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The former Smith TV Repair and Sales building on Depot Street was built in the early twentieth-century, and will soon be Hartwell’s most recently refurbished building.

The former Smith TV Repair and Sales building on Depot Street was built in the early twentieth-century, and will soon be Hartwell’s most recently refurbished building.

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Depot Street building upgrades to feature storefronts, apartments

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Depot Street has been a focal point of Hartwell’s downtown development and revitalization for many years, and those revitalization efforts look to continue throughout 2023.
Photo by Lindsey Lamont

Photo by Lindsey Lamont

Sheriff’s Office warns public of phone scams

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Phone scams have been on the rise for several years, and the scammers themselves have evolved and created more convincing situations that trick Americans into doling out their hard earned money. Hart County is not immune to this ongoing issue.
Pictured from left to right is Lexie Wheless (Host), Matt Gibbs (Coach of the Year), Kiasia Montgomery (Team of the Year - Girls Basketball), Coleman Moore (Newcomer of the Year), Tahj Johnson (Freak of the Year), Paul Davis (Iron Athlete), Ty Bates Jr. (Moment of the Year - dunk at Elbert County), Dakota Phillips (Female Athlete of the Year), Laurel Griggs (Host), and Kylie Seawright (Host). Not pictured is Nori Moore (Male Athlete of the Year).

Pictured from left to right is Lexie Wheless (Host), Matt Gibbs (Coach of the Year), Kiasia Montgomery (Team of the Year - Girls Basketball), Coleman Moore (Newcomer of the Year), Tahj Johnson (Freak of the Year), Paul Davis (Iron Athlete), Ty Bates Jr. (Moment of the Year - dunk at Elbert County), Dakota Phillips (Female Athlete of the Year), Laurel Griggs (Host), and Kylie Seawright (Host). Not pictured is Nori Moore (Male Athlete of the Year).

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Bulldog Sports Insider awards student athletes

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The Bulldog Sports Insider, BSI, hosted their second annual BSI Awards in the Hart County High School Fine Arts Center on May 17. So what is BSI exactly? “BSI is a student-led, sports-based production,” said BSI host Laurel Griggs.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   May 16   Casey Mason, 44, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with probation violation - theft by taking, expired registration revalidation decal, failure to drive within a single lane, improper tag display, and no insurance.
Photo by Joshua Hoehne

Photo by Joshua Hoehne

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Hart County High School to host graduation ceremony Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Hart County High School (HCHS) will be hosting a commencement ceremony on Friday, May 26 at 8:00 p.m. in Herndon Stadium. Senior Class President, Valasha Carter, will welcome those in attendance after all the graduates have made their way to their seats on the field.
The Hart County Property Owners Association recently held their May meeting. Pictured left to right are Mike Buckel and Tim Gray.

The Hart County Property Owners Association recently held their May meeting. Pictured left to right are Mike Buckel and Tim Gray.

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Property owners talk electric, power sources

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Hart County Property Owners Association May meeting began with another fun social hour with refreshments sponsored by J & T Landscape Supplies. The owners are Jake and Tim Gray. The featured topic was electric vehicles, accessibility   of raw materials, and future power sources.
The Hart County High School Chamber Chorus, under the direction of Josh Bryan, presented a spring concert in the sanctuary of Hartwell First United Methodist Church.

The Hart County High School Chamber Chorus, under the direction of Josh Bryan, presented a spring concert in the sanctuary of Hartwell First United Methodist Church.

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High school chamber choir performs ‘Peace of Wild Things’

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Music filled the air once again over the weekend in the sanctuary of the Hartwell First United Methodist Church. Members of the Hart County High School (HCHS) Chamber Chorus provided a full spring concert for those in attendance entitled, ‘The Peace of Wild Things’.
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Photo by Element 5 Digital

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Commissioners to discuss SPLOST VI during June 20 meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The Hart County Board of Commissioners (BOC) will meet again on Tuesday, June 20 with the Hart County Water Authority and The City of Hartwell to discuss SPLOST VI (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax). This was announced during the BOC’s regular meeting on Tuesday, May 23.
The 16th Annual Cars and Guitars Festival in Downtown Hartwell on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The 16th Annual Cars and Guitars Festival in Downtown Hartwell on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

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Memorial Day weekend filled with local events

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Downtown Hartwell and citizens throughout Hart County are gearing up for what is to be an eventful, and busy, Memorial Day Weekend. The unofficial start to the summer season is once again upon us, and locals have a lot to look forward to this weekend.