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State superintendent talks school safety at meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Georgia’s State School Superintendent, Richard Woods, addressed a meeting of the Hart County Republican Party on Saturday, July 16. Woods will be running for a third term in November, and he took this opportunity to discuss future initiatives within the Georgia education system.
Chase Oliver at a meet and greet in Hartwell on July 19.

Chase Oliver at a meet and greet in Hartwell on July 19.

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Libertarian makes U.S. Senatorial pitch

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
On Tuesday night, July 17,  Libertarian Party candidate for The United States Senate Chase Oliver campaigned with a group of his supporters in Hartwell.
Photo credit: Fabien Barral

Photo credit: Fabien Barral

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Historic Preservation Commission finalizes guidelines for city buildings

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The Hartwell Historic Preservation Commission (HPC), the seven-member board appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Hartwell City Council, recently announced the publication of the most current policies and regulations regarding historic preservation in the city’s key historic districts.
Hart County Band Director Alan Tolbert helps the Bulldog Band set drill from his tower in the high school parking lot. The show has been going on rather quickly this year, according to band leadership.

Hart County Band Director Alan Tolbert helps the Bulldog Band set drill from his tower in the high school parking lot. The show has been going on rather quickly this year, according to band leadership.

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Band camp underway; program reveal awaits

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Strike up the band once again! The Hart County High School Bulldog Marching Band will host a ‘Sneak-A-Peak’ on Friday afternoon in Herndon Stadium at Hart County High School. The band will step off at 4:45 p.m. to present its halftime show for 2022.
Pictured above is a Facebook photo posted July 10 by Kelli Schell. Kelli is alongside Charly at Basin Lakes Trail in Montana.

Pictured above is a Facebook photo posted July 10 by Kelli Schell. Kelli is alongside Charly at Basin Lakes Trail in Montana.

Cateechee owners' passing leaves 'void' in Hartwell

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Cateechee Golf Club owners Charles (Charly) and Kelli Schell died in a plane crash near Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming on July 14, according to friends and family.
An agent from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation surveys the scene at the Georgia Guidestones early Wednesday morning after an explosion damaged the monument, leaving one of the slabs in a pile of rubble. (Photo by Rose Scoggins)

An agent from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation surveys the scene at the Georgia Guidestones early Wednesday morning after an explosion damaged the monument, leaving one of the slabs in a pile of rubble. (Photo by Rose Scoggins)

The Elberton Star releases The Georgia Guidestones special edition

News Staff
Friday, July 8, 2022
The Elberton Star has released a special edition surrounding the recent bombing and demolition of the Georgia Guidestones. The edition includes a history of the monument, historical and submitted photos as well as other news stories and community reactions.
Residents turned out to help install plants in a new garden, part of a downtown streetscape in Hartwell, designed by UGA engineering students.

Residents turned out to help install plants in a new garden, part of a downtown streetscape in Hartwell, designed by UGA engineering students.

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Student-designed park inspired by area’s history

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Editor’s Note: The following article was published in the University of Georgia’s magazine, UGA Today. When Hartwell residents turned out in May to install plants at the site of a new downtown park, University of Georgia alumna Elizabeth Crimmins was right there alongside them in the dirt.
Royston Police Officer Rodney Pilgrim (right) suffered a stroke on May 27.

Royston Police Officer Rodney Pilgrim (right) suffered a stroke on May 27.

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GoFundMe created for Royton police officer

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
On May 27, Royston Police Officer, Rodney Pilgrim, suffered a stroke as a result of high blood pressure. “He is needing time to heal,” Kayla Williams, organizer of a fundraiser for Pilgrim said. “He is slowly waking up and following some commands and trying to talk.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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#Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
1912: Again the “auto fever” had its grip on some of Hartwell’s citizens. “It looked like no one was going to invest in one of the ‘honk wagons’ any time soon,” The Hartwell Sun reported. “An agent from Anderson, S.C. brought a machine over here and started things going again.