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Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
1940: Hugh Alford, the former captain of the Hart County High School football team, returned home after spending 10 days at Georgia Tech, where he attended the Georgia Athletic Coaches’ Association clinic.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office made the following arrests:   Aug. 30 •A woman was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing and giving false information. Aug.
Hart County EMS worker David Pruitt entertains a crowd at Fender’s Alley in Cornelia.

Hart County EMS worker David Pruitt entertains a crowd at Fender’s Alley in Cornelia.

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Saving and singing: Pruitt impacts lives in many ways

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
There are real emergencies in life, and often, people do not know that a crisis is on the horizon. There is a “special breed” of people to respond to those moments of need and they’re simply known as EMS [Emergency Medical Services]. Saving lives is their calling.
Photo credit: Ricardo Gomez Angel

Photo credit: Ricardo Gomez Angel

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Hearts still warm entering fall

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
When we think about Hartwell in its buzzing zenith, it is impossible to ignore the early-to-mid-summer when the lake gets warm and patriotic holidays and events like Pre-Fourth and Cars & Guitars dominate our weekends and give our local businesses a reliable boost.
Emily Thompson holds a copy of "Once in a Lifetime," a children's book she authored in memory of her late best friend, Stevie Bruce.

Emily Thompson holds a copy of "Once in a Lifetime," a children's book she authored in memory of her late best friend, Stevie Bruce.

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Hartwell woman authors children’s book about late friend

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
People grieve over loved ones in different ways and self expression through writing is certainly one way for some. By recently publishing a children’s book about her late best friend, Hartwell resident Emily Thompson took that coping mechanism to another level.
College Board National Recognition: HCHS students who are College Board National Program awardees, pictured from left to right, are Huong Pham, Cassidy Gaines, and Isabella Chitwood.

College Board National Recognition: HCHS students who are College Board National Program awardees, pictured from left to right, are Huong Pham, Cassidy Gaines, and Isabella Chitwood.

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Hart County High School students awarded national academic honors

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Last week, Hart County High School recognized multiple students who received national academic awards this year. Six AP Scholars and three College Board National Recognition Program awardees were recognized by Principal Kevin Gaines on Aug. 31.
Weekend of Hart promotional picture featuring their 9/11 memorial tribute.

Weekend of Hart promotional picture featuring their 9/11 memorial tribute.

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‘Weekend of Hart’ set for Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Thursday edit:   Most of the Weekend of Hart activities have been postponed due to the forecasted flooding rain this weekend. Weekend of Hart will be moved to the following Saturday, Sept. 17. Direct any questioning to information@harthabitat.org. In addition, the 5K will be all virtual.
Photo submitted - Pictured (l to r): Front row: Kimberly Lowney, Blake Allgood, Steven Hronec. Middle row: Connor Lewis, Ashleigh Jones, Addison Maxey, Lily Graham, Bon Tran, Eli Alewine. Back row: Manny Rios and Lukas Smith

Photo submitted - Pictured (l to r): Front row: Kimberly Lowney, Blake Allgood, Steven Hronec. Middle row: Connor Lewis, Ashleigh Jones, Addison Maxey, Lily Graham, Bon Tran, Eli Alewine. Back row: Manny Rios and Lukas Smith

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Hart Co. 4-H’ers gain hands-on experience in agricultural engineering

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Story submitted Eleven middle school 4-H’ers from Hart County attended “Mission Make-It” at Rock Eagle 4-H Center on August 20. This immersive learning experience focused on agricultural engineering and offered hands-on engineering activities, with a 2022 theme of “Rooted in Agriculture.