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A plane which crashed in Lake Hartwell killing one on Sept. 10 is towed out of the water by specialists on the evening of Sept. 15 after a long recovery operation orchestrated by federal, state, local and out-of-state groups and agencies.

A plane which crashed in Lake Hartwell killing one on Sept. 10 is towed out of the water by specialists on the evening of Sept. 15 after a long recovery operation orchestrated by federal, state, local and out-of-state groups and agencies.

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No precedent for this plane crash

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Photo credit: Kenny Eliason

Photo credit: Kenny Eliason

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Teachers receive Bright Idea grants

News Staff
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
The Hart County Charter System is announced this week that 25 teachers are receiving Hart EMC Bright Ideas grants this year. Teachers from all five schools, and the alternative program, received funding September, 19, 2022 for the projects they requested.
Photo credit: Eric Deeran

Photo credit: Eric Deeran

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Scarecrows contest returns

News Staff
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Scarecrows will scatter throughout downtown Hartwell for the 12th year this next month. The Scarecrow Bash will run from the last week in November until the annual Mayor’s Monster Mash on Oct. 31. Participants can begin putting up their scarecrows Sept. 24. They need to be taken down by Nov. 5.
Photo credit: Nikita Pavlov

Photo credit: Nikita Pavlov

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Catalytic converter thefts reported at boat ramps

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
According to Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland, users of local boat landings should be advised that there’s been a spree of catalytic converter thefts near local ramps, including those at Reed Creek and Elrod Ferry. “Once again, catalytic converter theft is back in swing,” Cleveland said.
A National Transportation Safety Board vessel used in the recovery of a sunken plane floats near Long Point Recreation area on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 15.

A National Transportation Safety Board vessel used in the recovery of a sunken plane floats near Long Point Recreation area on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 15.

Body, plane recovered: Pilot identified in tragic Lake Hartwell crash

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
With local, state and federal officials assisting, divers on Thursday, Sept. 15 were able to recover the body of a pilot whose double-engine plane crashed into Lake Hartwell and sank approximately 121 feet five days prior. At about 6 p.m.
Governor Brian Kemp, alongside state House Rep. Alan Powell, speaks to an audience at Britt Angus Farm in Hartwell on Saturday, Sept. 17. Kemp was one of 10 notable Republican speakers in a “Meet the candidates” event.

Governor Brian Kemp, alongside state House Rep. Alan Powell, speaks to an audience at Britt Angus Farm in Hartwell on Saturday, Sept. 17. Kemp was one of 10 notable Republican speakers in a “Meet the candidates” event.

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Kemp, other GOP hopefuls bring campaign to Hart County

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
On Saturday, September 17, notable Republican candidates in a busy Georgia election cycle campaigned at Britt Angus Farm in Hartwell to potential voters and presented their platforms for the upcoming midterm elections on November 8.
Photo credit: James Lee

Photo credit: James Lee

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Cross country competes in Gainesville

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The Hart County cross-country teams faced tough competition at the North Hall Invitational 2022 on Thursday. The Bulldogs traveled to North Hall High School in Gainesville on Sept. 8. The boys team placed 13th out of 25 total teams competing with a score of 300.
Lydia Burroughs readies for a pitch in a game earlier this season.

Lydia Burroughs readies for a pitch in a game earlier this season.

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Senior Burroughs adapts to new position her senior year

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Senior Lydia Burroughs has had to make several fundamental changes to her game over the course of her softball career. During her senior season, she was tasked with playing a different position to start the season.
Jakalah Allen slaps the ball in the loss to Stephens County on Sept. 13.

Jakalah Allen slaps the ball in the loss to Stephens County on Sept. 13.

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Lady Diamond Dogs still winless in region play

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
After starting their season 6-1, the Lady Diamonds Dogs are 0-4 in region play over the past two weeks. The Hart County High School softball team traveled to Carnesville to play Franklin County High School on Thursday, Sept. 8.