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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.
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce announces Golden K as its April Member of the Month.

The Hart County Chamber of Commerce announces Golden K as its April Member of the Month.

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Golden K named member of month

News Staff
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce announces Golden K as its April Member of the Month. The Chamber is proud of the community support provided by this valued member. Golden K is best known for building home access ramps for those who find themselves in need of home egress assistance.
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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
April 6, 1956 — Dairy Queen opened in Hartwell. The Sun wrote: “The grand opening sale will feature the annual 1-cent sale at the beginning of spring each year. What does a 1-cent sale mean to you? It means that for one more cent you can get a second helping... a second malt, shake, cone, or sundae.
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Local jobs going unfilled, company says

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Plenty of local jobs are available for residents, a staffing solutions company says. Star 1 Personnel, a staffing solutions company with a location in Hartwell, is looking for applicants to dozens of available jobs.
Photo submitted - Welding student Austin Brown recently took home first place in a welding competition. Pictured from left to right are welding instructor Mike Carey, Austin Brown, and Austin’s father, Ryan.

Photo submitted - Welding student Austin Brown recently took home first place in a welding competition. Pictured from left to right are welding instructor Mike Carey, Austin Brown, and Austin’s father, Ryan.

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Welding student sparks win

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Hart County High School senior Austin Brown won first place at a welding competition sponsored by Lincoln welders at the Madison County High School Trades Fair and Skills Showcase on March 24.
Man impersonating officer pulls woman over

Man impersonating officer pulls woman over

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Cops: Man impersonating officer pulls woman over

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
A woman was pulled over on Royston Highway in Hart County on March 31 for what appeared to be a routine traffic stop — but the stop turned out to be far from routine. During the stop around 7 a.m.
Photo submitted - Ruth Daniel, a volunteer for the Hart County Health Department, right, administers Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine to Hart County Middle School Assistant Principal Earl Fouch, left, during the school system’s vaccine clinic day.

Photo submitted - Ruth Daniel, a volunteer for the Hart County Health Department, right, administers Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine to Hart County Middle School Assistant Principal Earl Fouch, left, during the school system’s vaccine clinic day.

COVID rules rolling back

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Pandemic-prompted restrictions banning large public gatherings and requiring distancing are being lifted statewide. Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order last week that extended the public health emergency in place since last year, but rolled back many of the most restrictive measures.
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Man disguised as officer pulls woman over, deputies say

News Staff
Thursday, April 1, 2021
From the Hart County Sheriff's Office:   On March 31, 2021 at approx. 07:00 AM a black or darker colored unmarked Dodge Charger with only a dash mounted blue light performed a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by a female on Royston Highway at Old Hwy 29 Road in Hart County.