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Hartwell City Councilman Tray Hicks shows off his Certificate of Dedication award from the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute during the Georgia Municipal Association’s Cities United Summit in Atlanta on Jan. 26.

Hartwell City Councilman Tray Hicks shows off his Certificate of Dedication award from the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute during the Georgia Municipal Association’s Cities United Summit in Atlanta on Jan. 26.

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Hicks wins certificate of dedication award from GMA

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Hartwell City Councilman Tray Hicks received the Certificate of Dedication award from the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute during the Georgia Municipal Association’s Cities United Summit in Atlanta on Sunday, Jan. 26.
Sunshot by Michael Hall - Fifth-grader Deanna Howell lines up a shot on the Periodic Pool Table while Landry Carter and José Mendez look on on Jan. 31 at South Hart Elementary.

Sunshot by Michael Hall - Fifth-grader Deanna Howell lines up a shot on the Periodic Pool Table while Landry Carter and José Mendez look on on Jan. 31 at South Hart Elementary.

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THE CHEMISTRY GAMES

Michael Hall
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Deanna Howell set up her shot like a pro, staring down the pool cue as she shifted back-and-forth in her hands. She pushed the cue forward with force, but not with the intended results. The cue ball fell into the corner pocket — a scratch.
Photo submitted by Olivia Heaton - 2019 Miss HCHS winner Megan Crump, left, crowns 2020 winner Caroline Page

Photo submitted by Olivia Heaton - 2019 Miss HCHS winner Megan Crump, left, crowns 2020 winner Caroline Page

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MISS HCHS CROWNED

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Caroline Page was crowned Miss Hart County High School on Feb. 1 at the Lonnie Burns Fine Arts Center on campus at Hart County High School. Page, who also won Miss Congeniality, competed against 13 other girls from all four grades for the title.
The 2019 Hello Hart cover is shown, as shot by local photographer Bill Powell. A contest is now open to find this year’s cover photo.

The 2019 Hello Hart cover is shown, as shot by local photographer Bill Powell. A contest is now open to find this year’s cover photo.

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Photo contest open for Hello Hart

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Ready to show your photography skills to Hart County and beyond? The Hartwell Sun is hosting a photo contest to find the cover of our next edition of Hello Hart.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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City is now gun owners’ sanctuary

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
The Hartwell City Council  at its Feb. 3 meeting made Hartwell a sanctuary for the Second Amendment, agreed to accept the lowest bidder for the Hartwell train depot renovations and added discussion of putting liquor stores on the November ballot to next month’s agenda.
The Blotter

The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents: Two failures to register vehicle; one expired driver’s license; one speeding citation; one failure to obey a traffic control device; one restriction on use of flashing or revolving blue lights; one open container citation; one failure...
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Larrendrick Tabor listens during a Superior Court hearing in Hart County Superior Court Tuesday, Feb. 4. Tabor is facing murder charges for his alleged involvement in a shooting Jan. 27.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Larrendrick Tabor listens during a Superior Court hearing in Hart County Superior Court Tuesday, Feb. 4. Tabor is facing murder charges for his alleged involvement in a shooting Jan. 27.

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Murder suspect sent back to prison

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
A murder suspect is going back to prison after allegedly killing a man and injuring a woman on Jan. 27, violating his probation. Larrendrick Tabor, 26, of Hartwell, appeared before Superior Court Judge Chris Phelps Tuesday morning and waived his right to a probation revocation hearing.
The Hartwell Sun from 1945

The Hartwell Sun from 1945

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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Feb. 9, 1945 — A public freezer-locker was being planned for Hart County citizens in 1945.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Alleged meth trafficker nabbed in Hart County

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
The first drug trafficking arrest of 2020 in Hart County resulted in the seizure of approximately 95 grams of methamphetamine. Mark Darin Outz, 50, of 2153 Rehobeth Road, Bowman, was arrested at the Daynite Inn in Hartwell on Jan. 24 and charged with trafficking methamphetamine.
Joe Brantley, who is retiring, was awarded a plaque for his service as a long-time employee of the county. Pictured are county commissioners Ricky Carter, from left, and Marshall Sayer, Brantley, commission chairman Joey Dorsey, solid waste department head Greg Howell, and commissioner Frankie Teasley.

Joe Brantley, who is retiring, was awarded a plaque for his service as a long-time employee of the county. Pictured are county commissioners Ricky Carter, from left, and Marshall Sayer, Brantley, commission chairman Joey Dorsey, solid waste department head Greg Howell, and commissioner Frankie Teasley.

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Commissioners urge CodeRED signup

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
After a man of accused of killing another man in Hart County was at large most of Monday night and Tuesday morning, Chairmen Joey Dorsey encouraged citizens to sign up for CodeRed at the Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday night.