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Hart County firefighters respond to fire in downtown Hartwell in 2013.

Hart County firefighters respond to fire in downtown Hartwell in 2013.

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No jurisdictions for fire departments when danger arrives

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
One of our biggest fears is seeing everything that we hold valuable engulfed in flames and reduced to ash. Or to wake up in the middle of the night to find the room full of smoke. Unlike other fears that rarely are a threat, many people know someone whose life has been changed because of a fire.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Students of Hart County continue to impress

News Staff
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
We are extremely proud of the achievements of our youth in this community. Every young generation holds the fate of its area’s future, and if the achievements we’ve covered in recent years are any indication, Hart County is in good hands.
Wyatt Smith (8) admiring the engine of a 1969 Mach 1 Mustang.

Wyatt Smith (8) admiring the engine of a 1969 Mach 1 Mustang.

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Nancy Hart Masonic Lodge hosts car show

News Staff
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
On Sep. 25, the Nancy Hart Masonic Lodge put together a car show to help raise money for the Children’s Masonic Home in Macon, Ga.
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The Hartwell Sun

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BOC aims to change state annexation laws

News Staff
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
On Sep. 14, members of the Hart County Board of Commissioners expressed they would be prioritizing communicating with state legislators to change the annexation and arbitration laws impacting Hart County residents.
Principal Kevin Gaines presents student Ethan McDowell with his commended student designation.

Principal Kevin Gaines presents student Ethan McDowell with his commended student designation.

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National Merit Scholarship commends HCHS student

News Staff
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Hart County High School Principal Kevin Gaines announced this week that Ethan McDowell was named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.
From left to right, Mindy Wise, Tammy Fyre, Barbara Stowe and Claire Beggs display the new dolls at Hart Life will be used as part of the Earn While You Learn program.

From left to right, Mindy Wise, Tammy Fyre, Barbara Stowe and Claire Beggs display the new dolls at Hart Life will be used as part of the Earn While You Learn program.

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Hart Life receives life-like dolls for pregnancy program

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The Earn While you Learn program at Hart Life is a service for young pregnant women in Hart County which encourages and rewards willingness to learn how to be a good mother. Last week, the organization introduced 23 life-like, interactive baby dolls to their inventory.
First responders converse at the scene of a Monday wreck along Reed Creek Highway in Hartwell.

First responders converse at the scene of a Monday wreck along Reed Creek Highway in Hartwell.

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GSP: 3 people injured but stable after dangerous Reed Creek Highway wreck

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Three people were transported to the hospital after a car accident in Hartwell on Monday, Sept. 27. Georgia State Patrol corporal William Jordan said the accident occurred at the intersection of Woodlake Landing and Reed Creek Highway at approximately 8:45 a.m.
Hartwell resident and rookie hunter Makenzie Clark proudly displays the result of her first ever bow shot.

Hartwell resident and rookie hunter Makenzie Clark proudly displays the result of her first ever bow shot.

Luck of the Draw: First time bow hunter takes down 2 deer with 1 shot

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Experienced, and even highly effective, hunters could go their whole lives without killing two deer with one bow shot. For Hartwell resident MaKenzie Clark, that achievement incredibly came on her first shot in the wild.
Rendering of the proposed sidewalk area along Howell Street in Hartwell.

Rendering of the proposed sidewalk area along Howell Street in Hartwell.

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City to update Howell Street with sidewalks, other aesthetics

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The city is remodeling the streetscape of East Howell Street as part of a bigger vision to make Hartwell more walkable. Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city council wants to turn their attention towards walk-ability and connecting neighborhoods to downtown by improving sidewalks.