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Boating accident results in death of 17-year-old

News Staff

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

On Sunday, May 22 the Hart County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources responded to an accident on Lake Hartwell involving two boats. The crash resulted in the death of Eric Beasley, 17 of Canton, Georgia.

A recent look at the Hartwell sewer plant, which is now scheduled to received a major overhaul.

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City council approves massive sewer plant improvement plan

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

The city of Hartwell has approved the spending of $15,651,500 to make improvements to the city’s sewer plant.

Ricky Carter

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Commissioner, son indicted on charges related to beating

Josh Brannen

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Hart County commissioner Ricky Carter and his son Jake Carter were indicted Monday on charges related to their alleged roles in the violent beating of Ricky’s brother-in-law Jack Williford on March 19.

Norwood, seen above, attending his hearing virtually.

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Superior Court denies bail for Norwood: Prosecutor details case against man charged with double homicide

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Chief Judge Jeffery Malcom denied bond Monday for Morris Maurice Norwood, the man arrested for the May 8 murder of Jerece Teasley and Alexius Spencer in Hartwell. More details emerged in the case against Norwood during the bond hearing.

Aliza Hart signs to Presbyterian College for volleyball.

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Bulldogs sign college scholarships for sports, ROTC

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Eleven Hart County High School seniors signed to compete at the college level at the spring signing day. On Wednesday, May 11, student-athletes in nine different sports signed to receive scholarships to play at 10 different colleges throughout the southeast. “It’s not an accident.

Sammy Bowers and his first place-finishing 1961 Chevy Impala.

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Bowersville holds Masonic Lodge car show

Josh Brannen

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

The Bowersville Masonic Lodge #59 put on a classic car show Saturday in the heart of Bowersville. Pictured left is

Volunteers help plant at the Railroad Street Park last week.

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TORCH completes first planting project at Railroad Street Park

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Volunteers have added some green to the once run-down area behind Depot Street now know as the Railroad Street Park.

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#Throwback Thursday

News Staff

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

1927: Hartwell and Hart County schools enjoyed their best scholastic year during 1926-27, with “more efficient work done and a better spirit having existed in every school community than ever before in the recollection of our people,” according to The Hartwell Sun.

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The Blotter

News Staff

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: May 10 •Takenya Teshekey Bess, 29, of Royston, was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated assault, battery, three counts of first degree cruelty to children and possession of a firearm during the commission of a...

Hart County High School Chamber Chorus

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Chamber Chorus holds spring concert

Dan Hunt

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

The Hart County High School Chamber Chorus presented a concert on Sunday, May 12 in the sanctuary of the Hartwell First United Methodist Chuch (HFUMC).