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Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Nov. 29 •Santos Perez-Bartolon, 47, of Hartwell was charged and arrested for possession of a firearm during commission of a crime. Dec.
Photo credit: Ritz Instrument Transformers

Photo credit: Ritz Instrument Transformers

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Ritz Instrument Transformers announces manufacturing expansion

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Ritz Instrument Transformers, Inc., which has a location at the Lavonia-area industrial park in Hart County, announced last week that it will be expanding its instrument transformer manufacturing capacity in the United States.
Pictured is the wooded plot of land adjacent to the Hart Co. Health Dept., the site of a planned 33-home residential development along North Forest Avenue.

Pictured is the wooded plot of land adjacent to the Hart Co. Health Dept., the site of a planned 33-home residential development along North Forest Avenue.

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City approves rezoning of planned North Forest development

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
On Monday, Nov. 5, the Hartwell City Council approved the rezoning of a 16-acre parcel of land on North Forest Avenue, paving the way for more residential homes within city limits.
Pictured, from left to right, are Ash Mangham (CEFGA), Mike Carey (Athens Technical College/Hart College and Career Academy Instructor), Johnny Barrientos Valle, Dr. Barara Wall (Deputy Superintendent for Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education at the Georgia Department of Education), and Zach Fields (CEFGA).

Pictured, from left to right, are Ash Mangham (CEFGA), Mike Carey (Athens Technical College/Hart College and Career Academy Instructor), Johnny Barrientos Valle, Dr. Barara Wall (Deputy Superintendent for Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education at the Georgia Department of Education), and Zach Fields (CEFGA).

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HCHS grad earns statewide construction award

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Hart County High School graduate Johnny Barrientos Valle recently earned statewide recognition as he was named a Construction Ready Graduate of the Year by the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA). Valle is currently a lineman in Georgia Power’s apprenticeship program.
The Hartwell Christmas Parade pictured last year in 2021, is set to being this year at 4:00 p.m. this year.

The Hartwell Christmas Parade pictured last year in 2021, is set to being this year at 4:00 p.m. this year.

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Holiday season in full swing with Christmas parade set for Sunday

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
This coming Sunday, Dec. 11, the annual Hartwell Christmas parade returns and at the center of the parade is the big man himself – Santa Claus. The parade will start at Hart County High School and begin at 4 p.m.
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Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
1981: A car crashed into the Maryland Fried Chicken Restaurant on Carolina Street. Police estimated the damages to cost $5,000-$7,000. The car was parked on the east side of the building and then was driven in reverse through the window and part of the building.
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News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Nov. 21 •Anthony Marsingill, 26, of Athens was arrested and charged with probation violation DUI and suspended license. •Amy McDowell, 42, of Elberton was arrested and charged with DUI and an open container in a vehicle. Nov.
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Photo credit: Dillon Kydd

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BOC focuses on residential growth in comprehensive plan

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
On Nov. 22, the Hart County Board of Commissioners looked to strengthen Hart County’s ability to maintain “its rural heritage” through the Hart County 2022 comprehensive plan in a work session, taking aim at stemming residential growth as the main focus.
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Photo credit: Svetozar Cenisev

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Festival of Lights to begin Saturday

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The new Festival of Lights event is coming to Hartwell this weekend on Dec. 3 at Railroad Street Park where a splendor of lights will deck the halls for all to enjoy this Christmas season.