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Photo credit: Priscilla Du Preez

Photo credit: Priscilla Du Preez

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Chief on temporary medical leave

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Hartwell Police Chief Anthony Davis is temporarily out on medical leave with an indefinite return date. “He’s going to be back,” said Stan Sayer, assistant chief of police, who is acting chief in Davis’s absence. “He’s just having a medical leave right now. He’ll be back.
Floyd holds the gift alongside incoming superintendent Jennifer Carter. Floyd is in his final month as superintendent.

Floyd holds the gift alongside incoming superintendent Jennifer Carter. Floyd is in his final month as superintendent.

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Floyd receives parting gift from colleagues

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Retiring School Superintendent Jay Floyd was honored last night at a cookout hosted by his staff. He was given several gifts including this photo of the Victory Bell at Herndon Stadium. The framed photo was taken by local photographer Bill Powell.
Pictured L-R: Jason Ford, Tammy Hutcherson, DruAnn Williams, Nancy Hardigree, Melissa Rice and Diane Evans.

Pictured L-R: Jason Ford, Tammy Hutcherson, DruAnn Williams, Nancy Hardigree, Melissa Rice and Diane Evans.

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Pelican’s SnoBalls receives facade grant

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Pelican’s SnoBalls, located on Railroad Street, recently received a $1,000 facade grant from Hartwell Main Street. The grant is intended to encourage current and future businesses to renovate or continue to keep up the appearance of their buildings.
Photo credit: Frances Gunn

Photo credit: Frances Gunn

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Georgia Farm Bureau celebrates 85th anniversary

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Georgia Farm Bureau will be celebrating 85 years on Friday.  The organization was founded on June 17, 1937, by a group of farmers from seven northwest Georgia counties who gathered at the Bartow County courthouse. That first meeting was organized by Robert M.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
1938:  A county-wide library for Hart was assured when a committee made up of representatives from all  civic organizations, the city and county governments and the two boards of education met.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   June 7 •Jamal Clifford Davis, 28, of Queens, N.Y.
Houses along Alford Street in downtown Hartwell.

Houses along Alford Street in downtown Hartwell.

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Home buying ‘frenzy’ may be calming

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Hart County is part of a national trend indicating that the housing market could become a little more manageable for home buyers in the near future, according to real estate experts.
S Forest Street in downtown Hartwell.

S Forest Street in downtown Hartwell.

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Main Street receives 25th accreditation

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Hartwell Downtown Development Authority – Main Street Program has been designated as an Accredited Main Street Program for the 25th year.
Photo credit: Rajiv Bajaj

Photo credit: Rajiv Bajaj

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Historic heat wave hits Hart, region

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Hartwell area has dealt with extreme temperatures and droughts before, but it has been a while. According to National Weather Service archives, 2008 was the last time the area saw early-to-mid June temperatures reaching weekly averages consistently in the 90’s.