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Photo submitted Sharon Swint, left, accepts a trophy recently from the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence representative Kayla Wilson for taking the Polar Bear Plunge for 25-straight years.

Photo submitted Sharon Swint, left, accepts a trophy recently from the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence representative Kayla Wilson for taking the Polar Bear Plunge for 25-straight years.

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Polar plunger celebrates 25 years

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Once-a-year, every year, for the past 25 years, Hart County resident Sharon Swint has plunged into frigid waters, typically donning a humorous costume, but always for a good cause.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
March 25, 1949— A Textron’s new $3,500,000 manufacturing plant was  expected to be completed the coming Friday. The 120,000 square foot building was said to occupy “the space of a large city block- all under one great roof.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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German-language class to be taught at high school

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Hart County High School will soon be offering German as a foreign language. The third foreign language offered at the high school, after Spanish and Latin,  has already garnered interest by students signing up for next semester’s classes.
The “Sox” tee-ball team triumphantly break a huddle after their game.

The “Sox” tee-ball team triumphantly break a huddle after their game.

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DIAMOND DAYS

News Staff
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Little League is back. Hart County’s youth returned to the diamonds on Saturday, March. 20 to tee off a new season of Little League baseball and softball action a year after the coronavirus pandemic forced the season to be cancelled.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Federal COVID-19 relief funds spark debate

News Staff
Friday, March 19, 2021
By Dave Williams Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service   ATLANTA - Legislative Democrats and advocates for low-income Georgians say the state should spend its windfall from the latest federal COVID-19 relief bill on making a full economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Sunshots by Grayson Williams - Harvey Byrum shows off his ride at his home in Hartwell recently.

Sunshots by Grayson Williams - Harvey Byrum shows off his ride at his home in Hartwell recently.

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Harvey Byrum is loving life

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
If you see a man with a “Go Army” hat riding around Northeast Georgia on his motorcycle, shoot him a smile, and he may have some kind words of wisdom for you.
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The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: March 9 • Andrew Douglas Tester, 34, 258 Craft Road, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and...
Pictured are, front row, past Post 109 commander James Fulghum and post member Jason Ford. In the back row are Thomas Rayton, Sons of American Legion member Brooks Page, Sidney Reed, Thomas Morrison, Kenneth Hawkins and SAL commander Thomas Jordan.

Pictured are, front row, past Post 109 commander James Fulghum and post member Jason Ford. In the back row are Thomas Rayton, Sons of American Legion member Brooks Page, Sidney Reed, Thomas Morrison, Kenneth Hawkins and SAL commander Thomas Jordan.

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Purple-heart parking installed

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
A group of American Legion Post 109 members pose for a photo in front of the new parking space in the lot across from the Hart County Courthouse dedicated recently for use by wounded veterans.