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Drive-through testing coming to the area

Grayson Williams
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Drive through testing sites for COVID-19 are now available in each of the state’s public health districts, and the state is prioritizing patients who need tests the most during this pandemic as the death toll in Georgia rose to 10 on Thursday.
Hart County commissioners Marshall Sayer, from left, Ricky Carter, chairman Joey Dorsey and Frankie Teasley are shown at the special-called meeting Wednesday night.

Hart County commissioners Marshall Sayer, from left, Ricky Carter, chairman Joey Dorsey and Frankie Teasley are shown at the special-called meeting Wednesday night.

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County Commissioner: No plans to place curfew or close businesses

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2020
The Hart County Board of Commissioners chairman said Wednesday he has no plans to order a curfew or for businesses to close in Hart County in response the novel coronavirus pandemic that has prompted a wave of similar measures around Georgia and the country in the past week.
Pictured are the winners from left to right: Jason Sanders, first place, 12.32 lb.; Dennis Royal, second place, 10.69lb.; Max Milford, third place, 10.67lb.; and Larry Brown, fourth place, 10.36lb.

Pictured are the winners from left to right: Jason Sanders, first place, 12.32 lb.; Dennis Royal, second place, 10.69lb.; Max Milford, third place, 10.67lb.; and Larry Brown, fourth place, 10.36lb.

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Bass club holds tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
The Hartwell Bass Club held its March tournament on March 13 on Lake Hartwell. Pictured are the winners from left to right:  Jason Sanders, first place, 12.32 lb.; Dennis Royal, second place, 10.69lb.; Max Milford, third place, 10.67lb.; and Larry Brown, fourth place, 10.36lb.
Sunshots by Michael Hall - Lee Mapp poses for a photo next to his Correct Craft classic boat.

Sunshots by Michael Hall - Lee Mapp poses for a photo next to his Correct Craft classic boat.

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Lee Mapp is loving life

Michael Hall
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
By Michael Hall Publisher/Editor Lee Mapp came to Hartwell with a very simple purpose. “I had two friends who lived on the lake up here, and I’d always wanted to be on the lake, and that’s where I ended up,” he said.
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Library Friends to host local authors

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Local authors will have an opportunity to show off their work and sell some books in May. Hart County Friends of the Library are hosting an Author’s Night at the Library from 5:30-7 p.m., May 14, at the Hart County library, 150 Benson St., in Hartwell.
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News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents and citations: One tire requirements citation; one expired vehicle tag; one no insurance; one failure to dim headlights; one defective equipment; one failure to register vehicle.
A cart full of prepared bagged lunches wait to be passed out to families as part of a program through the Hart County Charter System to provide lunches during the school closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A cart full of prepared bagged lunches wait to be passed out to families as part of a program through the Hart County Charter System to provide lunches during the school closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Schools adjust to virus closure

Michael Hall
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
The Hart County Charter System began its meal program Tuesday, March 18. The school system will provide meals to children ages 18 and younger, free of charge. Children must be present to receive the meals. Families can pick up the meals at their zoned elementary schools between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.