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Hart County High School science teacher Justin Lee recently spent some time at a workshop at the University of Florida learning more about human evolution and how to print 3-D replicas of hominid skulls to incorporate into his curriculum. Pictured, Lee readies the 3-D printer at HCHS to give his students the ultimate experience on the subject.

Hart County High School science teacher Justin Lee recently spent some time at a workshop at the University of Florida learning more about human evolution and how to print 3-D replicas of hominid skulls to incorporate into his curriculum. Pictured, Lee readies the 3-D printer at HCHS to give his students the ultimate experience on the subject.

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Teacher learns about navigating evolution

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
By Michael Isom Staff writer Hart County High School science teacher Justin Lee spent a few days recently learning an unusual skill – how to print 3-D prehistoric skulls.
Depot Street

Depot Street

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Depot Street will be repaved completely

Michael Isom
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Depot Street was originally pegged for only a patch job immediately following the completion of the big revitalization project currently going on, but thanks to an opportunity for some money shifting, the whole street will feature a fresh new surface much sooner than anticipated.
Terry Norton, right, retired this week after 50 years of service to Royston LLC. Norton was presented with a plaque commemorating his five decades of hard work by engineering manager Ben Credle, left.

Terry Norton, right, retired this week after 50 years of service to Royston LLC. Norton was presented with a plaque commemorating his five decades of hard work by engineering manager Ben Credle, left.

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Royston LLC employee retires after 50 years

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019
By Michael Isom Staff writer Dozens of employees crowded the conference room at Royston LLC Monday to bid well wishes to a man who has been a familiar face at the plant for decades.
Flower baskets, shown here, were recently taken down in downtown Hartwell.

Flower baskets, shown here, were recently taken down in downtown Hartwell.

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Committee hopes to revive flower program

Michael Hall
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
A colorful addition to downtown Hartwell recently came down, and the group responsible for it is now hoping for a little extra help in the next year. A Hartwell Public Works crew took down several hanging flower baskets from light poles on July 31.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams The intersection at Ga. Highway 77 and Ga. Highway 59 in Lavonia will soon become a four-way stop following a deadly crash there in June.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams The intersection at Ga. Highway 77 and Ga. Highway 59 in Lavonia will soon become a four-way stop following a deadly crash there in June.

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Deadly junction to be 4-way stop

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Grayson Williams Staff writer Changes are coming to a deadly intersection in Hart County. Driver’s traveling on Ga. Highway 77 will soon be required to stop at its intersection with Ga. Highway 59., following a fatal crash at the intersection in June that killed two people.
James Chastain

James Chastain

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Man wanted for alleged arson in Hart

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019
By Grayson Williams Staff writer An elusive alleged arsonist is on the run after investigators say he torched a home on Joe Findley Road and later ran from law enforcement multiple times.
Sunshots by Michael Hall Jantzen Carter, above, kisses her daughter Lailan, 5, before leaving her with her teachers and classmates on the first day of school on Aug. 1 at North Hart Elementary School.

Sunshots by Michael Hall Jantzen Carter, above, kisses her daughter Lailan, 5, before leaving her with her teachers and classmates on the first day of school on Aug. 1 at North Hart Elementary School.

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School is back in session at the Hart County Charter System

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
By Michael Hall Publisher/Editor Jantzen Carter has been through the process already with her older children, but that didn’t make dropping off her 5-year-old daughter Lailan at North Hart Elementary on Aug. 1 for the first day of school any easier.
A bag of methamphetamine, at left, allegedly taken from a Hart County man, and knives, a hatchet, machetes, a mask and other items, allegedly taken from people out to kidnap and kill the man, are shown.

A bag of methamphetamine, at left, allegedly taken from a Hart County man, and knives, a hatchet, machetes, a mask and other items, allegedly taken from people out to kidnap and kill the man, are shown.

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Deputies: Meth bust reveals plan to kidnap, kill

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
  Authorities believe a group of people intended to kidnap and kill a Hart County man Sunday, Aug. 4, seeking retaliation for drug money when they arrived at his residence with an assortment of knives, hatchets, masks, machetes, rope and duct tape, among other things.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents: One limited permit violation; one expired tag; one following too closely; one hands free; one expired driver’s license; one speeding; one passing in no passing zone.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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The Weekly Planner

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Thursday, Aug. 8 Board of Health Meeting The Board of Health meeting will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 8, at the Department of Family and Children’s Services building located at 267 E. Johnson St. in Hartwell.