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Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun Railroad Street Park as of June 22. Work is still being done at the location ahead of its July 10 opening.

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun Railroad Street Park as of June 22. Work is still being done at the location ahead of its July 10 opening.

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Railroad Street Park set to open in July

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
The revitalization of Railroad Street, an idea first proposed in 2012, is hitting a major milestone with the opening of the Railroad Street Park.
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HARTWELL TWISTER SPOTLIGHT: Maddie Dault

News Staff
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Maddie Dault started gymnastics classes at the age of two and started competing in 2017. Her favorite event is uneven bars. Her two favorite skills are a handstand back hand-spring combination on the balance beam and a front   aerial on the floor.
Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun Peggy Tucker poses next to the Nancy Hart monument near Old 29 Highway in Hartwell. Tucker helped to procure the monument and plant the adjacent garden.

Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun Peggy Tucker poses next to the Nancy Hart monument near Old 29 Highway in Hartwell. Tucker helped to procure the monument and plant the adjacent garden.

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Peggy Tucker is loving life

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
If you’ve lived in Hartwell for more than a few years, chances are you know who Peggy Tucker is.
Conner Bentley displays his awards at the Georgia State FFA Lawnmower Operation and Maintenance Career Development Event.

Conner Bentley displays his awards at the Georgia State FFA Lawnmower Operation and Maintenance Career Development Event.

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Hart County Middle Schooler places at maintenance competition

News Staff
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Hart County Middle FFA member Conner Bentley competed in the Georgia State FFA Lawnmower Operation and Maintenance Career Development Event (CDE) at Camp John Hope in Fort Valley, Ga on Saturday March 27th.
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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
1947 — Tower crewman were expected to arrive in Hartwell to erect a 235 foot radio tower for the regional radio. Construction engineer Robt. L.
The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: June 9 •Retta Michelle Crisp, 47, 3301 Abbeville Highway, Anderson, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamines.
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Baker becomes youngest elected official

News Staff
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
By Josh Brannen For The Sun Emily Abiegail Baker has now made the transition from youngest elected official to youngest sworn in official as District Supervisor for Hart County. At just 21 years old she is the newest board member for the Broad River Soil and Water Conservation District.
File photo - Musician Phil Duncan entertains Hartwell during the 2019 Pre-Fourth festival.

File photo - Musician Phil Duncan entertains Hartwell during the 2019 Pre-Fourth festival.

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Hartwell braces for return of Pre-Fourth

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Hartwell’s biggest summer event is back this year for its 44th edition. The Pre-Fourth celebration will be on Saturday, June 26 and consist of two parts: an arts and crafts festival in the morning, and a fireworks show at night. The celebration around the courthouse square will be from 8:30 a.m.
Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun - Sequilyous Mclendon, senior care advocate, poses in front of the mission statement at the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence.

Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun - Sequilyous Mclendon, senior care advocate, poses in front of the mission statement at the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence.

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Local advocacy groups combat elder abuse

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. On the issue of abuse, the age group may be less considered by the public than other demographics, but every year an estimated 2.1 million older Americans are victims of physical, psychological and other forms of abuse or neglect.
Submitted photo - Standing: Left to right, Ann Ayers, Jill Walker, Sylvia Floyd, Carolyn Burrell and Sandra Brown. Seated: Left to right, PT President Linda Harris, Mayor Johnson, and State President of the Garden Club of Georgia Peggy Tucker.

Submitted photo - Standing: Left to right, Ann Ayers, Jill Walker, Sylvia Floyd, Carolyn Burrell and Sandra Brown. Seated: Left to right, PT President Linda Harris, Mayor Johnson, and State President of the Garden Club of Georgia Peggy Tucker.

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City recognizes National Garden Week

News Staff
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
National Garden Week is firmly rooted and growing in Hartwell. Each year, during the first week in June, members of the Pine Tree Garden Club encourage members to participate in projects to educate the community on how to be a better caretaker of the land.