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Sunshots by Grayson Williams — Defensive end Kaimon Rucker, above, hits the Tigers’ quarterback as he throws during the practice game.

Sunshots by Grayson Williams — Defensive end Kaimon Rucker, above, hits the Tigers’ quarterback as he throws during the practice game.

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Bulldogs tear up tigers

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
A productive ground attack and relentless defense propelled the Hart County High School football team to a shutout victory over the Washington-Wilkes Tigers in a scrimmage game last Friday in Hartwell.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Hart Park inches closer to lease deal

Michael Hall
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
A lease agreement between the city of Hartwell, the Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers could be closer than ever to becoming a reality, according to U.S. Rep. Doug Collins, R-Gainesville. Collins was in Hartwell on Aug.
Sandy Campbell talks to property owners during a meeting about permit fee increases for shoreline activities.

Sandy Campbell talks to property owners during a meeting about permit fee increases for shoreline activities.

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Locals air frustration over corps permits

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Permit prices for docks and other activities along the shoreline on Lake Hartwell and other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-managed lakes are increasing by as much as $800 because they are not for the public’s benefit.
The Hartwell Dam as it was under construction in 1959.

The Hartwell Dam as it was under construction in 1959.

#ThrowbackThursday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Aug. 23, 1979 — Radiation levels in the Lake Hartwell area were above those elsewhere in Georgia at the time. Though, officials with the Environmental Protection Division said there was no cause for concern because the unusually high levels weren’t high enough to cause issues.
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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents: One hands free law; three speeding citations; one littering highway and two failures to obey traffic control device. Aug. 12 • Austin Cody Wood, 20, 830 Carrie Craft Rd.
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Commission hears update from assessors

Michael Hall
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
The Hart County Board of Assessors chairman and chief appraiser told Hart County commissioners Tuesday the only way to prevent future issues with property values not meeting the proper ratio in the tax digest is to have more property appraisers.
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Board of education to roll back millage rate

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Locals could see a drop in property taxes collected by the board of education again soon — but that might not  be a long term trend. Hart County Superintendent Jay Floyd recommended lowering the millage rate once again at the board of education’s regular meeting Monday night.