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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   June 13   Trinity Cody, 20, of Lavonia was arrested and charged with probation violation - DUI. Zachary Koehn, 23, of Carnesville was arrested and charged with probation violation - child molestation.
The Hart County Charter System is sending the ‘Bulldog Bite’ around to various locations in Hart County throughout the summer to make sure kids do not go hungry.

The Hart County Charter System is sending the ‘Bulldog Bite’ around to various locations in Hart County throughout the summer to make sure kids do not go hungry.

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Hart County Charter System offering summer feeding program

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The Hart County Charter System (HCCS) is taking steps to make sure kids do not go hungry during summer break. “The HCCS summer feeding program is providing meals free-of-charge to any children ages 18 and under,” said  Community Relations Director Grayson Williams.
Three boats gathered around the location of where the body of 44 year-old Constantin Pascal was found late Saturday evening.

Three boats gathered around the location of where the body of 44 year-old Constantin Pascal was found late Saturday evening.

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Lake Hartwell claims victim ahead of Father’s Day Weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) recovered the body of a Gwinnett County man near a boat ramp at Paynes Creek Campground on June 17. Constantin Pascal, 44, of Lawrenceville was pulled from 40 feet of water, according to Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland.
Erin Isbell, of Hartwell, was crowned Miss Lake Hartwell during the Miss Lake Hartwell pageant Saturday, June 17 in the Lonnie Burns Fine Arts Center at Hart County High School. Isbell was one of 79 contestants for the pageant that was first started in 1971.

Erin Isbell, of Hartwell, was crowned Miss Lake Hartwell during the Miss Lake Hartwell pageant Saturday, June 17 in the Lonnie Burns Fine Arts Center at Hart County High School. Isbell was one of 79 contestants for the pageant that was first started in 1971.

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Miss Lake Hartwell pageant returns to stage

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The return of an al­most  forgotten tradition in Hart County has led to the crowning of a new Miss Lake Hartwell. Erin Isbell, 20, of Hart­well, was given the  high honor on Saturday, June 17 in the theater of the Lonnie Burns Fine  Arts Center at Hart County High School.
April Garner and Pat Harper are just two members of the Hartwell Service League who have been hard at work preparing a new mural that will be displayed during this year’s Pre-4th Festival.

April Garner and Pat Harper are just two members of the Hartwell Service League who have been hard at work preparing a new mural that will be displayed during this year’s Pre-4th Festival.

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Independence Day celebrations have early start

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Hart County will get its annual jump on Independence Day celebrations with the 46th Annual Pre-4th Festival set to be held on Saturday. For 46 years, the Hartwell Service League has hosted an event that can only be described as an all-out extravaganza.
Hart County Commission Chairman Marshall Sayer spoke to the Hart County Property Owners Association Monday night. Sayer brought up the topic of a transportation special purpose local option sales tax that would help pave county roads.

Hart County Commission Chairman Marshall Sayer spoke to the Hart County Property Owners Association Monday night. Sayer brought up the topic of a transportation special purpose local option sales tax that would help pave county roads.

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Sayer opens TSPLOST conversation at property owners’ meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
On Monday, property owners in Hart County gathered at the Hart County Library for the monthly Property Owners Association meeting. County commissioner Marshall Sayer was invited to speak about what’s currently happening in the county.
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:      June 6 •Johndravis Alexander, 36, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with probation violation. •Mikendricus Campbell, 19, of Bowersville was arrested and charged with probation violation - aggravated assault.
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.