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Patrick Wireman rededicates the VFW Auxiliary memorial at Veterans Memorial Park on the Hart County Courthouse Square on Friday, Feb. 19.

Patrick Wireman rededicates the VFW Auxiliary memorial at Veterans Memorial Park on the Hart County Courthouse Square on Friday, Feb. 19.

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VFW monument rededicated

Michael Hall
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
A small monument to military veterans who fought in foreign wars was given new life recently after it was found in less than top shape. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary memorial was rededicated on Friday, Feb.
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Municipal elections on tap in ’21

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
After a historic 2020 election and a runoff election in Georgia already this year, several municipal positions in Hart County will be decided in 2021. In Hartwell, three seats on the city council  and the mayor’s position will be up for election in 2021.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Feb. 22, 1918 — The following was written in the Hartwell Sun. “Eight negro men will leave Hartwell next Monday morning for Camp Gordon — the last of Hart county’s quota under the first draft.
The Hartwell Sun

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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.
The Blotter

The Blotter

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The Blotter

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.