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Lake Hartwell Safari is home to over 300 animals, including camels and zebras.

Lake Hartwell Safari is home to over 300 animals, including camels and zebras.

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Lake Hartwell Safari celebrates 20 years in business

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
With Lake Hartwell Safari, Jeff and Jodi Gray have now provided unique and family-friendly fun to Hart County and the surrounding area for 20 years. When Jeff was a child, his family enjoyed keeping exotic animals, a hobby he continued into adulthood.
The Synovus team celebrating fifty years in Hartwell. Pictured from left is Branch Service Supervisor Marie Moseley, Licensed Relationship Banker Lynn Baker, Manager Barbara Cronic, Assistant Manager Charity Brock, Senior Teller Brittany Smith, Senior Teller Sara Eaves, and Senior Teller Felicia Peeples

The Synovus team celebrating fifty years in Hartwell. Pictured from left is Branch Service Supervisor Marie Moseley, Licensed Relationship Banker Lynn Baker, Manager Barbara Cronic, Assistant Manager Charity Brock, Senior Teller Brittany Smith, Senior Teller Sara Eaves, and Senior Teller Felicia Peeples

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Synovus celebrates 50 years serving Hartwell

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
There are certain people that you want to build a relationship with in your life, your banker being one of them. Synovus has been building relationships with the people of Hartwell for 50 years.
Picture taken in 2023 shows Lake Hartwell in a level two drought

Picture taken in 2023 shows Lake Hartwell in a level two drought

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Hartwell, Russell, Thurmond Lakes no longer in drought level 2 operations

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, announces Hartwell, Richard B. Russell and J. Strom Thurmond Lakes have come out of drought level 2 and are now back in drought level 1 operations due to the recent rain over the Savannah River System Basin.
Bobby Fleming (left) was appointed to the Broad River Soil and Water Conservation District

Bobby Fleming (left) was appointed to the Broad River Soil and Water Conservation District

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Bobby Fleming appointed to Broad River Soil and Water Conservation District

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Bobby Fleming of Hull, Ga was appointed on December 10, 2023 to represent Hart County on the Broad River Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). He will serve the Conservation District for a two-year term beginning December 10, 2023.
Hartwell’s First Baptist Church at 165.

Hartwell’s First Baptist Church at 165.

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165 years later, Hartwell First Baptist is still growing

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
  Since its founding in 1859, First Baptist Church of Hartwell has been an essential part of the city’s fabric. In 2024, the house of worship continues to grow and adapt with the changing times, while remaining a source of spiritual consistency for its longtime congregation members.
Photo by David Von Diemar

Photo by David Von Diemar

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Police investigate Royston shooting

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
ROYSTON – Local law enforcement agencies continue to search for a suspect who was the subject of a manhunt in Royston Saturday after gunshots at the scene of a complaint.
On Jan. 16, Georgia State Patrol troopers responded to a massive crash at the intersection of Nancy Hart School Rd. and Liberty HIll Church Rd.

On Jan. 16, Georgia State Patrol troopers responded to a massive crash at the intersection of Nancy Hart School Rd. and Liberty HIll Church Rd.

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Report provides details to Jan. 16 crash

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
A report from Georgia State Patrol Post 52 Hartwell, which became available after press time Jan. 17, revealed supplementary details to the Jan. 16 crash at the intersection of Nancy Hart School Road and Liberty Hill School Road. The Sun reported Jan.
From left to right: Joyce Rumsey, Matthew Butler, Alicia Barnett (new council members), Mayor John Smith, attorney Matt Easom, town clerk Mary Dowell, former town clerk Elaine Evans

From left to right: Joyce Rumsey, Matthew Butler, Alicia Barnett (new council members), Mayor John Smith, attorney Matt Easom, town clerk Mary Dowell, former town clerk Elaine Evans

Bowersville voids intergovernmental agreement

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Town of Bowersville City Council’s Jan. 18 meeting was not only the first of the new year, but the first with the newly-elected leadership sworn in Jan 2. Mayor John Smith, councilwoman Alicia Barnett, councilwoman Joyce Rumsey, and councilman Matthew Butler implemented notable changes.