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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
HYDRA Raffle Gift-ing Tree
A festive new fundraiser is underway as HYDRA launch their Gift-ing Tree Raffle, inviting community members to help fill a holiday tree with gift cards from area businesses. Tickets are selling for 1 for $5 and 5 for $20. The lucky winner is set to be announced during the Grinch Brunch on December 6. So far, the Gift-ing Tree includes a growing mix of cards, now totaling over $300, from Walmart, Aldi, Starbucks, Texas Roadhouse, Waffle House, Regal Cinemas, Subway, and Market 50, with more expected
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025Sacred Heart Hospital Auxiliary to light Love Lights Tree Dec. 1
St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital Auxiliary invites the community to attend the annual lighting of the Love Lights Tree on Monday, Dec. 1, at 5 p.m. in the hospital lobby at 367 Clear Creek Parkway, Lavonia. "The lighting of our annual Love Lights Tree is a beautiful event for our hospital and our community," said Stephanie Clouse, Director of Administrative Operations, St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital. "We are grateful to our wonderful Auxiliary for all they do to support and elevate the high-level care
Sunday, November 23, 2025HCPOA Votes to Dissolve
Last Thursday, November 6, 2025, a quorum of your HCPOA Board of Directors met and voted unanimously in favor of something we've been discussing since at least May of this year: a motion to dissolve the Association. The Board recognized HCPOA's original mission of resolving significant issues with the County's real property tax system has long since been completed, and challenges deepen each year with respect to replacing ourselves and dedicating the time and effort into providing purposeful
Thursday, November 20, 2025St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital and the GHA Celebrate National Rural Health Day
Lavonia, GA — St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital and the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) were proud to join communities across the country in celebrating National Rural Health Day (NRHD) on Thursday, Nov. 20. This annual observance, coordinated by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) since 2011, is held on the third Thursday of November to spotlight the remarkable resilience and unique healthcare challenges of rural hospitals and healthcare professionals across the country
Wednesday, November 19, 2025Lake Hartwell Wildlife Safari Announces Updated Hours of Operation for November
If you’re planning a family outing or a nature treat this month, heads up: the beloved drive-thru safari at Lake Hartwell Wildlife Safari in Hartwell has updated their hours of operation.The safari will be open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the following days: November 12-16: Open Wednesday- SundayNovember 19–23: Open Wednesday- SundayNovember 23–26: Sunday -WednesdayNovember 27: Closed for ThanksgivingNovember 28–30: Open Friday–SundayGuests are encouraged to check the calendar before visiting, as open
Wednesday, November 19, 2025North Georgia Credit Union Launches Holiday Food Drive to Support Local Families
North Georgia Credit Union wishes to invite the community to join together in making a meaningful impact on local families this holiday season. Now through Monday, December 15, the Credit Union is holding a food drive to collect canned goods, non-perishable food items, and monetary donations to benefit the Hart County Food Pantry and the Flat Shoals Baptist Church Food Pantry.Most-needed items include peanut butter, spaghetti, pasta sauce, canned chicken, canned tuna, hearty soups, beef stew, canned
Wednesday, November 19, 2025The Haven Zoo Announces Upcoming Schedule for Late November–Early December
The Haven Zoo has released its upcoming calendar of events and open hours for the end of November and the first week of December, offering families a variety of opportunities to visit, learn, and explore.From November 24 through December 6, guests can enjoy open zoo hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on select days for $12 per person. Special programs include Farm School sessions on November 24 and December 1, as well as a combined Forest and Farm School on December 2. These educational programs require
Thursday, November 13, 2025Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Welcomes Hart, Hope and Freedom to the Community
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate the grand opening of Hart, Hope and Freedom, a Recovery Community Organization dedicated to providing resources, peer support, and a safe, inclusive environment for individuals seeking or maintaining recovery. The Chamber held a well-attended ribbon cutting event at the Hart, Hope and Freedom location on Friday, November 7. Hart, Hope and Freedom honors all pathways to recovery and offers compassionate, judgment-free support, with a special
