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Yoga instructor Briana Kay (right) leads Jake Mitchell (left) and Justin Temples (center) in a yoga session at the Hart County Botanical Garden pavillion.

Yoga instructor Briana Kay (right) leads Jake Mitchell (left) and Justin Temples (center) in a yoga session at the Hart County Botanical Garden pavillion.

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Special Olympics launches summer program

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Every Thursday at the Hart County Botanical Garden at 6 p.m., Hart County Special Olympics (HCSO) will host walking and yoga for adult athletes who are looking to get out and compete, but more importantly, spend time with others in a post-pandemic world.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
1965: A plantation Pipeline helicopter was forced down in a field in the Bio Community. The “copter” had hit a power line. The pilot was patrolling the line area and apparently had gotten too low. The pilot was not injured and only minor damage was done to the “copter’s” landing gear.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   June 21 •Terry Lee Brewer, 30, of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with DUI. •A woman was arrested and charged with theft by taking.
Photo credit: Quino Al

Photo credit: Quino Al

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Mental health hotline a positive step

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Last week, we covered an important new service soon available for Georgians and Hart County residents, a mental health crisis hotline. The 9-8-8 direct line will operate just like 9-1-1 and send the caller directly to a trained National Suicide Prevention Lifeline counselor.
Evie McCurley, with her dad Josh McCurley, at the Scouts’ graduation ceremony.

Evie McCurley, with her dad Josh McCurley, at the Scouts’ graduation ceremony.

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Girl becomes county’s first female Boy Scout

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
On June 4, Hartwell’s Scouts BSA (formerly known as Boy Scouts of America) troop 5344 welcomed Evie McCurley to its ranks – the first girl in Hart County to do so. Evie, 10, successfully made it into the troop in early June, and is now a fully integrated scout with the other boys in the troop.
Coca Cola played a big role in Hart County. Coca Cola originally moved into the building that sits at the corner of W. Franklin Street and N. Forest Avenue in Hartwell. Pictured above in the museum, an homage to the cola’s Hartwell history.

Coca Cola played a big role in Hart County. Coca Cola originally moved into the building that sits at the corner of W. Franklin Street and N. Forest Avenue in Hartwell. Pictured above in the museum, an homage to the cola’s Hartwell history.

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Hart County Historical Society reopens museum

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The Hart County Historical Society (HCHS) reopened the Hart County Museum on Friday, June 24 for the first time since it was forced to close by the COVID-19 pandemic. The HCHS plans to have the museum open on Fridays between 2 and 5 p.m. and hopes to expand the operational hours moving forward.
All ballots must be mailed in and the last day to receive ballots is Tuesday, July 19.

All ballots must be mailed in and the last day to receive ballots is Tuesday, July 19.

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Camp, Leard face off for Hart EMC board spot

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Two candidates from Hart County are vying for the open position on the Hart Electric Membership Corporation Board of Directors. Both candidates, Bill Leard and Chris Camp, have a history with Hart EMC.
Sgt. 1st Class Richard Camran Fleming, pictured above, is the new commander of Georgia State Patrol Hartwell Post 52 in Lavonia.

Sgt. 1st Class Richard Camran Fleming, pictured above, is the new commander of Georgia State Patrol Hartwell Post 52 in Lavonia.

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Georgia State Patrol Post 52 introduces new commander

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Lavonia — A familiar face has taken command of Georgia State Patrol Hartwell Post 52. Sgt. 1st Class Richard Camran Fleming, who was one of the troopers who opened the post in 2015, was promoted to commander June 16. “It’s an achievement,” Fleming said.
A Monday collision at the corner of S. Jackson and W. Gibson Streets, pictured above, resulted in no serious injuries according to officials.

A Monday collision at the corner of S. Jackson and W. Gibson Streets, pictured above, resulted in no serious injuries according to officials.

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Monday wreck among 3 at intersection this year

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
On Monday, June 28 there was a two-car collision at the intersection of S. Jackson and W. Gibson Streets, just short of the Coin Laundry on the corner. No serious injuries were reported.