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Bill Leard, pictured above at the annual Hart Electric Membership Corporation meeting, was named the next board member for the organization.

Bill Leard, pictured above at the annual Hart Electric Membership Corporation meeting, was named the next board member for the organization.

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EMC holds annual convention; Leard voted onto board

News Staff
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
The annual meeting held by the Hart Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) always draws a big crowd, and this year was no exception, with 730 people in attendance. The meeting was held on Thursday, July 21 at Hart County High School.
The soon-to-open jungle gym at Bell Family YMCA.

The soon-to-open jungle gym at Bell Family YMCA.

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YMCA installs playground

News Staff
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
A new playground has been installed on the Bell YMCA campus, its first ever, and eager children are looking forward to when it officially opens so they can play.
Hartwell Chamber members and other local leaders met earlier this month for a ribbon cutting at Hartwell Cabins & RVa, located at 700 Parkdale Drive in Hartwell.

Hartwell Chamber members and other local leaders met earlier this month for a ribbon cutting at Hartwell Cabins & RVa, located at 700 Parkdale Drive in Hartwell.

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Hartwell Cabins & RVs cut ribbon

News Staff
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Hartwell Cabins and RVs, located at 700 Parkdale Drive in Hartwell, was established in 2021 by business partners Justin Berelc and Warren Hershberger.
EMS carefully loads burn victim Grayson Webb into an emergency helicopter Tuesday.

EMS carefully loads burn victim Grayson Webb into an emergency helicopter Tuesday.

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Jet ski maintenance accident leaves employee with burns

News Staff
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
An 18-year-old was airlifted to the Augusta Burn Center on Monday, July 25. Grayson Webb, an employee at Dock Depot, located on Vickery Street, was working on a jet ski when the jet ski experienced a small fuel explosion.
Hundreds of mourners gathered Sunday to honor the memory of Charly and Kelli Schell at the Lonnie Burns Fine Arts Center.

Hundreds of mourners gathered Sunday to honor the memory of Charly and Kelli Schell at the Lonnie Burns Fine Arts Center.

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Community floods to Schell memorial

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
On Sunday, July 24, a memorial service was held for Charly and Kelli Schell at the Lonnie Burns Fine Arts Center at Hart County High School, and hundreds of family and friends came to remember them for their service to the community of Hart County.
Photo credit: Tierra Mallorca

Photo credit: Tierra Mallorca

Commissioners approve short-term rental ordinance

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
On Tuesday, July 26, the Hart County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a short-term rental ordinance that will require property owners to follow certain county regulations when leasing their property.
Hartwell staple Vinson Brown stands in front of his pristine lake front property in Hartwell.

Hartwell staple Vinson Brown stands in front of his pristine lake front property in Hartwell.

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Vinson Brown is loving life

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
On a pristine lake front property, Vinson Brown, 88, looks out from his porch to watch the two bald eagles that congregate to his house on a weekly basis in search of food.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
1978: A member of the Hart County Board of Finance used a county road scrape to ‘smooth out’ a driveway on his farm, according to The Hartwell Sun. The work covered an area of about 200 yards and the scrape was only used for about 30 minutes.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   July 12 •A man was arrested and charged with probation violation on Royston Highway. •Dean Borud, 57, of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with DUI and failure to drive within a single lane.