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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.

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

1911: Some preachers from the Evangelical Ministers Union of an all black denomination from Hart County went to Valdosta, GA to witness what they called “a new scandalous religion.

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Nov. 7 •Savannah Williams, 35, of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with criminal attempt to commit a misdemeanor (marijuana) and possession of methamphetamine.

A big-rig-tanker load of industrial waste, aka soil amendment or sludge, sits along the roadside in Lexington.

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‘Let there be peace in the valley’

Dink NeSmith

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

If “misery loves company,” the residents of a growing number of North and South Georgia counties aren’t alone. That was obvious at last week’s meeting of the Savannah-Upper Ogeechee Water Council meeting in Elberton.

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Pair indicted on meth distribution charges

Dan Hunt

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

A pair of women charged in August with felonies related to methamphetamine distribution were indicted on seven charges apiece by a Hart County grand jury Monday. Christy Henson, 41, and Samantha Jo Woods, 30, were arrested Aug.

The Hartwell Courthouse Square moments after the annual tree lighting in 2021.

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Annual tree lighting set for Monday

Josh Brannen

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

One of the best ways to prepare yourself for a merry little Christmas is to come to the annual downtown Hartwell Christmas Tree Lighting event and enjoy the gift of community with your family and friends. On Monday, Nov. 21, Santa Claus and his handy elves will be visiting Hartwell from 5 to 7 p.m.

Chloe, a 10-year-old boxer-bulldog mix is looking for a home.

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Chloe highlights ‘Adopt a Senior Pet Month’

Josh Brannen

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month across the country, and Hart County Humane Society has plenty of older, lovable friends to help you observe the occasion locally.

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Carolina man indicted on 19 charges for chase

Dan Hunt

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

An Anderson man who allegedly led Georgia State Patrol and Hart County Sheriff’s deputies on a high speed chase near Lavonia was indicted by a Hart County grand jury Monday on 19 charges.

Hart County Charter System emblem.

Board of Education approves new classroom cameras

Josh Brannen

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

On Monday, Nov. 14, the Hart County Board of Education approved the replacement of 112 older cameras throughout the Hart County School System in favor of newer ones that will enhance teacher and student instruction and security.

HCHS cross country competes in the state meet on Saturday, Nov 5 at Carrollton High School in Carrollton, Georgia.

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HCHS cross country competes at states

News Staff

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Hart County’s Cross Country boys finished in the top 10 while the girls placed in the top 20 at this weekend’s state tournament. Hart County’s cross country traveled to Carrollton High School in Carrollton, Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 5 for the GHSA Cross Country Championships.