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Hart County police chief Anthony Davis, left, presents officer Matthew Dutton with the department's Medal of Valor recently.

Hart County police chief Anthony Davis, left, presents officer Matthew Dutton with the department's Medal of Valor recently.

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Medal of Valor given to officer

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Officer Matthew Dutton was recently presented with a medal of valor from the Hartwell Police Department for his response to the murder of Correndrick Alexander on Jan. 27, 2020. Dutton, who lived next door to where the murder occurred, was first on the scene on Friendship Road.
Walter Gordon, left, and Nancy Hardigree, right, look at the new columbarium at Northview Cemetery placed there as part of a beautification project at the historic cemetery.

Walter Gordon, left, and Nancy Hardigree, right, look at the new columbarium at Northview Cemetery placed there as part of a beautification project at the historic cemetery.

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NEW LIFE FOR CEMETERY

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
New life is coming to one of Hartwell’s oldest hosts of the dead.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Deputy injured in crash

Grayson Williams
Thursday, January 28, 2021
A Hart County deputy suffered injuries including broken bones in a crash as he was responding to a burglary reportedly in progress on Wednesday. Deputy Matt Sparrow was hospitalized following an accident on Ga. Highway 51 on Jan.
The Hart County Mat Dogs celebrate their victory over Murray County and Lumpkin County in the state wrestlig duals preliminary tournament on Saturday, Jan. 23, at Hart County High School, earning them a berth in the state duals tournament this coming Saturday at Cherokee Bluff. Winning sectionals puts the Mat Dogs among the final eight duals teams in the state.

The Hart County Mat Dogs celebrate their victory over Murray County and Lumpkin County in the state wrestlig duals preliminary tournament on Saturday, Jan. 23, at Hart County High School, earning them a berth in the state duals tournament this coming Saturday at Cherokee Bluff. Winning sectionals puts the Mat Dogs among the final eight duals teams in the state.

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Mat Dogs take out competition to earn state berth

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
History continues to be written for the Hart County High School Mat Dogs as they prepare for the state Class AAA Team Dual Wrestling Championship meet.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Water authority considers request

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
The Hart County Water and Sewer Authority on Jan. 21 approved the engineering for a request for water service for Mt. Olivet Road, Cleveland Mill Road, Pineview Lane, Oaktree Lane and Reno Drive.
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The Blotter

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News Staff
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jan. 20 • Amy Elizabeth Adams, 40, 64 Highland Avenue, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of drug related objects and criminal attempt to commit a felony.
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The Hartwell Sun

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County buys fingerprint equipment

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
The process of fingerprinting for firearms licenses could soon be streamlined in Hart County. The Hart County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 on Tuesday, Jan. 26, to authorize the purchase of fingerprinting technology for the Probate Court to use.
Sunshot from file - Ed Ridgway, left, and Bob Ridgway, right, pose for a photo in 2020. The firm, Ridgway and Ridgway, is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year.

Sunshot from file - Ed Ridgway, left, and Bob Ridgway, right, pose for a photo in 2020. The firm, Ridgway and Ridgway, is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year.

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Ridgway firm notes 45th anniversary

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Ridgway and Ridgway,  the father-and-son law practice on Chandler Circle, is celebrating 45 years of service in Hart County in 2021. “Coincidently, that’s how old I am,” Robert “Ed” Ridgway III said. “My dad started it the year I was born.” Robert “Bob” Ridgway Jr.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - McGee Heating and Air technician Kyle Risner, a Hartwell native, makes repairs to an air conditioning unit recently in Hartwell.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - McGee Heating and Air technician Kyle Risner, a Hartwell native, makes repairs to an air conditioning unit recently in Hartwell.

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McGee’s: 40 yrs. keeping Hart cool

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Sprouting from just one self-employed technician to now more than 80 employees over a span of 40 years,  McGee Heating and Air’s local roots run deep. Headquartered in Hartwell, McGee now has four locations including, Easley, S.C., Anderson, S.C.