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Santa waves to his elves as they greet him and Mrs. Claus, who hitched a ride to the event with the Hartwell Fire Department.

Santa waves to his elves as they greet him and Mrs. Claus, who hitched a ride to the event with the Hartwell Fire Department.

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Santa Claus is coming to Hartwell

News Staff
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Santa Claus made his first visit of the holiday season in Hartwell on Tuesday, Nov. 24 when he and Mrs. Claus arrived for the annual lighting of the Christmas tree ceremony in Hartwell on the courthouse square.
Capt. Josh Fowler, deputy Matt Sparrow, deputy Brian Anderson, Inv. Michael Davis and K-9 unit “Chuck” pose for a photo with more than 11 pounds of cocaine and an AR-15 seized from a charter bus traveling on Interstate 85 on Friday.

Capt. Josh Fowler, deputy Matt Sparrow, deputy Brian Anderson, Inv. Michael Davis and K-9 unit “Chuck” pose for a photo with more than 11 pounds of cocaine and an AR-15 seized from a charter bus traveling on Interstate 85 on Friday.

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Cocaine bust nets 11 pounds

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
A charter bus carrying more than 11 pounds of cocaine didn’t make it to its destination with the contraband Friday night. Instead, it was stopped by the Hart County Sheriff’s Office around 10 p.m. on Nov. 27 just before reaching the South Carolina border on Interstate 85.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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How to cook a turkey

News Staff
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The Hartwell Sun collected the best recipes from local first-grade students so you can get a few ideas for this year’s Thanksgiving feast. These instructions are printed as they were written, including the names, and provided to The Sun. Happy Thanksgving and enjoy your turkey feast.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Food drive set for Dec. 5

News Staff
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The annual food drive of Hart County will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, in the parking lot of Hart County High School. Eligibility requirements must be met to receive a food box. Applications will be given out from Quality Foods parking lot from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 28.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Multiple annexation bills pre-filed in Ga. House

News Staff
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
By Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Legislation that would make changes to the municipal annexation process in Georgia, including giving local school systems more input, was prefiled in the General Assembly this week. Three bills introduced by state Rep.
Drew Zemaitis is currently a Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy but will soon be on his way to flight school with the Marine Corps.

Drew Zemaitis is currently a Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy but will soon be on his way to flight school with the Marine Corps.

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HCHS grad to be pilot

News Staff
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
A former Hart County High School student has a freshley shaven head and ticket for flight school as a U.S. Marine. Drew Zemaitis is a midshipman at the United States Naval Academy. Midshipmen in their senior year are called Firsties.
The Blotter

The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Nov. 19 • Stanley Benard Hunt Jr., 25, 1650 Nancy Hart School Road, was arrested and charged with felony theft by taking. Nov.
Sunshot by Michael Hall — Myra Cook looks at one of her blooming mandevillas at her home in Hartwell recently.

Sunshot by Michael Hall — Myra Cook looks at one of her blooming mandevillas at her home in Hartwell recently.

Myra Cook is loving life

Michael Hall
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Myra Cook moves with the ease of a spry 70 year old, but don’t let that fool you, she could be that spry 70 year old’s mother. At 91 years old, Cook is experiencing one of the strangest years she can remember in 2020, but that isn’t getting her down.
Pictured are Vicki Hilley, Pam Isbell and Lisa Baker at the 2019 Holiday Bazaar.

Pictured are Vicki Hilley, Pam Isbell and Lisa Baker at the 2019 Holiday Bazaar.

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Holiday Bazaar returns to Hartwell

News Staff
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The Holiday Bazaar at Cornerstone Baptist Church is back again, but with a few changes this holiday season. The Holiday Bazaar will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 5, under a tent and outside at Cornerstone Baptist Church, across from Walmart on Anderson Highway.