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Aerators at the Hartwell sewage plant at work. The aerators are one of many facets of the plant that the city is looking to upgrade.

Aerators at the Hartwell sewage plant at work. The aerators are one of many facets of the plant that the city is looking to upgrade.

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City plans $12 million sewer plant improvement

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The City of Hartwell is planning to spend up to $12 million on improvements to its sewer plant. “This is a big project. We’re addressing a lot of operational things,” city manager Jon Herschell said.
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City’s bid for post-Christmas fishing event comes up short

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The city of Hartwell came up just short in a vote that would have brought a Santa-themed fishing event to town, according to Jason Ford, Economic and Community Development Director. The event hosted by fishing retailer Berkley fishing is called  “What does Santa do after Christmas?
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary makes its way through town as part of the 2021 Christmas parade in Hartwell.

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary makes its way through town as part of the 2021 Christmas parade in Hartwell.

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HARTWELL HOLDS CHRISTMAS PARADE

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
There was hardly a seat available for a mile along Franklin Street by the time the annual Christmas parade got under way in Hartwell on Sunday, Dec. 12. Hartwell families enjoyed the return to a normal parade after a couple of at least slightly abnormal events.
Officers talk to a driver after a wreck that took down a power line along Royston Highway,

Officers talk to a driver after a wreck that took down a power line along Royston Highway,

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First responders sent to 14 wrecks, 3 DUIs in 1 day

News Staff
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
In just one day, Hart County’s law enforcement responded to 14 wrecks and three DUIs, with five of the wrecks categorized as “serious.” The accidents on Tuesday, Dec. 14 started early in the morning and went throughout the day into the evening.
Photo of the small alleged threat posted inside a girls bathroom at Hart County High.

Photo of the small alleged threat posted inside a girls bathroom at Hart County High.

School system reacts to threat posted in bathroom

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Students, parents and faculty were on alert at Hart County High School on Friday, Dec. 10, after a potential threatening note was found on campus. According to authorities, the note was written on a piece of paper found in a girl’s bathroom. It was discovered on Thursday, Dec. 9.
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Hartwell’s AARP last one remaining in region

News Staff
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Hartwell’s AARP managed to stay alive through a pandemic that shuttered many organizations like it, and is determined to continue its work as a force for good. AARP chapters across the state of Georgia suffered from the pandemic and soon collapsed due to numerous circumstances their members faced.
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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
1915: Mr. S.F. Hembree, of Route 5, killed a wild feral pig near his farm that weighed in at 625 pounds. Mr. Hembree summed up his kill in three words: “That’s some hog.
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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Nov. 30 •A man was arrested and charged with family violence simple battery. Dec.
Alongside Hart County Chamber of Commerce members, Alan Powell and Red Clay Property employees open the new office in Hartwell at 3059 Ridge Road.

Alongside Hart County Chamber of Commerce members, Alan Powell and Red Clay Property employees open the new office in Hartwell at 3059 Ridge Road.

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State House Rep. Powell opens Red Clay Properties in Hartwell

News Staff
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
For State Representative Alan Powell, working as a politician means doing what is best for his constituents. Working as the owner of Red Clay Properties is what he loves to do for himself and his employees.
Hart County band directors Alan Tolbert (left), Ron Jonson (center) and Stacey Wade (right) in 2017. Wade was the director between the tenures of Jonson and Tolbert .

Hart County band directors Alan Tolbert (left), Ron Jonson (center) and Stacey Wade (right) in 2017. Wade was the director between the tenures of Jonson and Tolbert .

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Late band director leaves musical mark on HCHS

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Former Hart County band director Ron Jonson’s contagious love for music left a legacy of music educators impacting the Hart County band program to this day. Jonson passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 30, at the age of 78.