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Wednesday, December 29, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Dec.
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City insurance accepts coverage for home damaged by sewage

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
More than a month after a Hartwell family’s home was flooded with sewage, the city’s insurance is covering the costs of the damage. On Nov. 15, Lauren and Alex Emmons awoke to a “volcano of poop” coming out of their toilet and covering their home at 87 Laurel Street.
American Legion Post 109 had the above promotion at the Hart County Courthouse Square for much of December.

American Legion Post 109 had the above promotion at the Hart County Courthouse Square for much of December.

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WREATHS ACROSS HART COUNTY: Sponsors purchase 954 wreaths for late veterans

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
About 30 volunteers showed up in the rain on Dec. 18 to place wreaths upon the graves of late Hart County veterans. Sponsors of the Wreaths Across America program purchased 954 wreaths this year for graves in Hart County.
The unit at Bell’s shopping center in Hartwell that will likely soon be home to an Ace Hardware.

The unit at Bell’s shopping center in Hartwell that will likely soon be home to an Ace Hardware.

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Ace Hardware planned for shopping center formerly known as Bell’s

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
The new owners of the former Bell’s shopping center plan to add an ACE Hardware to the area as well as more development in the future. Hartwell mayor Brandon Johnson said the new owner Preston Bullock owns several Ace Hardware stores, including one in Lavonia, and currently lives in Hart County.
A view of a small portion of the 46.53-acre lot at Oakview Crossing.

A view of a small portion of the 46.53-acre lot at Oakview Crossing.

City sells Oakview Crossing property to developer

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
An investment group called Mosaic Capital closed on the Oakview Crossing property this week to make the city whole on the remainder of a $1 million dollar loan. Oakview Crossing is the 46.53-acre development site between Walmart and the Ingles Shopping Center in Hartwell.
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McDonald’s Shootout next week

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The 14th Annual McDonald’s Shootout will take place next week at Hart County High School. The three-day basketball tournament will kick off on Dec. 27 and games will begin at 10 a.m. and the last game will begin at 8:30 p.m. each day.