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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.
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Sheriff: Plans for new Hart Co. jail progressing

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Planning for the new Hart County jail is nearly complete and Sheriff Mike Cleveland expects the Board of Commissioners to vote on an option at a meeting next month. In July, the commissioners  selected Charles Black Construction Company, Inc. as the construction manager-at-risk for the jail project.
Dakota Phillips goes for the kill against Stephens County at the Volleydogs’ last home match on Sept. 14.

Dakota Phillips goes for the kill against Stephens County at the Volleydogs’ last home match on Sept. 14.

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Volleyball gets wins on the road

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The Hart County Volleyball teams seems unstoppable as they get four wins on the road this past week. On Thursday, Sept. 16 the Volleydogs travelled to Athens to face Athens Christian and Lakeview Academy out of Gainesville.
Pickleball pro Mark Price helps students with their technique at the YMCA in Hartwell.

Pickleball pro Mark Price helps students with their technique at the YMCA in Hartwell.

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Pickleball tourney this weekend

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The Lake Hartwell Pickleball Club welcomed a professional pickleball player this week ahead of their first fall tournament. Pro Mark Price came to Hartwell to teach a two-day  pickleball clinic at the Bell Family YMCA.
Running back JL Lackey throws down a Westside defender in Anderson, S.C. in one of his five touchdowns on Friday, Sept. 17.

Running back JL Lackey throws down a Westside defender in Anderson, S.C. in one of his five touchdowns on Friday, Sept. 17.

Bulldogs run over rams

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The Hart County Bulldogs pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Westside High School Rams 63-28. The Hart County offense continued to dominate with  total 555 yards, 413 of those on the ground, in their win over Westside on Sept. 17 in Anderson, S.
Archived photo Hart County police chief Anthony Davis, left, presents officer Matthew Dutton with the department’s Medal of Valor in February for his response to a murder in January.

Archived photo Hart County police chief Anthony Davis, left, presents officer Matthew Dutton with the department’s Medal of Valor in February for his response to a murder in January.

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Steady as she goes for reliable Hartwell police

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Hartwell police chief Anthony Davis said his department isn’t exactly doing anything flashy lately and keeping the order in Hartwell has been a relatively smooth process. “We’re just doing day-today work,” Davis said, “My folks just come in, do their job and go home everyday.
The Hart County JROTC competes in the tire flip.

The Hart County JROTC competes in the tire flip.

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JROTC performs well in Raider meet

News Staff
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The Hart County High School JROTC program found its will to grind through the grueling circuit and obstacle course this past weekend to finish strong in the region. On Sep.
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Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
1937: Mrs. Andrew O’Neil liked to feed the animals that came up to her home whenever she could. One day she found herself feeding one of the squirrels in her yard some peanuts.