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Left: Tracy Mize Right: Mike Cleveland

Left: Tracy Mize Right: Mike Cleveland

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Sheriff’s race shaping up

Grayson Williams
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
A local man is hoping to follow in his great-grandfather’s footsteps after recently announcing he’s vying to become the next sheriff of Hart County.
Pictured from left to right in the front row are Zeb Brister, Alex McBride, Katie Moon, Kaleb Waddell, Mary Beth White, Emma Shiflet and Lily Moon. On the back row are Michelle McClain and Amy Burns.

Pictured from left to right in the front row are Zeb Brister, Alex McBride, Katie Moon, Kaleb Waddell, Mary Beth White, Emma Shiflet and Lily Moon. On the back row are Michelle McClain and Amy Burns.

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4-H’ers compete at state cotton competition

Drew Dotson
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Seven Hart County 4-H’ers competed in Georgia 4-H’s Area Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging Contest on Oct. 28 at the Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center in Gainesville.
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Parade this year will again feature Santa and Mrs. Claus, as it did last year, shown here.

The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Parade this year will again feature Santa and Mrs. Claus, as it did last year, shown here.

Christmas parade set for Dec. 8

Drew Dotson
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Christmas Parade at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. The theme for the floats this year is “Christmas Village” and a prize will be given to the best decorated float.
Mistletoe market last year

Mistletoe market last year

Mistletoe Market returns to The Art Center

Drew Dotson
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
The annual Mistletoe Market will provide a unique shopping experience for holiday shoppers in Hartwell. “Mistletoe Market is an annual vendor’s market. All the items are handmade,” Art Center President Debra Taylor said. The Mistletoe Market will be from Nov. 29 until Dec.
Thanksgiving wishes from the Hartwell Sun in 1943

Thanksgiving wishes from the Hartwell Sun in 1943

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This week in Hartwell History

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Nov. 26, 1943 — While most of Hartwell took off work to celebrate Thanksgiving, World War II still raged on overseas and Hart County soldiers didn’t get to celebrate with their families. The Hartwell High School football team didn’t get to rest either.
The Blotter

The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents and citations: Two parking in fire lane citations; two following too closely citations; three stop sign violations; one defective equipment; one safety belt violation; four too fast for conditions; one improper lane change. Nov.