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Phot Credit: Manoj Kulkarni

Phot Credit: Manoj Kulkarni

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Hartwell Makers Festival set for spring edition

News Staff
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The Hartwell Makers Festival (HMF) is coming back April 9, to showcase the best art and craftsmanship that Hart County and the surrounding region has to offer. The spring market will have over 40 different local makers exhibiting items ranging from food, furniture, art work and more.
Megan McCurley joins a large Hartwell contingency and cuts the ribbon on the new Doula at Hart office at 236 W. Franklin Street.

Megan McCurley joins a large Hartwell contingency and cuts the ribbon on the new Doula at Hart office at 236 W. Franklin Street.

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Doula at Hart opens Hartwell office

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Doula at Hart celebrated the opening of its physical location with a ribbon cutting on March 29. The agency for birth and postpartum support launched last year and moved into its space at 236 W. Franklin St. in Hartwell in January, 2022.
Pictured above are a pair of 19th century grave markers cleaned and restored by Hart County resident Buck Chapman.

Pictured above are a pair of 19th century grave markers cleaned and restored by Hart County resident Buck Chapman.

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Man preserves historic graves at New Harmony Methodist

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Hart County is a land that is steeped in history. County resident Buck Chapman wants to preserve that history by capturing it at New Harmony Methodist Church so others can see it too.
Hart County High School 10th grade student Trinati Pinkston

Hart County High School 10th grade student Trinati Pinkston

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Hart Co. students win competition for young authors

News Staff
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The Hart County Charter System is proud to announce that two system-wide Young Georgia Author contest winners have been selected as Pioneer RESA Region winners for the contest and will be moving on to the state competition.
From left to right, Gretchen Torrence and Valerie and Bill Hinesley, stand near one of the new conifers and the heart-shaped rock along the conifer walk, The trio played large roles in the walk’s inception.

From left to right, Gretchen Torrence and Valerie and Bill Hinesley, stand near one of the new conifers and the heart-shaped rock along the conifer walk, The trio played large roles in the walk’s inception.

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Hart County Botanical unveils conifer walk

News Staff
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Some 60 people were in attendance on Sunday, March 27 for the introduction of the newest attraction at the Hart County Botanical Garden.
Jake, left, and Ricky Carter.

Jake, left, and Ricky Carter.

Commissioner, son out on $30,000 bond

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Hart County commissioner Ricky Carter and his son Jake Carter were each granted bond at $30,000 on March 24 in a case in which they’re accused of assault, battery and cruelty to children among other charges.
Photo Credit: Braden Collum

Photo Credit: Braden Collum

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Track Dogs compete in Athens

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The Hart County High School track and field teams finished well in the Loch Johnson Invitational 2022 this past weekend. The boys team finished second overall out of 20 teams at the meet in Athens on March 19. The girls placed seventh among 16 other teams.
Payne Oglesby tees off on hole three against White County.

Payne Oglesby tees off on hole three against White County.

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Boys golf stays undefeated

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The Hart County High School boys golf team remained unbeaten after winning over White County, while the girls team lost to the Warriors. Last week, Hart County hosted Elbert County. The Dogs prevailed in a close match with the Blue Devils, 178-180.