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The items seized by investigators during the Aug. 18 investigation included approximately 18 ounces of meth, cash, firearms and drug paraphernalia.

The items seized by investigators during the Aug. 18 investigation included approximately 18 ounces of meth, cash, firearms and drug paraphernalia.

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Meth bust leads to pair of arrests

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported last week a sizable drug bust that led to the arrest of two women. Christy Henson, 41, and Samantha Jo Woods, 30, were arrested Aug.
Gabrielle Beutler, pictured in a photo she submitted to the Franklin County Citizen after being named commander of Lavonia VFW Post 5897 in June, was arrested last week on charges of falsely representing herself as a veteran.

Gabrielle Beutler, pictured in a photo she submitted to the Franklin County Citizen after being named commander of Lavonia VFW Post 5897 in June, was arrested last week on charges of falsely representing herself as a veteran.

‘Scammed’: VFW ‘preyed upon’: Lavonia commander accused of stealing valor, money, lying about daughter having cancer

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
A woman arrested on charges of falsely representing herself as a veteran allegedly lied about her child’s health issues too. Lavonia Police Chief Bruce Carlisle said it was his understanding that Gabrielle Beutler admitted through investigative interviews that her child never had cancer.
Sara Lesseur dons her Nancy Hart attire at the annual 4th of July service at Hartwell First United Methodist Church last month.

Sara Lesseur dons her Nancy Hart attire at the annual 4th of July service at Hartwell First United Methodist Church last month.

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Sara Lesseur is Loving Life

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The lessons from history are important. Sara Lesseur, one of the finest residents of Hart County, has been providing those lessons for a very long time and her life is devoted to keep doing that for as long as she can.
Photo credit: Vince Fleming

Photo credit: Vince Fleming

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Best sports team at Hart County

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Hart County High School’s most anticipated sports team (in my opinion) started off its season last week. The team faced two opponents in one night and emerged victorious against both of them. With the amount of talent on their roster, I imagine the Hart County Volleydogs are in for a big season.
Jazania Shealer throws to first to try to get the double play after tagging second against Elbert County on Tuesday, Aug. 16.

Jazania Shealer throws to first to try to get the double play after tagging second against Elbert County on Tuesday, Aug. 16.

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Lady Diamond Dogs lose to Blue Devils

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The Hart County softball team lost its first game of the season after a week of no games. On Tuesday,  Aug. 17, the Lady Diamond Dogs fell to Elbert County at home, 10-4. Elbert took the early lead in the first inning, 3-1.
Photo credit: Leah Hetteberg

Photo credit: Leah Hetteberg

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Cross-country kicks off season in Jefferson

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The Hart County cross-country teams had their first meet over the weekend. The Bulldogs traveled to Lamar Murphy Park in Jefferson for the second annual Athens Running Company Season Opener 2022 on Aug. 13. The boys team finished fifth overall out of eight schools with a score of 101.
Abby Hubbard gets the reception in the win over Elbert County on Aug. 11.

Abby Hubbard gets the reception in the win over Elbert County on Aug. 11.

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Volleydogs face adversity in first week

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The Hart County Volleyball team started last week with two wins at home before playing some tough matches on the road. On Thursday, Aug. 11, the Volleydogs faced Tallulah Falls and Elbert County at home. The first set against Tallulah started shaky for Hart, who went down, 7-2, early.
Nori Moore cuts to reverse field and score a touchdown against Westside on Aug. 12.

Nori Moore cuts to reverse field and score a touchdown against Westside on Aug. 12.

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Hart wins over SC teams in Gridiron Classic

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The Hart County High School football team had its first competition of the 2022 season with a scrimmage at Westside High School in Anderson, S.C. The Bulldogs played two South Carolina teams in the Gridiron Classic on Friday, Aug.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
1925: A road coming through Hartwell and into South Carolina was designated as a U.S. Highway. Following a decision by a joint board on interstate highways in Washington, D.C., more than 50,000 miles of roads throughout the U.S.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: August 11 •A woman was arrested and charged driving while license is suspended or revoked and speeding 73 in a 55.