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Hartwell Helps EXPO coming back for fifth year

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
The fifth-annual Hartwell Helps EXPO is coming back in October, presented again by Hart Interdenominational Minstry, or HIM. The community resource event brings together dozens of local nonprofit organizations to offer assistance to people in Hart County who need it.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams -- Hart County Sheriff's Office investigators Kevin White, Kristi Hughes and Chris Carroll look at equipment recently at the Sheriff's office.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams -- Hart County Sheriff's Office investigators Kevin White, Kristi Hughes and Chris Carroll look at equipment recently at the Sheriff's office.

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Investigators see cases through to the end

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
When an incident involving law enforcement occurs in the county, responding deputies typically write a report, then are back to their regular duties — but what happens to that report if it is marked as under investigation?
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Fishing University TV show to come to Hartwell

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Internationally televised, Emmy award winning television show, Fishing University, will soon make Hartwell home, filming an episode to air in 2020 and featuring not only Lake Hartwell, but local dining, activities and attractions.
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U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson will retire

Michael Hall
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Johnny Isakson will retire from the U.S. Senate at the end of 2019, bringing to close a 40-year legislative career in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. The Georgia Republican announced on Aug. 28 that he will be stepping down due to health reasons.
Sunshot by Michael Hall -- A group of fifth-grade students at South Hart Elementary listen on Aug. 29 to Brian Buffington, director of instructional technology for Pioneer RESA, teach about how to stay safe and be positive on social media and online.

Sunshot by Michael Hall -- A group of fifth-grade students at South Hart Elementary listen on Aug. 29 to Brian Buffington, director of instructional technology for Pioneer RESA, teach about how to stay safe and be positive on social media and online.

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Hart students learn online safety

Michael Hall
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Brian Buffington is excited about the possibilities the constantly connected world of today provides for students. But he is also acutely aware of how easily the virtual world can become a real-life nightmare for social media users who may not understand the consequences of their online decisions.
Vicky Carter, center, takes a photo of SkillsUSA students in October 2018 after they put up their “Incredibles”-themed scarecrows for last year’s Scarecrow Bash.

Vicky Carter, center, takes a photo of SkillsUSA students in October 2018 after they put up their “Incredibles”-themed scarecrows for last year’s Scarecrow Bash.

Scarecrows coming back, with some changes

Michael Hall
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Scarecrows will be standing guard again this October in downtown Hartwell during the Scarecrow Bash, but a few rules are changing for the 2019 edition.
Sunshot by Bill Powell Pictured are Nash McCan and the McCan Family Band. Front row: Ella Long, Seth Howard, Victoria Evans amd Olivia Berry. Second row: Andrea Bradford and Nash McCan (Josh Bryan). Back Row: Kevin Long, Casey Middlebrooks and Jody DiMarco. Not Pictured: David Phillips and Jamee Floyd.

Sunshot by Bill Powell Pictured are Nash McCan and the McCan Family Band. Front row: Ella Long, Seth Howard, Victoria Evans amd Olivia Berry. Second row: Andrea Bradford and Nash McCan (Josh Bryan). Back Row: Kevin Long, Casey Middlebrooks and Jody DiMarco. Not Pictured: David Phillips and Jamee Floyd.

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Savannah River Productions to host Southern variety show

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
A Southern variety show is coming to Savannah River Productions this weekend and next.
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Weekend of Hart to benefit local nonprofits

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
The Weekend of Hart fundraising event is set for this weekend and will feature a variety of options for family entertainment, all with the purpose of raising money for six local nonprofit organizations.
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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents and citations: One improper backing; one failure to yield when turning left; one expired tag; two following too closely; one parking in fire lane; one speeding; one window tint citation; one hands free. Aug.