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Graphic submitted - A rendering of a proposed casino site near I-85 in Hart County shows what one developer sees as the possible future for casino gambling in Georgia.

Graphic submitted - A rendering of a proposed casino site near I-85 in Hart County shows what one developer sees as the possible future for casino gambling in Georgia.

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A CASINO IN HART?

News Staff
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
By Dave Williams and Michael Hall Capitol Beat News Service and The Hartwell Sun Supporters of legalizing casino gambling in Georgia have failed to make headway in the General Assembly year after year for the last decade amid intense opposition from religious conservatives.
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News Staff
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jan. 27 • Shannon Michelle Bailey, 28, West Union, S.C., was arrested and charged with first-degree burglary, second-degree burglary, criminal trespass and possession of a schedule IV drug. Jan.
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Annual Law Day essay contest open to students

News Staff
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
The Northern Judicial Circuit Juvenile Court is sponsoring a Law Day Essay contest for area students. It is an annual tradition for Juvenile Court Judge Warren C. Caswell. This year is the 16th consecutive year of the contest.
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Polar Bear Plunge to be virtual in 2021

News Staff
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
The 25th annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence will be a virtual event this year, but will still have the same mission.
Pictured are officers Kay Ankerich, left, and Paul Agnew, right, with essay winners Chyna Orsley, from left to right in the middle, Audrey Harper and Sariyah Heard.

Pictured are officers Kay Ankerich, left, and Paul Agnew, right, with essay winners Chyna Orsley, from left to right in the middle, Audrey Harper and Sariyah Heard.

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DARE students win essay contest

News Staff
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
The 2021 DARE, or Drug Abuse Resistance Education, class at Hartwell Elementary graduated on Jan. 27, three students were recognized as the DARE essay winners.
Photo submitted A picnic table for children that was donated to the Hart County Botanical Garden by the Hartwell Rotary Club was stolen recently, garden leaders say.

Photo submitted A picnic table for children that was donated to the Hart County Botanical Garden by the Hartwell Rotary Club was stolen recently, garden leaders say.

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Botanical garden picnic table found

Michael Hall
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
A children's picnic table at the Hart County Botanical Garden believed to have been stolen last week has been found. Garden president Lorin Clark said the table, which was donated to the garden by the Hartwell Rotary Club, appeared to have been taken sometime between Tuesday, Jan.
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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Feb. 3, 1928 — Luther S. Strickland of Royston won a cash prize of $1,000 for the best cotton yield on five acres in the state of Georgia.
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Chamber awards honor locals

Michael Hall
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
The Hartwell Sun’s own publisher and editor Michael Hall is among the award-winning local business leaders recently honored by the Hart County Chamber of Commerce. The chamber held its annual awards banquet on Thursday, Jan.