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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
  The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Oct. 12 •A man was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing. Oct. 13 •Brian Taylor Chastain, 45, of Royston, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, probation violation and violation of family violence order.
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Superintendent reports North Hart traffic improvements

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
A small change at North Hart Elementary alleviated years of traffic headaches on Lavonia Highway. At the Oct. 18, Hart County Board of Education meeting, superintendent Jay Floyd said he has received positive feedback from many people on the addition of an additional car rider line at North Hart.
Physique Boutique employee (L-R) MattiGrace, Ashley Barry, Miyana Vaca and Lauren Lee demonstrate techniques on the gym's suspension bars.

Physique Boutique employee (L-R) MattiGrace, Ashley Barry, Miyana Vaca and Lauren Lee demonstrate techniques on the gym's suspension bars.

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Gym exclusively for women opens in Hartwell

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Physique Boutique, Hartwell’s first women-only gym, opened last week at 88 S Forest. The studio — which offers personal and group training, nutritional guidance and regular weight training / gym-use — was the brainchild of developer Charlene Fields.
Halloween is all of October for Caitlin and Anna Bailey who attended Depot Day on Oct. 16.

Halloween is all of October for Caitlin and Anna Bailey who attended Depot Day on Oct. 16.

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Visitors flood downtown for Depot Day, HartOberFest

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Clear skies with a cool breeze awaited visitors Saturday, Oct. 16 at the jointly-organized Depot Day and HartOberFest. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., vendors lined Depot Street with a variety of products, foods and services for a packed crowd.
Advance voting continues through Oct. 29 on weekdays and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Advance voting continues through Oct. 29 on weekdays and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Candidates tackle issues with 2 weeks until election: Hartwell growth central focus for city council contenders

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Growth in Hartwell is a hot topic among candidates running for positions in the city this November. The Hartwell Sun interviewed the candidates on the ballot for mayor and Hartwell City Council to find out what issues are important to them and how they plan to tackle those issues.
Eleven city council candidates gathered Tuesday night at the Hart County Library for a public forum. Citizens posed questions for candidates who are up for election Nov. 3.

Eleven city council candidates gathered Tuesday night at the Hart County Library for a public forum. Citizens posed questions for candidates who are up for election Nov. 3.

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Oglesby addresses charges: ‘I’ve got somebody better than The Hartwell Sun... His name is Jesus’

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
On Tuesday, Oct. 19, former Hart County commissioner R.C. Oglesby stood among 10 other candidates seeking elected office in the city of Hartwell to address questions from voters. One such voter at the Hart County Library forum asked Oglesby about felony charges he currently faces.
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HCHS to host Fields of Faith

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Students from Hart and Elbert Counties will join thousands of other youth on athletic fields across the nation on Wednesday, October 27 to share their Christian faith with fellow students during the 18th annual national Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ (FCA, www.fca.org) Fields of Faith event.
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Hartwell residents organize tribute to late beloved artist

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Saturday evening at the Elberton Arts Center will be a memorial tribute to Jason Amani Tasi, belovedly known as “Tasi,” a former Elbert County native, Vanna resident and owner of Tasi Tattoo in Royston. Tasi, who would’ve turned 43 Oct. 12, passed away unexpectedly Oct.