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The recommended pause on administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for COVID-19 has been lifted

The recommended pause on administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for COVID-19 has been lifted

CDC lifts pause on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
The recommended pause on administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for COVID-19 has been lifted, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Color the World Bright, a organization of art students from the Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia, add a splash of color to the wall of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce building with a new mural.

Color the World Bright, a organization of art students from the Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia, add a splash of color to the wall of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce building with a new mural.

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UGA art students complete mural at Hartwell Chamber

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
A colorful mural now graces the south facing wall at the Hart County Chamber of Commerce building in downtown Hartwell. Color the World Bright, a group of students from the University of Georgia Lamar Dodd School of Art, painted the entire wall over the course of this past weekend.
The Hartwell Sun

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Hart Co. superintendent proposes millage decrease

Grayson Williams
Thursday, April 22, 2021
School officials are hoping to be able to lower property taxes in Hart County this year. During a discussion about the fiscal year 2022 budget at the Hart County Board of Education’s regular meeting Monday night, Hart County Superintendent Jay Floyd presented revenue estimates for the school system.
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News Staff
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: April 14 • Tyler Brice Alewine, 31, 1910 Vanna Road, Royston, was arrested and charged with DUI, endangering a child by DUI, failure to drive within a single lane, open container and violation of window tint law.
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Gold Star marker to be dedicated

News Staff
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
A patriotic event is scheduled for Saturday, May 15 at 10:30 a.m. on the Veteran’s Memorial Grounds located at 165 West Franklin Street in Hartwell, Georgia.   This solemn event is the rededication of the Blue Star Marker and the dedication of the Gold Star Marker.
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Farmer’s Market opening May 1

News Staff
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
   The Farmer’s Market will open from 7 a.m. until 12 p.m. Saturday, May 1, in The Hartwell Sun parking lot. (We will only be open on Saturdays.) There will be lettuce, spinach, sugar peas, onions, pecans, arugula, cilantro, pies, jelly, plants, jewelry, and more. All local farmers are welcome.
Command Sergeant Major Joe T. Hill was honored Monday night at the Hart County Board of Education meeting with a Hart County High School Diploma.

Command Sergeant Major Joe T. Hill was honored Monday night at the Hart County Board of Education meeting with a Hart County High School Diploma.

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Veteran honored with diploma

News Staff
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Command Sergeant Major Joe T. Hill was honored Monday night at the Hart County Board of Education meeting with a Hart County High School Diploma. After dropping out of Hart County High School in 1963 to have a job to help his family, Hill served in the military for three decades in the U.S. Army.
Dr. Leslie Fordham’s animal science students took a trip to Wakefield Farm in Hartwell on Friday, April 16.

Dr. Leslie Fordham’s animal science students took a trip to Wakefield Farm in Hartwell on Friday, April 16.

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Wakefield Farm hosts college trip

News Staff
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Dr. Leslie Fordham’s animal science students took a trip to Wakefield Farm in Hartwell on Friday, April 16. Wakefield Farm general manager Scott Fleming gave the students a lesson on raising cattle and took the students on a tour of the farm. The trip was facilitated by Georgia Archway program.
Submitted photo Pictured: left to right in the Coloring Contest: Angela Wood, HCFB Office Manager, 1st place – Bailey Driscoll, 2nd - Grayson Morris, 3rd – Millie Colson and Patti York, HCFB Women’s Committee Chair.

Submitted photo Pictured: left to right in the Coloring Contest: Angela Wood, HCFB Office Manager, 1st place – Bailey Driscoll, 2nd - Grayson Morris, 3rd – Millie Colson and Patti York, HCFB Women’s Committee Chair.

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Farm Bureau announces art, poster contest winners

News Staff
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
The Hart County Farm Bureau recently announced the winners of its first-grade coloring contest and fifth- grade poster contest. The contests are designed to promote agricultural literacy in elementary schools.