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Hart County 7U running back Tristan Gray throws a stiff arm with defender Emmett Wise bearing down.

Hart County 7U running back Tristan Gray throws a stiff arm with defender Emmett Wise bearing down.

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Starting them young: Rec teams compete at Herndon Stadium

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
The Hart County recreation football and cheerleading teams continued their seasons home at Herndon Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 8. Teams in leagues ranging from 7-under to 11-under were all in action, as youngsters got a taste of future glory in their hometown stadium.
The scene at WillaDean’s about an hour after it initially went up in flames on Tuesday, Oct. 4.

The scene at WillaDean’s about an hour after it initially went up in flames on Tuesday, Oct. 4.

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Fire chief: Blaze at WillaDean’s likely accidental

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Hartwell Fire Chief Alan Daniel said Tuesday that he believes “it’s safe to say” last week’s fire which burned down the majority of WillaDean’s Tavern along Reed Creek Highway did not involve foul play. “We’re just looking at accidental causes right now,” Daniel said.
Hartwell City Hall

Hartwell City Hall

City budgets 7 percent raises for all employees

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Hartwell City Council’s 2023 budget includes a 7 percent “cost of living” raise for all city employees and a “payment plan” for the new sewer. The total fiscal year 2023 budget for the city of Hartwell is $6.1 million – an $11,000 increase from 2022’s budget, which was $6,089,685.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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#Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
1956: A massive wildfire destroyed 25 acres of forest in Hart County between Hartwell and Lavonia. Ranger Harold Payne discovered a burnt cigarette where the blaze had originated and claimed that it was what started the inferno.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Sept. 27 •Gregory Eaves, 31, of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with interference with government property (broke door window), possession and use of drug related objects and possession of methamphetamine.
Pictured left to right are Phobe Cain York, Morgan Johnson, Emma Shift, Paige Wilson, Easton Saylors, Lukas Smith, Grace Wilson and Jacob Smith (coach and Hart County 4-H Program Assistant).

Pictured left to right are Phobe Cain York, Morgan Johnson, Emma Shift, Paige Wilson, Easton Saylors, Lukas Smith, Grace Wilson and Jacob Smith (coach and Hart County 4-H Program Assistant).

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Hart County 4-H’ers win first place

News Staff
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Staff reports   Seven middle and elementary school 4-H’ers from Hart County participated in the Northeast District 4-H Forestry Field Day competition at Wahsega 4-H Center in Dahlonega, Georgia on September 7.
Photo credit: Olga Guryanova

Photo credit: Olga Guryanova

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Man loses arm in workplace incident

News Staff
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
A man working at Fenner Dunlop Americas Inc. lost his arm while on the job Monday, Hart County EMS director Terrell Partain confirmed. “He got his arm caught in some kind of machinery,” Partain said.