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A plane rests on the runway at the Franklin-Hart Airport on Jan. 6.

A plane rests on the runway at the Franklin-Hart Airport on Jan. 6.

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Airport authority displeased with federal funding allotment

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Poor past management has resulted in the Franklin-Hart Airport missing out on thousands of dollars of federal money, airport authority officials indicated last week. At the airport authority meeting on Thursday, Jan.
The location seen above at 126 Franklin Street is planned to become home to the new restaurant 329 Bar & Grill.

The location seen above at 126 Franklin Street is planned to become home to the new restaurant 329 Bar & Grill.

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Restaurant planned for downtown Hartwell

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Rolling Chefs owner Omar Vega confirmed this week that he will be opening a new restaurant in Hartwell at the location most recently known as Backtracks.
Photo credit: Element5 Digital

Photo credit: Element5 Digital

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A look ahead at busy election year

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The year 2022 will be a big one for elections, with local, state and federal seats going up for vote this year. Locally, both the board of commissioners and the board of education will have positions on the ballot.
Tommy Beeson, left, awaits sentencing on Jan. 7 alongside his attorney F. Mayes Davison.

Tommy Beeson, left, awaits sentencing on Jan. 7 alongside his attorney F. Mayes Davison.

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Former Hart County doctor sentenced to 25 years in prison

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
A former Hart County doctor was sentenced Jan. 7 to 25 years in prison without parole after being found guilty in December of six charges related to child molestation.
Former Hart County High Schoolers and Georgia football equipment managers (from left to right) Kirby King Carter Banks Preston Mewborn stand field level at Lucas Oil Stadium before Monday night’s national championship game.

Former Hart County High Schoolers and Georgia football equipment managers (from left to right) Kirby King Carter Banks Preston Mewborn stand field level at Lucas Oil Stadium before Monday night’s national championship game.

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GEORGIA WINS NATIONAL TITLE; HCHS GRADS WATCH FROM SIDELINE

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
On Monday, Jan. 10, the Georgia Bulldogs’ 41-year championship drought was broken by the by beating Alabama’s Crimson Tide, 33-18, and three equipment managers from Hart County witnessed the long-awaited victory on the field in Indianapolis.
Crumpton appeared at her bond hearing from via Zoom from the Hart County Jail. Her attorney William Healan was in attendance at the Hart County proceeding.

Crumpton appeared at her bond hearing from via Zoom from the Hart County Jail. Her attorney William Healan was in attendance at the Hart County proceeding.

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Accused Hart Co. teacher granted $20,000 bond

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Corinna Crumpton, a Hart County High School teacher accused of two charges related to sexual correspondence with a student, was granted $20,000 bail by Hart County Superior Court Judge R. Chris Phelps on Friday, Jan. 7.
From left, Malachi Kelley, JL Lackey and Keegan Dye were presented the Captains’ Awards by head coach Rance Gillespie.

From left, Malachi Kelley, JL Lackey and Keegan Dye were presented the Captains’ Awards by head coach Rance Gillespie.

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Football players take home awards at banquet

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The Hart County football team held its annual banquet on Tuesday to celebrate the 2021 season. Coaches recognized the achievements of this season’s best performers on Tuesday, Jan. 11.
AJ Smith throws down his Franlkin Couty opponent at the Region Duals meet in Oconee County.

AJ Smith throws down his Franlkin Couty opponent at the Region Duals meet in Oconee County.

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Mat Dogs finish second in regional duals

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The Hart County High School wrestling team finished second at the 8-AAA Region duals meet on Saturday, Jan. 8. The Mat Dogs beat Stephens County to start the day before beating Franklin County in a back-and-forth battle, 36-34. A tough loss to Oconee County put the Dogs in second overall.