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Fireworks light up the night sky around Lake Hartwell after hours on Saturday, June 25.

Fireworks light up the night sky around Lake Hartwell after hours on Saturday, June 25.

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Hartwell celebrates Pre-Fourth

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The annual Pre-Fourth Extravaganza took place in Hartwell on Saturday, arguably the most notable festival weekend each year. A record amount of more than 160 vendor booths attended the parade and market portion and a similarly large crowd made its way to Hartwell for the festivities.
Georgia State Patrol blocks the entrance of Ritz near Lavonia, June 20, after the facility received shooting threats.

Georgia State Patrol blocks the entrance of Ritz near Lavonia, June 20, after the facility received shooting threats.

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‘Person of interest’ under investigation for shooting threats

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Update 1:00 p.m. June 29, 2022 Law enforcement identified a person of interest last week related to shooting threats texted to Ritz Instrument Transformers employees on June 20 and June 22.
The plot of land purchased by the Hart County Board of Education, pictured above, is on 67.82 acres along Bowman Highway.

The plot of land purchased by the Hart County Board of Education, pictured above, is on 67.82 acres along Bowman Highway.

Charter System buys 67-acre plot for ‘future growth’

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The Hart County Charter System is purchasing 67.82 acres on Bowman Highway for “future growth,” according to superintendent Jay Floyd. In a called meeting on June 27, the Hart County Board of Education approved entering into contract between G.F. Parker Inc.
HCMS coach Kim Thomas gives EmmaKate White some pointers to improve her pitching.

HCMS coach Kim Thomas gives EmmaKate White some pointers to improve her pitching.

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Hart County High School hosts youth softball camp

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The Hart County High School softball team held a camp on June 20 and 21 to help youth players hone their skills. The camp lasted from 8 to 11:30 a.m. both days and the campers worked on skills such as hitting, pitching, bunting, fielding and base running.
Marlee Bowers throws a strike in a strong pitching defensive performance, limiting Franklin County to three runs.

Marlee Bowers throws a strike in a strong pitching defensive performance, limiting Franklin County to three runs.

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Hart softball state bound: Hart beats Franklin to win District 7 tournament

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The Hart County Little League 8-to-10-year-old All-Star softball team was crowned District 7 Champion after beating Franklin County twice this past weekend. Hart played Franklin in a best of three series to determine the District 7 representative in the state tournament.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   June 14 •Austin Bryce Isom, 26, of Canon, was arrested and charged with crossing guard lines with drugs, DUI, driving without headlights when required, driving with suspended or revoked license, possession of methamphetamines...
Pictured L-R: Jessica Seawright, Hart County Education Foundation president, Barbara Cronic, Synovus representative and Bobbie Busha, Hart County Education Foundation executive director.

Pictured L-R: Jessica Seawright, Hart County Education Foundation president, Barbara Cronic, Synovus representative and Bobbie Busha, Hart County Education Foundation executive director.

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Synovus donates to REACH scholarship fund

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The Hart County Education Foundation accepted a $1,000 donation last week from Synovus of Hartwell to benefit the REACH Hart scholarship.
Finance director Donna Jones, left, was among those recognized for excellence in financial reporting. Board Chair Kim Pierce is pictured right.

Finance director Donna Jones, left, was among those recognized for excellence in financial reporting. Board Chair Kim Pierce is pictured right.

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Hart County Board of Education recognized for financial reporting

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The Hart County Board of Education was recognized at the state level for excellence in financial reporting. The board was recently honored with the Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting from the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts for the 2021 fiscal year.
Photo credit: Aaron Sousa

Photo credit: Aaron Sousa

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Short-term rental issue needs compromises

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
We are glad to see the Hart County Board of Commissioners listening to “both sides” in the recent short-term rental ordinance issue. As is the case with most controversial topics that come before our county’s elected officials, this issue is nuanced.