City ratifies Ridge Rd. annexation
Grayson Williams
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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An annexation of a five-acre piece of property on Ridge Road is being finalized.
Saharan sunset: Desert dust paints sunsets, sunny skies in store for holiday
Don’t be fooled by last weekend’s orange-hued sunsets, Hartwell was not suddenly transplanted to the Saharan desert, but the enhanced colors were caused by Saharan dust. Massive dust storms occur annually in the Saharan Dessert that carry…Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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DNR urges caution, will be on patrol July 4th
Michael Hall
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement officer Craig Fulghum knows just what to expect this July Fourth weekend on Lake Hartwell.
“It’s going to be busy,” he said.
Former councilman remembered by friends, family
Michael Hall
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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Mike Gordon spoke his mind while serving on the Hartwell city council, but was also always willing to listen.
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Spans of the Past
News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
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A Toccoa landmark is about to receive new life, as the Broken Bridges area in Toccoa is set to become a focal point of a 10-mile waterway trek. Broken Bridges over the Tugaloo River arm of Lake Hartwell has been a landmark along the Georgia/South Carolina border for well over 140 years. The...
Gurtler, Clyde set to runoff for 9th Dist. House nod
News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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By Dave Williams
Capitol Beat News Service
Bald eagles thriving in Northeast Georgia, entire state
News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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SOCIAL CIRCLE — Bald eagle nesting remains strong in Georgia, but the number of successful nests and young fledged in the northern part of the state declined this year compared to long-term average
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Your weekly headlines for the March 26 edition
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The weekly headlines for the March 26 edition.
Sports
Tick Tock: Shot clock rule rocks high school basketball boat
Grayson Williams
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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High school hoopsters will soon be faced with a 30-second shot clock ticking down on offense, similar to college and professional basketball games, and local coaches are having mixed reactions to t
Local high school golfer wins division
News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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Lady Bulldog golfer Lauren Weaver isn’t letting a global pandemic put a damper on her game.
Back in Action: High school sports workouts begin again
Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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A week into summer conditioning, the Hart County High School football team is hard at work, albeit in a different sort of practice.
