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Post office tightens package delivery policy

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Many people have received a slip of paper in their Hartwell post office box that says as of June 1, the post office will no longer be able to deliver any packages addressed only to your street address. Postmaster Doug Bailey clarified the services the post office will no longer be providing.
Photo submittd - Multiple vehicles, including the one pictured, were struck by rocks Monday launched from a sling shot, the sheriff said, on Reed Creek Highway.

Photo submittd - Multiple vehicles, including the one pictured, were struck by rocks Monday launched from a sling shot, the sheriff said, on Reed Creek Highway.

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Sheriff: 12 vehicles struck by rocks from teenagers’ sling shot

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged for their alleged roles in shooting a dozen cars with rocks via a “high-powered sling shot”, the sheriff confirmed. Multiple reports were made to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office around 10:30 a.m.
Submitted photo - Front Row: From left to right, Eli Alewine, Case Cothran, Ian Robertson, Alex McBride. Back Row: AnnaMarie Harrison, Lukas Smith, Destiny Soto, Ashleigh Jones, Tyler Bowers, Nancy Beth Webb, Garrett Ray, Caleb Carter, Emma Shiflet, Paige Wilson, Grace Wilson, Brandi Shiflet, Kennedi Huff.

Submitted photo - Front Row: From left to right, Eli Alewine, Case Cothran, Ian Robertson, Alex McBride. Back Row: AnnaMarie Harrison, Lukas Smith, Destiny Soto, Ashleigh Jones, Tyler Bowers, Nancy Beth Webb, Garrett Ray, Caleb Carter, Emma Shiflet, Paige Wilson, Grace Wilson, Brandi Shiflet, Kennedi Huff.

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Hart County 4-H comes out on top at DPA

News Staff
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
DPA, or District Project Achievement, is one of Georgia 4-H’s cornerstone programs.  It teaches youth to research a topic of their choice, organize their thoughts and write a 3-6 minute speech, create visual aids to support their speech, and public speaking skills.
Submitted photo - Pictured are Bob Lundberg (right) and Brian Metzger (left), HaRAC Board Member.

Submitted photo - Pictured are Bob Lundberg (right) and Brian Metzger (left), HaRAC Board Member.

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Art Center starts scholarship fund

News Staff
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
In honor of Evelyn Lundberg’s tireless devotion to the Hart Regional Arts Council, upon the occasion of her passing and with the blessing and endowment from her husband, Bob Lundberg, the ‘Evelyn Lundberg Art Camp Scholarship Fund’ has been established.
the lake side of the Valhaly home.

the lake side of the Valhaly home.

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Gardens of Hart

News Staff
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Pictured are shots from the Gardens of Hart Tour hosted by the Hart County Botanical Garden. For this year’s theme, organizers highlighted some of the most picturesque residences in Hartwell.
Do you have a great photo of summertime on the lake?

Do you have a great photo of summertime on the lake?

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CNI photo contest returns for summer edition of Lake Living

News Staff
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Do you have a great photo of summertime on the lake? Have you caught a fabulous fish on an area lake? Lake Living magazine is now accepting submissions for photography that could be featured on the cover of the magazine’s summer 2021 edition.
The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: May 19 • Alexis Paige Beyer, 26, 154 Stilwood Drive, was arrested and charged with DUI, failure to stop for stop sign, possession of a schedule IV controlled substance and possession of drug related objects.
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School bus driver sub laments education relief eligibility

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Hart County School employees saw a bonus supplement to their April payroll check. However, not everyone who works for the school system received the benefit. Charlene Davis, a part-time retired substitute bus driver, did not receive any supplement to her pay.
Submitted photo - From left to right, Farm Bureau office manager Tina Simmons, award winner Sydney Smith and Young Farmer & Rancher chairman Brian Fleming.

Submitted photo - From left to right, Farm Bureau office manager Tina Simmons, award winner Sydney Smith and Young Farmer & Rancher chairman Brian Fleming.

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Hart County valedictorian wins art contest

News Staff
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Sydney Smith was recently named the state winner in the Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) High School Art Contest.