Hummingbird Festival

October 21, 2019 by Staff Reports · Leave a Comment

(Hogansville, GA) -- Several Heard County students were recognized for their impressive artwork over the weekend at the annual Hogansville Hummingbird Festival. Bringing home the 'Best in Show' award was Heard County High School senior Madison May. Claiming first place in the high school division was another HCHS senior Rayann Langley. This was … [READ MORE]

Heard County BOC Agenda (10/22/19)

October 21, 2019 by Staff Reports · Leave a Comment

AGENDA HEARD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING October 22, 2019 – 6:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. WELCOME, INVOCATION, AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG III. INVITED GUESTS – Jennifer Corcione, Executive Director, Community Action for Improvement, Inc. (CAFI) IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Sept. 24, 2019 V. AMEND AGENDA VI. OLD BUSINESS a. Discuss County … [READ MORE]

Welcome UMC Billy Gentry Memorial Turkey Shoot

October 21, 2019 by Announcements · Leave a Comment

(Centralhatchee, GA) -- Welcome United Methodist Church invites the community to participate in our 5th Annual Welcome UMC\Billy Gentry Memorial Turkey Shoot on Saturday, November 2nd. The shoot will begin at 9:00 AM behind the Centralhatchee Masonic Lodge, 851 Centralhatchee Parkway. Each round is $3 per shot (12 or 20 gauge only) and a Bonus … [READ MORE]

Pastoral Nuggets: Growing Into Your Destiny

October 17, 2019 by Aaron McCullough · Leave a Comment

On several occasions, I have mentioned to you readers that I was raised poor. And if the truth be known, I am glad I was. Why? Was it because I enjoyed not having things, or being forced to learn to “make do” with secondhand things, or even having to wear hand-me-down clothes? Of course not! I’m glad because being raised poor shaped me into the … [READ MORE]

Braves blast Red Jackets 49-14

October 20, 2019 by Staff Reports · Leave a Comment

(Franklin, GA) -- The Heard County Braves remain perfect (3-0) in Region 5-AA competition following a 49-14 homecoming game win over Jordan at Staples Stadium Friday night. A large crowd was on hand to see the Braves (3-4, 3-0) dismantle the visiting Red Jackets behind strong performances on both sides of the ball. The home squad led 37-0 at the … [READ MORE]

Ms. Hope Elizabeth Mathews

October 13, 2019 by Obituary · 3 Comments

Ms. Hope Elizabeth Mathews, 49, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2019, at the Winston Medical Nursing Home in Louisville, MS. Graveside services and interment were held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 13th, at New Hope Cemetery in Louisville, with Mr. Steve Hendrix officiating. Hope was born November 24, 1969, in Jackson, MS to Durward Mathews, … [READ MORE]