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Photo submitted - A rendering of the mural coming soon to the Hart County Chamber of Commerce building on Carolina Street.

Photo submitted - A rendering of the mural coming soon to the Hart County Chamber of Commerce building on Carolina Street.

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Mural coming to Chamber

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
A new mural will add a splash of color to downtown Hartwell. It will adorn the south-facing wall of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce building on Carolina Street.
Daniel Hunt

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Hartwell Sun hires publisher

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The Hartwell Sun has a new editor and publisher at the helm. Dan Hunt, a Richmond, Va. native, joined The Sun this week. For the past four years, Hunt has worked as a reporter for Bluffton Today covering general news and sports, including local government and PGA Tour events.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Darlene Nixon, right, smiles at the camera during an interview last Thursday, April 8 for an upcoming documentary about Melungeon people.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Darlene Nixon, right, smiles at the camera during an interview last Thursday, April 8 for an upcoming documentary about Melungeon people.

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CAMERAS ROLLING: Documentary to highlight Melungeon descendants

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Film makers were on set last week in the Hart County Botanical Gardens, as a local woman told her story for a documentary about a little-known group of people.
Photo submitted - Local resident Joby Scroggs receives his second Moderna vaccine from nurse Theresa Curry.

Photo submitted - Local resident Joby Scroggs receives his second Moderna vaccine from nurse Theresa Curry.

Hart vaccine clinic scheduled, 1 brand pulled

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
A vaccine clinic is now scheduled for Saturday, April 24, as the number of local inoculations continues to increase and infections slow, but one vaccine brand is being put on pause. The Hart County Health Department is planning a Saturday COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Blotter

The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: April 2 • Elijah Luke Lowery, 25, 335 Lightwood Lane, was arrested and charged with DUI, open container, willful obstruction of law enforcement, possession of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm during the commission of a...
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Plant sale set for Friday, Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
The Hart County Botanical Garden’s annual Plant Sale fundraiser is back and scheduled for April 9-10 at 1277 Ga. Highway 77 South/Elberton Hwy, Hartwell. The members only pre-sale is Friday, April 9, from 2 – 7 p.m. The public sale is Saturday,  April 10, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunshot by Drew Dotson - Winnie J’s Boutique held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 1 to mark the opening of their new location on Depot Street in Hartwell.

Sunshot by Drew Dotson - Winnie J’s Boutique held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 1 to mark the opening of their new location on Depot Street in Hartwell.

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New businesses cut ribbons

News Staff
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Winnie J’s Boutique held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 1 to mark the opening of their new location on Depot Street in Hartwell. The boutique specializes in women’s apparel, accessories, and home goods.
The young men of DeMolay Chapter 11095 (LT) surround guest speakers, pictured center from left to right, Bill Pankey, Margaret Ayers and Buddy Chastain.

The young men of DeMolay Chapter 11095 (LT) surround guest speakers, pictured center from left to right, Bill Pankey, Margaret Ayers and Buddy Chastain.

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Demolay celebrates 99 years in state

News Staff
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
On March 24, Master Councilor Ben Gettys, and Senior Councilor (and Master Councilor-elect) Ethan Venable, of Lavonia DeMolay Chapter No. 11095 (LT) visited their sponsoring body, Lavonia Lodge No. 241, F&AM of Georgia, during one of the Masonic Lodge’s regular meetings.
The Hartwell Sun

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City OKs storage business rezoning

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Two parcels of land were rezoned for the expansion of The Storage Box at the Hartwell City Council meeting on Monday, April 5. The business,  which currently has storage units on Powell Road, plans to expand further down the street to the intersection of Randall Street.