Playground grows at park

Employees with Elite Play Equipment install the second phase of a playground at the Hart County Recreation Department park on Feb. 28.

#THROWBACK THURSDAY

March 3, 1911 — A hog that ate dynamite and was “blown into atoms” when a Georgia mule kicked it made headlines around the state. The incident occurred in Worth County, The Hartwell Sun reported, after a farmer’s hog ate a stick of dynamite that was unintentionally left lying around the farm.

Hart Habitat set for big weekend

The Hart County Habitat  for Humanity’s Women Build, scheduled for Saturday, March 7, is changing locations. The new build will be at 1024 Mt. Olivet Rd. Due to inclement weather,   the group was not able to complete the groundwork needed for the planned construction at Craft Road.

Plunging to stop domestic violence

Dozens of people braved chilly temperatures and frigid water at Hartwell Marina on Feb. 29 as they jumped into Lake Hartwell to take the 24th annual Polar Bear Plunge to raise money for the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence.

Program finds disabled veterans jobs

Returning to civilian life from military deployment can be difficult for veterans looking to land a job at home — but there is help. Just ask Adam Tomblin, a former Marine who searched long and hard for any job he could find after returning from active duty several years ago.

Rezoning approved despite objections

Hartwell is set to get a new subdivision, but some residents aren’t happy about it. The Hartwell City Council  voted unanimously on Monday, March 2, to approve the rezoning of property at the intersection of Glendale Drive and Lakeview Circle. The 13.

Early voting, qualifying begins Monday

Monday marks the official start of the 2020 election cycle.  Early voting for the presidential preference primary begins Monday, March 2 and will be available Mondays through Fridays until March 20. Voting will be during office hours, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Board discusses homestead exemption

The Hart County Board of Commissioners again discussed increasing the Homestead Exemption for senior citizens at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25, but did not take action. The board was in favor of  increasing the exemption by $5,000 for people 65 or older.

The Blotter

The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents and citations: Two following too closely; one hands-free citation; one expired tag; one no insurance; one failure to stop at a stop sign; one driving without license on person; one unlawful use of central turn lane; two child seat belt...

Teen Summit set for March

Two parents who say their daughter has been victimized and held against her will by singer R. Kelly are set to speak at the 2020 Teen Summit put on by the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence.