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Main Street has installed three Dog Waste Stations in Downtown Hartwell, with plans to add three more.

Main Street has installed three Dog Waste Stations in Downtown Hartwell, with plans to add three more.

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Main Street tackles litter on city streets

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
‘Breathe Easy’ signs have been installed at various locations throughout Downtown Hartwell in an effort to discourage individuals from discarding their cigarette butts on city sidewalks.
Mother-daughter duo Darlene Nixon (left) and Brooke Dutton (right) stand out front of their new business, Allafair’s, on North Forest Avenue.

Mother-daughter duo Darlene Nixon (left) and Brooke Dutton (right) stand out front of their new business, Allafair’s, on North Forest Avenue.

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New ‘Tea Room’ a place to sit, shop and dream

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Downtown Hartwell has seen dramatic growth in new businesses in the last few years, and that trend will continue when Darlene Nixon and her daughter Brooke Dutton officially open the doors to their new store, Allafair’s Tea Room, Books, and Boutique.
Pictured from L-R: DJ Dougherty, secretary; Sandra Mariacher, president/vice president; and Deb Caudle, treasurer.

Pictured from L-R: DJ Dougherty, secretary; Sandra Mariacher, president/vice president; and Deb Caudle, treasurer.

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Hart County AARP celebrates 50 years

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Hart County AARP Chapter 2006 was established in 1973 by a group of Hartwell citizens who wanted to give back to their community, and  they recently celebrated 50 years. This is the oldest chapter in the state of Georgia, and the only chapter left in Northeast Georgia.
The Hart County Charter System is planning to break ground on a new athletic building, which will be located at Hart County Middle School.

The Hart County Charter System is planning to break ground on a new athletic building, which will be located at Hart County Middle School.

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ESPLOST dollars going to work

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Construction on a new Multi-Purpose Athletic Building for the Hart County Charter System (HCCS) is expected to begin by the end of the year, providing several Hart County sports with a much needed home.
Above Yolanda Feaster has just received a new family Bible during the dedication ceremony in her new home.

Above Yolanda Feaster has just received a new family Bible during the dedication ceremony in her new home.

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Another Habitat build finished, two more to go

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Hart County Habitat for Humanity recently unveiled ‘Habitat House 21’ to Yolanda Feaster in a ceremony at the home on Savannah Street. In addition to the unveiling, recipients of ‘Habitat Houses 22 and 23’ were also revealed to the crowd in attendance.
Photo by Blake Wheeler

Photo by Blake Wheeler

Commissioners deny annexation request

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) voted to take no action on petitions filed by two property owners petitioning to de-annex from the town limits of Bowersville.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   May 29   Jeremy Rowland, 41, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with financial transaction card fraud. Shameka Cooper, 39, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with DUI and speeding.
The Hartwell City Council moved to re-zone the old Bell’s Shopping Center, now home to Ace Hardware, from heavy industry (M-2) to general business (B-2). The council approved this with the condition that any future development on the property will be placed, at least, 50 feet back from Athens Street.

The Hartwell City Council moved to re-zone the old Bell’s Shopping Center, now home to Ace Hardware, from heavy industry (M-2) to general business (B-2). The council approved this with the condition that any future development on the property will be placed, at least, 50 feet back from Athens Street.

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Former Bell’s Shopping Center starts ‘first of many rezones’

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The old Bell’s Shopping Center located at the corner of Athens and Howell Streets was approved for re-zoning by the Hartwell City Council. This move came during the City Council’s regular June meeting on June 5, where Mayor Brandon Johnson said, “this is just one of the first of many re-zones.
Photo by Alexander Grey

Photo by Alexander Grey

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City approves paying off 15-year-old loan for utility upgrades

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The City of Hartwell could soon be able to host a mortgage burning party, in a manner of speaking. City Manager Jon Herschell asked the Hartwell City Council to retire an old debt during their meeting on June 5 in City Hall. “This loan was lumped in with a lot of different things,” Herschell said.
Secondary roads in Hart County have taken a beating from motorists and truck drivers disregarding the detour set up by the Georgia Department of Transportation as workers finish up repairs on a Royston Highway bridge.

Secondary roads in Hart County have taken a beating from motorists and truck drivers disregarding the detour set up by the Georgia Department of Transportation as workers finish up repairs on a Royston Highway bridge.

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Bridge construction causing wear on county roads

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Bridge construction on Royston Highway, over Beaverdam Creek, is continuing to cause headaches for travelers between Hart and Franklin Counties.