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Joyce Kilpatrick (right) presents Hartwell resident Sam Simpson (left) with a Navy officer ceremonial sword that originally belonged to his late grandfather. Kilpatrick bought the sword at an auction before doing some investigating and returning it to its family.

Joyce Kilpatrick (right) presents Hartwell resident Sam Simpson (left) with a Navy officer ceremonial sword that originally belonged to his late grandfather. Kilpatrick bought the sword at an auction before doing some investigating and returning it to its family.

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Woman buys Naval officer sword at auction, returns it to grandson of original owner

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
When Hartwell resident Joyce Kilpatrick bought a Navy officer ceremonial sword in June 2022 as a gift for her Navy-retired son, she knew it was a meaningful purchase but she could have had no idea how meaningful.
Photo credit: Alexander Grey

Photo credit: Alexander Grey

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County receives settlement from national opioid case

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Hart County Board of Commissioners received $83,864.58 through the Janssen Settlement Agreement; a national litigation case accusing major pharmaceutical companies and drug distributors of prescribing opioids with and without the intent of addicting/poisoning its users.
The Hart County High School Mat Dogs finished second at the region duals hosted at Oconee County High School on Saturday, Jan. 7 and will advance to sectionals at Long County on Saturday, Jan 14.

The Hart County High School Mat Dogs finished second at the region duals hosted at Oconee County High School on Saturday, Jan. 7 and will advance to sectionals at Long County on Saturday, Jan 14.

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Mat Dogs take second while advancing to sectionals

News Staff
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
The Hart County Mat Dogs took home second place in the region duals on Saturday, Jan. 7 at Oconee County and will advance to the sectionals on Saturday, Jan. 14 in Long County. The Mat Dogs went in as the number two seed team out of five teams competing.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
1940: Heaton’s Store in the Liberty Hill area, which was owned by Messer Toombs and Rufus Heaton, was totally destroyed by a fire. The building and all of its contents were lost in the blaze, which totaled $1,500. The total amount would be approximately $31,929 in 2023 currency.
Photo credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

Photo credit: Sasun Bughdaryan

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Report from the 2023 General Assembly

News Staff
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
The second week of January, every year, is a big week for your Georgia General Assembly.  The first week of session is generally organizational, spent electing leadership, and taking care of general housekeeping.
Photo credit: Jan Tinneberg

Photo credit: Jan Tinneberg

Thank you and farewell

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Next week’s issue of The Hartwell Sun will be the last in which my name is listed as publisher/editor. My wife and I have decided to return closer to home, a little south of Raleigh, North Carolina, for personal reasons.
Hart County Board of Education chair Kim Pierce.

Hart County Board of Education chair Kim Pierce.

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Board of Ed. keeps leadership status quo

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
On Monday, Jan 10, the Hart County Board of Education held its first meeting for the second half of the school year to appoint the board’s chair and vice-chair.
Hart County deputy Lamar Spears (left) and Sgt. Kane Beard (right) are awarded plaques from sheriff Mike Cleveland for their roles in the arrest of Andrew Nicholas Berry, who is accused of killing his girlfriend on Dec. 31.

Hart County deputy Lamar Spears (left) and Sgt. Kane Beard (right) are awarded plaques from sheriff Mike Cleveland for their roles in the arrest of Andrew Nicholas Berry, who is accused of killing his girlfriend on Dec. 31.

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Deputies recognized for roles in arrest

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland awarded two deputies with plaques Monday morning for their role in apprehending an at-large alleged killer. Sgt. Kane Beard and deputy Lamar Spears brought Andrew Nicholas Berry, 34, of Bowman, into custody Dec.
Kyle Whalen and Mike Powell celebrate a world championship in window tinting in Florida on Jan. 8.

Kyle Whalen and Mike Powell celebrate a world championship in window tinting in Florida on Jan. 8.

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Local window tinter wins world championship

News Staff
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Kyle Whalen, 33, and Mike Powell are world champions. It’s not for their athletic capabilities like the recently crowned Georgia Bulldogs, but for their craftsmanship in window tinting. The battle to see who the best window tinter in the world commenced on Jan.
Photo credit: Element5 Digital

Photo credit: Element5 Digital

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Absentee ballot applications open for special election; voting schedule set

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
The Hart County Board of Elections is now accepting absentee applications for the March 21, 2023 Special Election, which will ask Hart County residents to continue the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) in order to help fund various school improvements throughout the county.