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Jail plans moving forward

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Details about a newly planned jail facility are coming to light as the county prepares to send out a request for proposal. The Hart County Board of Commissioners took no action Tuesday, Feb.
Sunshot by Michael Hall - New homes are pictured along Reed Creek Highway in Hart County.

Sunshot by Michael Hall - New homes are pictured along Reed Creek Highway in Hart County.

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Housing growth hitting Hart Co.

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Population growth is coming to Hart County, a fact noted numerous times by local officials recently. Based on the numbers, it is happening already.
Sunshot by Drew Dotson - Hart County resident Doris Mahannah, who is 104 years old, gets her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, at Flat Shoals Baptist Church in Bowersville.

Sunshot by Drew Dotson - Hart County resident Doris Mahannah, who is 104 years old, gets her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, at Flat Shoals Baptist Church in Bowersville.

Local vaccine clinic ramping up virus fight

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
The vaccine clinic at Flat Shoals Baptist Church is rolling out vaccines for senior citizens, including 104-year-old Doris Mahannah. The goal is for the clinic to administer 100 vaccines per day, according to Hart County administrator Terrell Partain.
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News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Feb. 9 • Donnie Lafayette Vassar Jr., 36, 158 Kelly Road, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and DUI (GSP). Feb.
Janice Ferguson, 94, shows off a Rockette kick.

Janice Ferguson, 94, shows off a Rockette kick.

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Janice Ferguson is loving life

Michael Hall
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Janice Ferguson admits that even at 94 years old, she dances every chance she gets. “I must confess, I still dance, just when nobody’s watching,” Ferguson said recently in the living room of the Hart County home she shares with her daughter.
Charlie and Kim Pierce pose for a picture with their daughter, Camille, and a book provided by the Imagination Library. Photo submitted

Charlie and Kim Pierce pose for a picture with their daughter, Camille, and a book provided by the Imagination Library. Photo submitted

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Oglethorpe Power donates to Imagination Library

News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Oglethorpe Power recently presented a check for $1,800 to the Imagination Library of Hart County. The donation will be used to fund one month of free books that will be mailed to all 850 registered children, ages 0-5, in Hart County.
Don Meyer, above, makes a carpenter bee trap for Golden K recently.

Don Meyer, above, makes a carpenter bee trap for Golden K recently.

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Golden K selling bee traps

News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Hart Co. Golden K is once again selling carpenter bee traps. The pesky bees can cause serious damage to decks, trim and other things made of wood, and Golden K members say their traps can help keep the backyard population in check.
Owner Natasha Fields, pictured in the center with the scissors, is joined by her daughter Taryn Fields, to her left, fiance Daryl Denney, behind her, and her mother, Thelma Bowens, as well as members of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce board of directors, Mayor Brandon Johnson, councilman Tray Hicks, and members of Hartwell Main Street and the Downtown Development Authority.

Owner Natasha Fields, pictured in the center with the scissors, is joined by her daughter Taryn Fields, to her left, fiance Daryl Denney, behind her, and her mother, Thelma Bowens, as well as members of the Hart County Chamber of Commerce board of directors, Mayor Brandon Johnson, councilman Tray Hicks, and members of Hartwell Main Street and the Downtown Development Authority.

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Precise cutz salon cuts the ribbon

News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Precise Cutz, a new salon in downtown Hartwell, officially cut the ribbon with the help of Hartwell Main Street on Feb. 11. The salon offers a full range of styling services at 238 E. Howell Street in downtown Hartwell.
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Fourth Fridays returning with ‘The Croods’

News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Families in Hart County will have the opportunity to catch movie for free on Feb. 26. Hart Youth Development Resourse Association, or HYDRA, is hosting Fourth Fridays again and will show “The Croods: A New Age” for free at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26, at 200 Clay Street in Hartwell.