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Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Sept. 21 •Terri Lackey, 30, of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with probation violation, DUI and child endangerment. •Jonathan Sorrows, 35, of Athens, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine with the...
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Photo credit: Hayes Potter

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How to keep pets occupied while you’re at work

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
If one had to find a silver lining during the global pandemic that kept people close to home for an extended period of time, the chance to spend more time with pets is worthy of consideration. Cats, dogs, birds, and other animals reaped the rewards of having humans nearby for much of the day.
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Photo credit: Richard Brutyo

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The right type of pet for your family

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Welcoming a pet into one’s life can be a rewarding experience. Pets promote compassion and discipline in their owners, and their companionship can be incredibly rewarding. They also can be helpful tools for teaching children responsibility.
Pictured above is the 2027 REACH Hart Scholar class. From left to right, Hart County Board of Education member Dennis Dowell, Superintendent Jennifer Carter, Tyler Bowers, Dalton Harris, Faustino Rangel, Alana Ramey, Alvin Franco-Gallegos, Edith Rico-Ortiz, and Hart County Education Foundation Executive Director Bobbie Busha.

Pictured above is the 2027 REACH Hart Scholar class. From left to right, Hart County Board of Education member Dennis Dowell, Superintendent Jennifer Carter, Tyler Bowers, Dalton Harris, Faustino Rangel, Alana Ramey, Alvin Franco-Gallegos, Edith Rico-Ortiz, and Hart County Education Foundation Executive Director Bobbie Busha.

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REACH scholars class signs contracts

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Six 8th graders inked their names to become the newest class of REACH Hart scholars on Tuesday.
Pictured above, the Lunsford and Hordiichuk family together at The Way Church of Hartwell after the latter’s arrival.

Pictured above, the Lunsford and Hordiichuk family together at The Way Church of Hartwell after the latter’s arrival.

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Hartwell hosts displaced Ukrainian family of 4

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
In recent months, some of Hartwell’s residents, and those of surrounding communities, have taken it upon themselves to rally behind a family of four that has been displaced by the ongoing conflict in western Europe.
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Hurricane Ian

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
By press time Wednesday morning, Ian had strengthened to a category 4 hurricane and its full impact was on schedule to hit the southwestern coast of Florida by Wednesday.
The Hartwell Dam releases its floodgates in June of 2021.

The Hartwell Dam releases its floodgates in June of 2021.

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Hydrologists discuss Lake Hartwell drought

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
On Tuesday, Sep 20, the Army Corps of Engineers addressed a crowd that gathered at the Western Carolina Sailing Club to discuss Lake Hartwell entering into drought “trigger level one” status starting Sept 1.
Cedric Martin

Cedric Martin

Hart County loses friend to many

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
By Vivian Morgan Former Editor   A ripple ran through Hart County on Monday and the effects of it are life-altering. Our friend, our family, and our confidant Cedric (Satchamo) Martin transitioned from this life to the next.