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The Hartwell City Council moved to re-zone the old Bell’s Shopping Center, now home to Ace Hardware, from heavy industry (M-2) to general business (B-2). The council approved this with the condition that any future development on the property will be placed, at least, 50 feet back from Athens Street.

The Hartwell City Council moved to re-zone the old Bell’s Shopping Center, now home to Ace Hardware, from heavy industry (M-2) to general business (B-2). The council approved this with the condition that any future development on the property will be placed, at least, 50 feet back from Athens Street.

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Former Bell’s Shopping Center starts ‘first of many rezones’

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The old Bell’s Shopping Center located at the corner of Athens and Howell Streets was approved for re-zoning by the Hartwell City Council. This move came during the City Council’s regular June meeting on June 5, where Mayor Brandon Johnson said, “this is just one of the first of many re-zones.
Photo by Alexander Grey

Photo by Alexander Grey

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City approves paying off 15-year-old loan for utility upgrades

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The City of Hartwell could soon be able to host a mortgage burning party, in a manner of speaking. City Manager Jon Herschell asked the Hartwell City Council to retire an old debt during their meeting on June 5 in City Hall. “This loan was lumped in with a lot of different things,” Herschell said.
Secondary roads in Hart County have taken a beating from motorists and truck drivers disregarding the detour set up by the Georgia Department of Transportation as workers finish up repairs on a Royston Highway bridge.

Secondary roads in Hart County have taken a beating from motorists and truck drivers disregarding the detour set up by the Georgia Department of Transportation as workers finish up repairs on a Royston Highway bridge.

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Bridge construction causing wear on county roads

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Bridge construction on Royston Highway, over Beaverdam Creek, is continuing to cause headaches for travelers between Hart and Franklin Counties.
Hartwell VFW Post 8076 was recognized as the top post of the NEGA district for the second quarter of 2023 at the recent district meeting in Cumming, Ga. An impressive eagle trophy is on display at the post. Commander Ricky Sykes holds the trophy with a view of the lake behind the Post.

Hartwell VFW Post 8076 was recognized as the top post of the NEGA district for the second quarter of 2023 at the recent district meeting in Cumming, Ga. An impressive eagle trophy is on display at the post. Commander Ricky Sykes holds the trophy with a view of the lake behind the Post.

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Hartwell VFW recognized as Top Post for district quarter

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Hartwell VFW Post 8076 was recognized as the Georgia District 2 Top Post of the Quarter at the recent district meeting in Cumming, Ga. An impressive eagle trophy is on display at the post.
Nancy Hart Memorial Park is located on Royston Highway, and is currently under investigation by the Georgia Secretary of State’s office. Many of the concrete paths throughout Nancy Hart Memorial Park are cracked and have weeds growing through them.

Nancy Hart Memorial Park is located on Royston Highway, and is currently under investigation by the Georgia Secretary of State’s office. Many of the concrete paths throughout Nancy Hart Memorial Park are cracked and have weeds growing through them.

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Cemetery negligence could lead to criminal charges

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Nancy Hart Memorial Park, and other cemetery properties in the area, could be placed under the ownership of the State of Georgia.
The Hartwell City Council appoved a $5.6 million new firehouse for the city fire department during Monday night’s meeting. The proposed rendering shows what the new firehouse could look like.

The Hartwell City Council appoved a $5.6 million new firehouse for the city fire department during Monday night’s meeting. The proposed rendering shows what the new firehouse could look like.

Council approves new $5.6 million firehouse

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The Hartwell City Council approved $5.6 million in funding for the construction of a new Hartwell firehouse, during their regular meeting on June 5 at City Hall. At the meeting, Mayor Brandon Johnson and City Manager Jon Herschell presented the council with final cost estimates for the project.
Emma Faust swings for the fences in a slow-pitch softball game versus Elbert County during the 2023 season.

Emma Faust swings for the fences in a slow-pitch softball game versus Elbert County during the 2023 season.

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HCHS sports’ summer camps in full swing

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The Hart County High School baseball, softball, and soccer teams prepare to host summer camps in the month of June. The HCHS Diamond Dogs will be hosting a baseball camp from June 5-8 at Saye Field.
Pictured is the Hart County Liittle League rookie softball team. Front Row L-R: Angelina Mead, Maci Eberhardt, Amelia McGaha, Harper Hershberger, and Ellie Vaughn. Middle Row: Charlie Roper, Kayden Griffin, Kenzie Miller, Amelia Hunt, Tilley Schnell, Keeley Sanders, Leighonna Freeman, and Nova Grace Koffi. Back Row: Coaches Todd McGaha, Nancy McGaha, Boo Mitchell and Jay Bailey.

Pictured is the Hart County Liittle League rookie softball team. Front Row L-R: Angelina Mead, Maci Eberhardt, Amelia McGaha, Harper Hershberger, and Ellie Vaughn. Middle Row: Charlie Roper, Kayden Griffin, Kenzie Miller, Amelia Hunt, Tilley Schnell, Keeley Sanders, Leighonna Freeman, and Nova Grace Koffi. Back Row: Coaches Todd McGaha, Nancy McGaha, Boo Mitchell and Jay Bailey.

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Little League rookie softball team advances to sectionals

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The Hart County Little League rookie softball team swept Oglethorpe County by a score of 14-4 and 9-7 to advance to sectionals. On May 23 in game one, Hart came away with a 14-4 win over Oglethorpe and was just one win away from moving onto sectionals in a best of three series.