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Pictured from left to right are, back row, Ethan Ho, Jonathan McClain, Ivan Martin, Louiesa Gibbs, middle row, Advisor Ms. Vicky Carter, Terriah Bush, Zion Lackey, Bella Chapman, Anna Hunt, Georgia Tucker, Savana Kotal, Sawyer Boyd, Advisor Erica Robertson and, front row, Arionya Gude.

Pictured from left to right are, back row, Ethan Ho, Jonathan McClain, Ivan Martin, Louiesa Gibbs, middle row, Advisor Ms. Vicky Carter, Terriah Bush, Zion Lackey, Bella Chapman, Anna Hunt, Georgia Tucker, Savana Kotal, Sawyer Boyd, Advisor Erica Robertson and, front row, Arionya Gude.

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SkillsUSA takes home state titles

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
The Hart County High School SkillsUSA team brought home two state championships and four medals in total from the State Conference over the weekend. The State Leadership and Skills Conference was in-person this year and featured 147 schools competing with 2,198 registered attendees.
Kate Kirby, Brigid Richardson, Marylynn Johnson prepare plates for drive-through customers.

Kate Kirby, Brigid Richardson, Marylynn Johnson prepare plates for drive-through customers.

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Imagination Library holds annual Low Country Boil

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
A collection of volunteers in Hartwell chipped in to raise money for the Hart County Imagination Library on Feb. 25 by hosting the annual Low Country Boil at the agriscience center.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Feb. 22 •Roberius M Thorton, 39, of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing and felony theft by taking.
Photo credit: Tingey Injury Law Firm

Photo credit: Tingey Injury Law Firm

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Indictments

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
•Tyler Patrick Chastain, one count aggravated assault; and one count possession of a knife during commission of a felony.
Photo credit: Joshua Peacock

Photo credit: Joshua Peacock

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Baseball will go on with or without MLB

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
As a lifetime baseball fan, I can’t even begin to express my disappointment in the owners’ and players’ inability to reach a labor agreement by the set lockout date of March 1.
Photo credit: Kelly Sikkema

Photo credit: Kelly Sikkema

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Residents report swollen winter power bill costs

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
By Drew Dotson Staff writer   Several Hart County residents took to Facebook to complain about abnormally high  electric bills for the month of January. Some people said via Facebook their bills doubled what they normally expect. “I do know some components of our billing have gone up.
Jean and Albert Maxwell cut the cake together on Saturday in celebration of their 75th anniversary.

Jean and Albert Maxwell cut the cake together on Saturday in celebration of their 75th anniversary.

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Couple celebrates 75th anniversary

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
On Saturday, Feb. 26, Albert (94), and Jean (89), Maxwell of Hart County celebrated a rare milestone in their relationship – 75 years of matrimony.
Jodi Simmons braves the chilly Lake Hartwell water for the first time on Saturday.

Jodi Simmons braves the chilly Lake Hartwell water for the first time on Saturday.

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Polar Bear Plungers benefit Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Brave souls lined up to jump into a frigid Lake Hartwell to raise money for the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence on Saturday, Feb. 26. Participants were encouraged to dress up for a costume contest as they took the annual Polar Bear Plunge.