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All ballots must be mailed in and the last day to receive ballots is Tuesday, July 19.

All ballots must be mailed in and the last day to receive ballots is Tuesday, July 19.

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Camp, Leard face off for Hart EMC board spot

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Two candidates from Hart County are vying for the open position on the Hart Electric Membership Corporation Board of Directors. Both candidates, Bill Leard and Chris Camp, have a history with Hart EMC.
Sgt. 1st Class Richard Camran Fleming, pictured above, is the new commander of Georgia State Patrol Hartwell Post 52 in Lavonia.

Sgt. 1st Class Richard Camran Fleming, pictured above, is the new commander of Georgia State Patrol Hartwell Post 52 in Lavonia.

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Georgia State Patrol Post 52 introduces new commander

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Lavonia — A familiar face has taken command of Georgia State Patrol Hartwell Post 52. Sgt. 1st Class Richard Camran Fleming, who was one of the troopers who opened the post in 2015, was promoted to commander June 16. “It’s an achievement,” Fleming said.
A Monday collision at the corner of S. Jackson and W. Gibson Streets, pictured above, resulted in no serious injuries according to officials.

A Monday collision at the corner of S. Jackson and W. Gibson Streets, pictured above, resulted in no serious injuries according to officials.

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Monday wreck among 3 at intersection this year

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
On Monday, June 28 there was a two-car collision at the intersection of S. Jackson and W. Gibson Streets, just short of the Coin Laundry on the corner. No serious injuries were reported.
Fireworks light up the night sky around Lake Hartwell after hours on Saturday, June 25.

Fireworks light up the night sky around Lake Hartwell after hours on Saturday, June 25.

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Hartwell celebrates Pre-Fourth

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The annual Pre-Fourth Extravaganza took place in Hartwell on Saturday, arguably the most notable festival weekend each year. A record amount of more than 160 vendor booths attended the parade and market portion and a similarly large crowd made its way to Hartwell for the festivities.
Georgia State Patrol blocks the entrance of Ritz near Lavonia, June 20, after the facility received shooting threats.

Georgia State Patrol blocks the entrance of Ritz near Lavonia, June 20, after the facility received shooting threats.

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‘Person of interest’ under investigation for shooting threats

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Update 1:00 p.m. June 29, 2022 Law enforcement identified a person of interest last week related to shooting threats texted to Ritz Instrument Transformers employees on June 20 and June 22.
The plot of land purchased by the Hart County Board of Education, pictured above, is on 67.82 acres along Bowman Highway.

The plot of land purchased by the Hart County Board of Education, pictured above, is on 67.82 acres along Bowman Highway.

Charter System buys 67-acre plot for ‘future growth’

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The Hart County Charter System is purchasing 67.82 acres on Bowman Highway for “future growth,” according to superintendent Jay Floyd. In a called meeting on June 27, the Hart County Board of Education approved entering into contract between G.F. Parker Inc.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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#Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
1978: One of the earliest mentions of the Pre-Fourth Extravaganza was featured on the front page of The Hartwell Sun. “The events, billed as the Fourth Extravaganza will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   June 14 •Austin Bryce Isom, 26, of Canon, was arrested and charged with crossing guard lines with drugs, DUI, driving without headlights when required, driving with suspended or revoked license, possession of methamphetamines...
Pictured L-R: Jessica Seawright, Hart County Education Foundation president, Barbara Cronic, Synovus representative and Bobbie Busha, Hart County Education Foundation executive director.

Pictured L-R: Jessica Seawright, Hart County Education Foundation president, Barbara Cronic, Synovus representative and Bobbie Busha, Hart County Education Foundation executive director.

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Synovus donates to REACH scholarship fund

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The Hart County Education Foundation accepted a $1,000 donation last week from Synovus of Hartwell to benefit the REACH Hart scholarship.