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Photo credit: The Blowup

Photo credit: The Blowup

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City council approves fire station financing

Josh Brannen
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
On Friday, Nov. 18, the Hartwell City Council passed a resolution to approve the financing for the new Hartwell Fire Department. Council met in a called meeting with the Georgia Municipal Association to approve the bid placed by BB&T/Truist Bank for a new fire station in Hartwell.
Hartwell resident Ashley Rucker holds a copy of her children's book, "Chickie's Chicken Pox", which she wrote in high school. Much to Rucker's surprise, her loving mother saved it and arranged a publishing deal 16 years later.

Hartwell resident Ashley Rucker holds a copy of her children's book, "Chickie's Chicken Pox", which she wrote in high school. Much to Rucker's surprise, her loving mother saved it and arranged a publishing deal 16 years later.

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Woman’s 16-year-old homework assignment published as kids book

Dan Hunt
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Christmas came early for Ashley Rucker of Hartwell this year. Last month, her mom Brenda Price gathered the whole family so she could surprise Ashley with a gift. The gift was totally original and unexpected, and uniquely, it was Rucker who provided most of the work.
Photo credit: Greg Rosenke

Photo credit: Greg Rosenke

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GBI responds to request regarding airport records

News Staff
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation responded to a request made by State Rep. Alan Powell regarding an investigation of missing airport records. Powell forwarded a request made by Hart County commissioners to the GBI asking for help finding missing airport authority records. On Nov.
Emergency services responding to the fire at what was formerly Willa Deans.

Emergency services responding to the fire at what was formerly Willa Deans.

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WillaDeans fire ruled accidental, electrical

Dan Hunt
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Hartwell Fire Chief Alan Daniel released a statement Sunday saying the fire which burned down WillaDeans Tavern in the early hours of Oct. 4 was accidental and started “in the wiring trough of the original electrical service within the building.
Photo credit: Clayton Scelzi

Photo credit: Clayton Scelzi

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Cheer Dogs place 14th

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
The HCHS competition cheer Dogs finished 14th in class AAA at the state competition in Macon, Georgia on Saturday, Nov 12. The Cheer Dogs made their way to Macon, Georgia in the pouring rain from Hurricane Nicole to compete in the state championships. The event was moved from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
North Carolina Tar Heel Kaimon Rucker trots onto the field before a 36-34 win over Wake Forest which clinched the Coastal Division and an appearance in the ACC Championship vs. Clemson.

North Carolina Tar Heel Kaimon Rucker trots onto the field before a 36-34 win over Wake Forest which clinched the Coastal Division and an appearance in the ACC Championship vs. Clemson.

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Rucker’s Tar Heels ACC title-bound

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Former Hart County football and current North Carolina defensive end Kaimon Rucker and his Tar Heels are headed to the ACC Championship to take on the Clemson Tigers in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday, Dec 3.
Senior That Johnson takes the ball up the court against Banks County on Nov. 10, a scrimmage in which Hart fell 58-52.

Senior That Johnson takes the ball up the court against Banks County on Nov. 10, a scrimmage in which Hart fell 58-52.

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Hoops teams fall in scrimmage, show promise ahead of openers

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
The Hart County boys and girls basketball teams fell in the scrimmage games versus Banks County on Nov. 11 but showed some promise ahead of the home season opener versus Madison County. The Lady Dogs rallied back but fell just shy of a win against Banks County, falling by a 44-42 score.
Feeding rising senior running back Nori Moore will be an enormous part of Hart County’s gameplan in 2023.

Feeding rising senior running back Nori Moore will be an enormous part of Hart County’s gameplan in 2023.

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Looking ahead: A too-early preview of 2023 Dogs football

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
On Nov. 4 as the clock hit triple-zero in Herndon Stadium; the Hart County Bulldogs football season came to an end, losing 49-14 against Monroe Area. “It’s not the result we wanted,” head coach Cory Dickerson said. “But I’m proud of what our guys accomplished this season.
William “Bill” Chafin celebrating the Braves’ 2021 World Series championship with wife Kaye.

William “Bill” Chafin celebrating the Braves’ 2021 World Series championship with wife Kaye.

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Bill Chafin is Loving Life

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
The Latin expression “carpe diem” or “seize the day” is an ordinary ingredient that leads one to the gates of “vita bona” or “the good life”. William Vernon Chafin Jr.