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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:      June 6 •Johndravis Alexander, 36, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with probation violation. •Mikendricus Campbell, 19, of Bowersville was arrested and charged with probation violation - aggravated assault.
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Finding the funding for Georgia highways

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Wounds were still being licked this time 10 years ago. A year earlier, the ballyhooed effort to implement a new transportation tax had been thumped at the ballot box in most parts of Georgia, including in metro Atlanta where the need for new infrastructure was dire.
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Thanks to the men behind the scenes

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Fifty eight years stand between the establishment of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Mothers in the United States have been awarded the honor since 1914, but Father’s Day was not recognized as a national holiday until Richard Nixon signed it into law in 1972.
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Jekyll Island: A gem among our Golden Isles

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Millions of Georgians would probably ask, “Who was Melvin Ernest Thompson?” Four times in the past week, I passed over the M.E. Thompson Bridge. And each time, I said, “Thank you, Melvin Ernest Thompson.” M.E. Thompson, Georgia’s 70th governor, didn’t serve long.
Todd London (left) stands next to his son Benjamin London (right), who is holding a very happy Baylor Kate.

Todd London (left) stands next to his son Benjamin London (right), who is holding a very happy Baylor Kate.

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A first-time perspective on Father’s Day

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
This Father’s Day will mean more to me this year than any other year. Back on November 11, 2022 (which was also my 24th birthday), my wife Madison and I walked into AnMed Women’s and Children’s Hospital at around 7 a.m. for her to be induced.
Main Street has installed three Dog Waste Stations in Downtown Hartwell, with plans to add three more.

Main Street has installed three Dog Waste Stations in Downtown Hartwell, with plans to add three more.

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Main Street tackles litter on city streets

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
‘Breathe Easy’ signs have been installed at various locations throughout Downtown Hartwell in an effort to discourage individuals from discarding their cigarette butts on city sidewalks.
Mother-daughter duo Darlene Nixon (left) and Brooke Dutton (right) stand out front of their new business, Allafair’s, on North Forest Avenue.

Mother-daughter duo Darlene Nixon (left) and Brooke Dutton (right) stand out front of their new business, Allafair’s, on North Forest Avenue.

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New ‘Tea Room’ a place to sit, shop and dream

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Downtown Hartwell has seen dramatic growth in new businesses in the last few years, and that trend will continue when Darlene Nixon and her daughter Brooke Dutton officially open the doors to their new store, Allafair’s Tea Room, Books, and Boutique.
Pictured from L-R: DJ Dougherty, secretary; Sandra Mariacher, president/vice president; and Deb Caudle, treasurer.

Pictured from L-R: DJ Dougherty, secretary; Sandra Mariacher, president/vice president; and Deb Caudle, treasurer.

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Hart County AARP celebrates 50 years

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Hart County AARP Chapter 2006 was established in 1973 by a group of Hartwell citizens who wanted to give back to their community, and  they recently celebrated 50 years. This is the oldest chapter in the state of Georgia, and the only chapter left in Northeast Georgia.
The Hart County Charter System is planning to break ground on a new athletic building, which will be located at Hart County Middle School.

The Hart County Charter System is planning to break ground on a new athletic building, which will be located at Hart County Middle School.

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ESPLOST dollars going to work

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Construction on a new Multi-Purpose Athletic Building for the Hart County Charter System (HCCS) is expected to begin by the end of the year, providing several Hart County sports with a much needed home.
Above Yolanda Feaster has just received a new family Bible during the dedication ceremony in her new home.

Above Yolanda Feaster has just received a new family Bible during the dedication ceremony in her new home.

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Another Habitat build finished, two more to go

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Hart County Habitat for Humanity recently unveiled ‘Habitat House 21’ to Yolanda Feaster in a ceremony at the home on Savannah Street. In addition to the unveiling, recipients of ‘Habitat Houses 22 and 23’ were also revealed to the crowd in attendance.