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Floyd holds the gift alongside incoming superintendent Jennifer Carter. Floyd is in his final month as superintendent.

Floyd holds the gift alongside incoming superintendent Jennifer Carter. Floyd is in his final month as superintendent.

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Floyd receives parting gift from colleagues

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Retiring School Superintendent Jay Floyd was honored last night at a cookout hosted by his staff. He was given several gifts including this photo of the Victory Bell at Herndon Stadium. The framed photo was taken by local photographer Bill Powell.
Pictured L-R: Jason Ford, Tammy Hutcherson, DruAnn Williams, Nancy Hardigree, Melissa Rice and Diane Evans.

Pictured L-R: Jason Ford, Tammy Hutcherson, DruAnn Williams, Nancy Hardigree, Melissa Rice and Diane Evans.

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Pelican’s SnoBalls receives facade grant

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Pelican’s SnoBalls, located on Railroad Street, recently received a $1,000 facade grant from Hartwell Main Street. The grant is intended to encourage current and future businesses to renovate or continue to keep up the appearance of their buildings.
Photo credit: Frances Gunn

Photo credit: Frances Gunn

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Georgia Farm Bureau celebrates 85th anniversary

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Georgia Farm Bureau will be celebrating 85 years on Friday.  The organization was founded on June 17, 1937, by a group of farmers from seven northwest Georgia counties who gathered at the Bartow County courthouse. That first meeting was organized by Robert M.
Jashon Gaines snags a pass over the head of Collins Hill defenders.

Jashon Gaines snags a pass over the head of Collins Hill defenders.

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Hart Co. football competes in UGA 7-on-7 camp

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Hart County High School football team traveled to Athens to test its skills against some of the best teams in the state on Tuesday, June 14.
Kingston Durham practices his ball handling skills in the YMCA gym.

Kingston Durham practices his ball handling skills in the YMCA gym.

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Kids kick it at soccer camp: YMCA begins summer camps with soccer

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Bell Family YMCA held a soccer camp this week for young players to sharpen their skills. The camp was the first of five camps offered this summer for kids under the age of 14. Due to the extreme heat, the camp was moved indoors this week into the gym.
Kay Cleveland shows off her coloring book, which serves as a map of historical places in Hartwell.

Kay Cleveland shows off her coloring book, which serves as a map of historical places in Hartwell.

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Kay Cleveland

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Everyone serves someone in one capacity or another, and whether that’s through politics, raising children, or business, serving is factored into it all. Kay Cleveland, 85, has made a life out of serving and she did it for the community and the family she loves.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
1938:  A county-wide library for Hart was assured when a committee made up of representatives from all  civic organizations, the city and county governments and the two boards of education met.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   June 7 •Jamal Clifford Davis, 28, of Queens, N.Y.
Houses along Alford Street in downtown Hartwell.

Houses along Alford Street in downtown Hartwell.

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Home buying ‘frenzy’ may be calming

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Hart County is part of a national trend indicating that the housing market could become a little more manageable for home buyers in the near future, according to real estate experts.
S Forest Street in downtown Hartwell.

S Forest Street in downtown Hartwell.

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Main Street receives 25th accreditation

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Hartwell Downtown Development Authority – Main Street Program has been designated as an Accredited Main Street Program for the 25th year.