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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.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

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.
Photo credit: Dillon Kydd

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.
Photo credit: Svetozar Cenisev

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.
The McGee Home, pictured above at 77 Cedar Lane in Hartwell, is one of six unique properties featured on the Dec. 10 Christmas Tour of Homes sponsored by the Hartwell Service League. The tour offers spectators a look at some of the area’s iconic homes, provides a lesson in Hartwell’s architectural history and raises money for children’s literacy in Hart County.

The McGee Home, pictured above at 77 Cedar Lane in Hartwell, is one of six unique properties featured on the Dec. 10 Christmas Tour of Homes sponsored by the Hartwell Service League. The tour offers spectators a look at some of the area’s iconic homes, provides a lesson in Hartwell’s architectural history and raises money for children’s literacy in Hart County.

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Christmas Tour of Homes returns Dec. 10

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Hartwell Service League’s Christmas Tour of Homes is back this year. Six beautifully decorated homes will be featured on the tour date of Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A small portion of the planned subdivision between Liberty Hill and Fairview Roads in Hartwell.

A small portion of the planned subdivision between Liberty Hill and Fairview Roads in Hartwell.

Planning commission recommends subdivision annexation

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Hartwell’s planning and zoning commission voted Tuesday to recommend to the city council the annexation of the 274-acre parcel at the site of a proposed subdivision between Liberty Hill and Fairview Roads in Hartwell.