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Photo submitted — 4-H’ers pose for a photo at the Thompson Mills Forest State Arboretum in Braselton. They are, from left to right, coach Ruth Daniel, Kaleb Waddell, Charlie Jones, Ashleigh Jones, Emma Shiflet, coach AnnaMarie Harrison. Standing in front is Aric McBride.

Photo submitted — 4-H’ers pose for a photo at the Thompson Mills Forest State Arboretum in Braselton. They are, from left to right, coach Ruth Daniel, Kaleb Waddell, Charlie Jones, Ashleigh Jones, Emma Shiflet, coach AnnaMarie Harrison. Standing in front is Aric McBride.

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Local 4-H'ers win forestry competition in region

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Hart County Junior 4-H’ers competed in the Georgia 4-H’s Northeast District Area Forestry Field Day Competition at the Thompson Mills Forest and State Arboretum in Braselton on Sept. 17. Forestry Field Day is a competitive judging contest in which 4-H students identify trees, insects and diseases.
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Venison

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Venison-donation program comes to Hart County

Michael Hall
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
A statewide program is coming to Hart County that will provide fresh meat to an area food charity. Hart County’s program will be the 20th in the state through Georgia Hunters for the Hungry, an initiative of the Georgia Wildlife Federation.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Trial of accused doctor postponed for illness

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
A former Hart County doctor was set to stand trial for alleged child molestation crimes on Monday, but the trial was postponed. Tommy Charles Beeson, 72, of Hartwell, was scheduled to be in Hart County Superior Court on Monday, Sept.
High schoolers participate in an activity at the 2018 Fields of Faith.

High schoolers participate in an activity at the 2018 Fields of Faith.

FCA's Fields of Faith coming back this month

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Students from both Hart and Elbert counties will join thousands of other youth on athletic fields across the nation on Wednesday, Oct. 30 to share their Christian faith with fellow students during the 16th annual national Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ (FCA, www.fca.org) Fields of Faith event.
From left to right are Ted Yeargin, Alicia Barnett and Melissa Holloway.

From left to right are Ted Yeargin, Alicia Barnett and Melissa Holloway.

Bowersville candidates vie for posts

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Post 1 Alicia Barnett, 34, Bowersville • Family: Wife and mother four boys, ages 3 to 15 years old • Career: Mother, volunteer, former town events coordinator • Why are you running? I would love to have the opportunity to represent you on the Bowersville Town Council.
Sunshot by Michael Hall — The Skelton House on Benson Street is shown. The city’s zoning commission recommended last week that the city council deny a rezoning request that would open the door for a theater and event space there.

Sunshot by Michael Hall — The Skelton House on Benson Street is shown. The city’s zoning commission recommended last week that the city council deny a rezoning request that would open the door for a theater and event space there.

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Committee balks at zoning request

Michael Hall
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Hartwell’s planning and zoning commission is recommending the city council deny a request to turn the Skelton House Bed and Breakfast on Benson Street into an event venue and theater. The commission voted 4-0, with commission member Duane Hall abstaining, on Sept.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Hart County Firefighter Teddy Gibson douses the flames of a fire that burned a vacant mobile home on Whippoorwill Trail on Sept. 25.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Hart County Firefighter Teddy Gibson douses the flames of a fire that burned a vacant mobile home on Whippoorwill Trail on Sept. 25.

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Fire danger rise as drought conditions worsen

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
A small fire pit quickly turned into a blazing house fire last Wednesday — highlighting the dangers of burning during drought-like conditions and leaving fires unattended. Around 2 p.m. last Wednesday,  Sept.
Sunshot by Michael Hall — Clyde, the giant African spurred tortoise that was missing since April, was found less than two miles from owner’s home in Dewy Rose recently.

Sunshot by Michael Hall — Clyde, the giant African spurred tortoise that was missing since April, was found less than two miles from owner’s home in Dewy Rose recently.

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Slow and steady: Giant tortoise found after months-long sojourn

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
“Houdini” is home. Or “Clyde”, if you’re the Ogle family. Or “Peanut” if you’re the previous owners. Regardless, back in April, the Ogles thought they might never see their beloved, massive tortoise ever again after he slipped out of their yard and into the wilderness.
The golf course at Cateechee is shown.

The golf course at Cateechee is shown.

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City to sell golf course to Cateechee

Michael Hall
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
The City of Hartwell is selling the golf course at Cateechee to the conference center and golf club’s current owners, a move that will allow private development on the property. The city’s recreation authority voted 4-1 at a meeting Thursday to enter into a purchase agreement that will sell the 356.