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Sunshot by Michael Hall - Carrie Ingram, left, a volunteer for the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence, and April Boleman, right, manager of South Forest Station, work at South Forest Station recently. The thrift and consignment shop in downtown Hartwell is a program of the council and is in need of volunteers.

Sunshot by Michael Hall - Carrie Ingram, left, a volunteer for the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence, and April Boleman, right, manager of South Forest Station, work at South Forest Station recently. The thrift and consignment shop in downtown Hartwell is a program of the council and is in need of volunteers.

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Domestic violence council needs volunteers

Michael Hall
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
The pandemic-prompted closure of businesses and organizations may be over for most, but one local nonprofit says it needs its volunteer base to build back up to fulfill its mission.
Then Gov. Jimmy Carter, right, is pictured in The Sun in September of 1973.

Then Gov. Jimmy Carter, right, is pictured in The Sun in September of 1973.

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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Sept. 14, 1928 ­— Sheriff Britt Brown and Deputy Curtis Kay captured 32 gallons of “firewater” in fruit jars that was on its way to South Carolina. Two white men were driving a “new Whippet roadster” when spotted by the officers, The Sun reported.
Railroad Street in downtown Hartwell is shown recently with fresh pavement and fresh lines. Sunshot by Michael Hall

Railroad Street in downtown Hartwell is shown recently with fresh pavement and fresh lines. Sunshot by Michael Hall

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Railroad St. project nearly complete

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Railroad Street, the once-dirt and gravel road that runs parallel behind Depot Street,  is now paved with fresh lines of paint. A parking lot will soon be available on the street as well. “The street is finished. We’ve paved a section on the Depot Street side.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Bowersville alcohol talks continue

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
 An alcohol ordinance in Bowersville is beginning to take shape, and now the town council is asking for the public’s input. The Bowersville Town Council met in a called meeting last Thursday, Sept.
The Hartwell Sun

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Grand juries cleared to convene as courts prep to reopen

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
The Hart County grand jury is cleared to convene again and may do so in the coming weeks under a recently altered statewide judicial emergency order. Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton issued an order  on Thursday, Sept. 10, to extend the statewide judicial  emergency until Oct.
Sunshots by Michael Hall Dustin Smith, of Smith’s Farm, at the top, picks a ripe pumpkin from his patch.

Sunshots by Michael Hall Dustin Smith, of Smith’s Farm, at the top, picks a ripe pumpkin from his patch.

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Local farmer ahead of the carve growing pumpkins commercially

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
It took five years and a lot of work, but Dustin Smith accomplished his goal. Smith has become one of the only commercial pumpkin growers in Northeast Georgia.
The Hartwell Sun

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Teen saves grandma with 911 call

Michael Hall
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
The quick thinking of a 13-year-old Hart County girl and a decision to attend school virtually this semester saved the life of her grandmother and guardian. Elizabeth Clark, 13, was on her lunch break from online learning through Hart County schools on Thursday, Sept.
Photo submitted - A fountain in the Anne King Garden at the Hart County Botanical Garden is shown in pieces after recent vandalism.

Photo submitted - A fountain in the Anne King Garden at the Hart County Botanical Garden is shown in pieces after recent vandalism.

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Botanical garden vandalized

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
The Hart County Botanical Garden was vandalized again last week and now a $1,000 reward is being offered to help nab whoever is responsible. Botanical garden officials said the garden was vandalized sometime between Thursday, Sept. 10 and at 1:45 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11.
Sunshot by Michael Hall - Paramedic T.J. Brister climbs into the driver’s seat of an ambulance to head out to a call last week at the Hart County EMS headquarters.

Sunshot by Michael Hall - Paramedic T.J. Brister climbs into the driver’s seat of an ambulance to head out to a call last week at the Hart County EMS headquarters.

EMS faces pandemic challenges, remembers 9/11

Michael Hall
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
T.J. Brister wasted no time last week transitioning from being interviewed and into action as a paramedic.