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Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Oct. 4 •Rolyntra Allen, 26, of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with probation violation, open container in vehicle and DUI. •David Oswald, 66, of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with battery.
Photo credit: National Cancer Institute

Photo credit: National Cancer Institute

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Superbugs are in Georgia; here’s how to combat them

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
As an infectious disease doctor at Emory University, the COVID-19 pandemic has commanded much of my attention the past two years. But that doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten about the threat that is rapidly becoming the next global health crisis: superbugs.
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Photo credit: Adrianna Geo

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Art on the Town to begin Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Hartwell Main Street is hosting a new event this weekend, “Art on the Town,” a two-day celebration of the Arts in Hartwell, Georgia.
JohnieSue Thurman, founder of The Haven Zoo in Hart County near Lavonia, with the zoo’s two recently-rescued eight-month old lemurs.

JohnieSue Thurman, founder of The Haven Zoo in Hart County near Lavonia, with the zoo’s two recently-rescued eight-month old lemurs.

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The Haven Zoo rescues pair of lemurs

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Recently, an exotic and farm rescue located in Hart County, GA took in two baby lemurs that were seized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It also rescued another male baby lemur.
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.