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Photo credit: Aidan Bartos

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Hart to host first joint First Responder Day

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
On Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., there will be a First Responder Family Fun Day to celebrate the efforts of the Hart County Sheriff Department, Hart City Police, EMS, Dispatch, Lifeflight and Hartwell City and Hart County Firefighters.
A large female Jorō spider waits alongside a smaller male companion on a thick web for her next unsuspecting meal.

A large female Jorō spider waits alongside a smaller male companion on a thick web for her next unsuspecting meal.

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Invasive Jorō spider possible friend to farmers

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Spiders are among the most important species of predators in the world. They help eat insects and other species that are a liability to property or people.
Jeff Brown, left, takes the oath of office on Aug. 10 alongside his grandfather Dale Banister, middle, and judge Jeffrey Malcom. Brown, who won the Republican primary for District 4 on the Hart County Board of Commissioners, was sworn in early following his predecessor’s resignation.

Jeff Brown, left, takes the oath of office on Aug. 10 alongside his grandfather Dale Banister, middle, and judge Jeffrey Malcom. Brown, who won the Republican primary for District 4 on the Hart County Board of Commissioners, was sworn in early following his predecessor’s resignation.

Judge swears in Brown early

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Jeff Brown was sworn into office as a Hart County commissioner on Wednesday, Aug. 10. The oath of office was given at 4 p.m. in the courtroom of the Hart County Courthouse, with judge Jeffery Malcom presiding.
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Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
1923: A column in The Hartwell Sun read: “From the very day the high school began its career in athletics there has been an added interest in school on the part of a number of boys and a greater number of townspeople.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Aug.
New Hart County Middle School band director Jeff Stewart.

New Hart County Middle School band director Jeff Stewart.

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Middle school welcomes new band director

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Hart County Middle School recently welcomed a new band director for the 2022-23 school year. Jeff Stewart comes to Hart County from Greene County Middle School, where he served as band director for the last six years.
Photo of last year's Pontoon Poker Run with Hart Humane Society dealing a poker hand with an excited participant.

Photo of last year's Pontoon Poker Run with Hart Humane Society dealing a poker hand with an excited participant.

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Humane Society Pontoon Poker Run set for Saturday

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Hart County Humane Society will be hosting the annual Pontoon Poker Run on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Big Water Marina to help raise support for rescued dogs. The Humane Society works passionately every day to end the euthanizing of adoptable shelter animals.
The Georgia Guidestones prior to their destruction.

The Georgia Guidestones prior to their destruction.

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Guidestones go to Elberton Granite Association

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The remnants of the Georgia Guidestones will have a new home as they were donated to the Elberton Granite Association (EGA) Museum after a vote from the Elbert County Board of Commissioners during Monday night’s meeting. The vote came after hesitancy from the board as they lagged to make a motion.
Photo credit: Chris Gallagher

Photo credit: Chris Gallagher

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Woman organizes fund for Kentucky flood victims

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Hart County Habitat for Humanity director Darlene Nixon has a birthday wish this year; help the people of Eastern Kentucky. Parts of Kentucky have been devastated by recent flooding in the region. Nearly 40 people have lost their lives, and thousands more have been displaced from their homes.