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Jason Ford, currently Hartwell’s economic and community development director, treats a child overseas during his time as a medic for our armed forces.

Jason Ford, currently Hartwell’s economic and community development director, treats a child overseas during his time as a medic for our armed forces.

Hartwell city planner, combat medic says interacting with community’s vets should be priority this Nov. 11

Across the country Veterans Day is a day to honor the brave men and women of America for their service in the armed forces. Hartwell economic and community development director Jason Ford is one of those brave individuals who has served and on Nov.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

#THROWBACK THURSDAY

1989: Former paratrooper of the famed 101st Airborne Division, Bob Dunning, revisited the Netherlands in northwestern Europe to celebrate the Dutch Liberation Festival in Amsterdam.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

The Blotter

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Oct. 27 •A man was arrested and charged with family violence simple battery and aggravated assault. Oct.
One of the HCCT actors welcomes his guests to Harvey’s Twisted Birthday Party.

One of the HCCT actors welcomes his guests to Harvey’s Twisted Birthday Party.

HCCT hosts ‘twisted’ Halloween experience

For those looking for a fright on Halloween, Harvey’s Twisted Birthday Party in downtown Hartwell offered thrill seekers a haunt they won’t soon forget. On Halloween weekend, visitors gathered at 83 Depot St.
Tim Strickland proudly displays his award for 31 years of service and his award for driving a million miles or 30 yea without a preventable accident.

Tim Strickland proudly displays his award for 31 years of service and his award for driving a million miles or 30 yea without a preventable accident.

Longtime mail carrier awarded in retirement

After more than 31 years behind the wheel, Tim Strickland has hung up the postal worker cap. With his retirement, Strickland received two awards: one for his 31 years of service and one for a million miles, or 30 years, without a preventable accident.
Savannah Market, located at 53 Savannah Street.

Savannah Market, located at 53 Savannah Street.

Reopened Hartwell convenience store receives beer/wine license

A new corner grocery store on Savannah Street will now be able to sell alcohol from their store. The Savannah Market has reopened at 53 Savannah St. and will now be able to sell beer and wine after the city council approved their licence by split decision at their Nov. 1 meeting.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Hart Co. grad rate highest since 2005

The Georgia Department of Education announced the 2021 graduation rates on October 21, and the Hart County Charter System recorded one of the best in the state with a 97% rate.
Investigators in first responders check out the scene Monday after a 95-year-old woman drove into the side wall of Hartwell Animal Hospital at 60 Leard Street.

Investigators in first responders check out the scene Monday after a 95-year-old woman drove into the side wall of Hartwell Animal Hospital at 60 Leard Street.

Woman drives into side of animal hospital

A 95-year-old woman hit the south-facing wall of the Hartwell Animal Hospital Monday afternoon. The woman was pulling into the lot at 60 Leard Street and attempting to park when she struck the building, said Hartwell officer Matthew Dutton.
From left to right, Kassadi Saunders, Sara Castro, Ellen Davenport, Zainab Saccoh, Diane Merritt, Howard Curry, Emily Dukes, Pooja Bangera, Rosanna Cruz-Bibb, Aries Aviles, and Flavio Salgedo Avila. The team was assembled to research the grave site outside Harmony Grove Baptist Church in an attempt to add it to the National Historic Register.

From left to right, Kassadi Saunders, Sara Castro, Ellen Davenport, Zainab Saccoh, Diane Merritt, Howard Curry, Emily Dukes, Pooja Bangera, Rosanna Cruz-Bibb, Aries Aviles, and Flavio Salgedo Avila. The team was assembled to research the grave site outside Harmony Grove Baptist Church in an attempt to add it to the National Historic Register.

Locals, UGA students study Harmony Grove grave site in hopes of adding it on National Historic Register

On Saturday Oct. 30, a group of UGA students came to research a post-American Civil War cemetery that contained the graves of several slaves in hopes of placing it on the National Historic Register for its significance in history. Down the backroads of Canon, GA.