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Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Dec. 20 •James Cleveland, 51, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with theft of services and probation violation DUI. •Dana Boles, 52, of Royston was arrested and charged with simple battery family violence.
Emergency workers respond to an accident along Reed Creek Highway on Friday. There were injuries in the accident pictured above but no deaths. Two were killed in a single-vehicle wreck along Royston Highway on Monday.

Emergency workers respond to an accident along Reed Creek Highway on Friday. There were injuries in the accident pictured above but no deaths. Two were killed in a single-vehicle wreck along Royston Highway on Monday.

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Two dead after accident; holidays bring ‘ton of wrecks’

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Two individuals were killed in a single vehicle wreck that occurred Monday in Hart County at about 12:23 p.m., according to the Georgia State Patrol.
Photo credit: Jonnica Hill

Photo credit: Jonnica Hill

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Man shot with deer rifle during dispute

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
On Thursday, Dec. 22, Hart County sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic violence incident involving local residents Colby Jordan and Chad Allen that escalated to Jordan shooting Allen with a deer rifle.
The proposed subdivision plot of land that developers Kenney Whitworth and Brandt Bentley want to develop.

The proposed subdivision plot of land that developers Kenney Whitworth and Brandt Bentley want to develop.

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City, county in negotiations regarding proposed subdivision annexation

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
The Hartwell City Council and Hart County Board of Commissioners are in the process of meeting to discuss terms about the annexation of land from the county to develop a proposed subdivision between Fairview Avenue and Liberty Hill Road by developers Kenny Whitworth and Brandt Bentley. On Dec.
A painting by artist Ganine Giorgione Derleth.

A painting by artist Ganine Giorgione Derleth.

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‘Close to Home’ exhibit to debut at Art Center

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
The Hartwell Art Center announced the opening of “Close to Home,” the first exhibit of the 2023 season that showcases works by local artist Ganine Giorgione Derleth. The exhibit starts Thursday, Jan. 5 with the opening reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hartwell Art Center.
The Hartwell Dam at full capacity in mid summer.

The Hartwell Dam at full capacity in mid summer.

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Corps ends drought operations on lake

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
On Dec. 21, the Army Corps of Engineers issued a release stating that Lake Hartwell is no longer under drought operations due to “rain events over the Savannah River.
University of North Carolina defensive end Kaimon Rucker, a former Hart County standout, shares a commemorative football with Ramsey Gaines, 16, who recently received news that he is cancer-free. Rucker dedicated his team’s Oct. 1 win over Virginia Tech to Gaines, a junior at Hart County High School.

University of North Carolina defensive end Kaimon Rucker, a former Hart County standout, shares a commemorative football with Ramsey Gaines, 16, who recently received news that he is cancer-free. Rucker dedicated his team’s Oct. 1 win over Virginia Tech to Gaines, a junior at Hart County High School.

Hart High Schooler braves cancer: Collegiate football player dedicates win to Gaines

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
It was just a normal summer day for 16-year-old Ramsey Gaines, working with kids at the Bell Family YMCA in Hartwell until he felt like there was something off. “I had some issues where my right side was hurting a lot,” Gaines said.
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Photo credit: Markus Spiske

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Dogs to take on Devils in Christmas Showdown

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Hart County gets ready to host Elbert County on Friday, Dec. 23 for a night of celebration of history and possibly victories. Before the Lady Dogs tip off, Hart County will honor the decade teams that left their marks in the school’s history books forever.
From left to right: Hart County head football coach Cory Dickerson, offensive coordinator Roger Gentry, offensive lineman Nick Carlson, defensive back Keith Curry, offensive lineman Logan Beard, defensive lineman Derrick Clarke, quarterbacks coach Caleb Sorrells, and defensive coach Don McCord at the FCA All-Star game on Dec. 17.

From left to right: Hart County head football coach Cory Dickerson, offensive coordinator Roger Gentry, offensive lineman Nick Carlson, defensive back Keith Curry, offensive lineman Logan Beard, defensive lineman Derrick Clarke, quarterbacks coach Caleb Sorrells, and defensive coach Don McCord at the FCA All-Star game on Dec. 17.

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Dogs represented in FCA All-Star game

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Four players and one coach from Hart County had the opportunity to participate in the 2022 Athens Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes All-Star Game at Clarke Central High School on Saturday, Dec. 17.